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5.3/10   2,457 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Gail Parent (written by) &
Michael Walsh (written by)
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Release Date:
8 March 2002 (USA) more
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Too Cool For The Rules! more
Plot:
As the clumsiest, most clueless cadet to enter George Washington Military Academy, Kelly seems to be fighting an uphill battle to fit in... more | add synopsis
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Hilary Duff ... Kelly

Christy Carlson Romano ... Jennifer (as Christy Romano)

Gary Cole ... Sir

Shawn Ashmore ... Brad

Aimee Garcia ... Gloria

Linda Kash ... Samantha
Nigel Hamer ... Adam

Sarah Gadon ... Amanda

Andrea Lewis ... Carla
Joe Matheson ... General Archer
Beverlee Buzon ... Grace
Dalene Irvine ... Marie
Avery Saltzman ... Kevin
Christopher Tai ... Sr. Cadet Officer
Josh Wittig ... Cadet Bugler
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Runtime:
101 min
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This was the very first Disney Channel Original Movie to air on The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC in the United States and CBC in Canada. The second DCOM to air on ABC and CBC was Camp Rock (2008) (TV). more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: When at Kelly's trial, Carla says "It's just paint", when you can tell she says something else. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Kelly Collins: [narrating voice over] Hey, I always known there are some stories that have to be told, but I never realized my memoirs would be one of them.
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Referenced in Stick It (2006) more
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One Girl Revolution more

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9 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
This flick deserves a second look, 29 December 2002
10/10
Author: blinnjo

The film "Cadet Kelly" is one of those movies you tend to forget, unless you view it at least a second time. However, each time you view it, its value becomes more obvious.

The movie has four things going for it. First, Hilary Duff does an outstanding job in the character of Kelly. She is in nearly every scene, and her delivery of lines and expressions is priceless. It's difficult to believe she was only 14, because she has the natural ability to behave rather than to act in a role.

Second, the rest of the cast. Each one contributes to the overall effect led by Christy Romano as the mean Captain Stone. And Kelly hugs or is hugged by each character except the "perfect" Brad Rigby somewhere during the course of the film. How can those natural signs of affection do anything but make viewers love the character of Kelly?

Third, the script and story line. What undoubtedly began as a typical Disney original film for tweens, turned into a flick for the entire family. Many of the lines are over the heads of kids. "accessories are a girl's best friend," "wear 'em if you've got it," and other gags give adults a chance to laugh. The editing is super and camera angles are carefully chosen, although for some reason, the camera seems unsteady at times.

Fourth, the soundtrack, including music and sound effects, is one of the best I've observed. Those responsible should be commented for a superior presentation. Not only is the military mood and tone realistic, it really makes this movie come alive. I watched the rough editing version, and without the superb sound effects and music, this film would have been just another dismal kiddie effort. To fully appreciate the soundtrack, you must close your eyes and picture what is going on.

To me the scene where Kelly cuts Jennifer off from Brad is indicative of all of the above qualities and one of the funniest 20 seconds in the movie.

Perhaps the most poignant scene is the 15 seconds when Kelly has her revelation upon seeing her drill team uniform and realizing she is still an individual, although a part of something largest than herself.

There are so many subtle qualities that you could spend hours discussing the superiority of "Cadet Kelly."

For all of inaccurate military "stuff," this is still one heck of a great movie.

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