Sky High (2005)

Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.

Director:

Mike Mitchell

Writers:

Paul Hernandez, Robert Schooley,

Stars:

Michael Angarano, Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Angarano	...	Will Stronghold
Kurt Russell	...	Steve Stronghold / The Commander
Kelly Preston	...	Josie Stronghold / Jetstream
Danielle Panabaker	...	Layla
Christopher Wynne	...	News Anchor (as Chris Wynne)
Kevin Heffernan	...	Ron Wilson, Bus Driver
Dee Jay Daniels	...	Ethan (as Dee-Jay Daniels)
Kelly Vitz	...	Magenta
Loren Berman	...	Little Larry
Nicholas Braun	...	Zach
Malika	...	Penny
Khadijah	...	Penny
Jake Sandvig	...	Lash
Will Harris	...	Speed
Mary Elizabeth Winstead	...	Gwen Grayson / Royal Pain

Storyline

It all begins when young Will Stronghold, the son of the two famous superheroes: Steve and Josie, A.K.A. the incredibly strong, seemingly invulnerable Commander and and the high-speed flying Jetstream. However, Will does not actually know if he has any powers of his own, and has not told his parents this. He and his best friend, Layla are facing their first day of a secret school in the clouds like none on earth: Sky High, the first and only high school for kids with super-human powers going through crime-fighting puberty. But with no apparent superpowers of his own, however, Will seems destined to grow up a mere sidekick. But as he discovers his true strengths, he'll also learn that it takes loyalty and teamwork to truly become a hero!

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Plot Keywords:

superpower | sidekick | friend | high school | loyalty | 

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Taglines:

Saving The World... One Homework Assignment At A Time.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action violence and some mild language

Details

Official Sites:

Disney [br] Disney [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Cantonese

Release Date:

29 July 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Súper escuela de héroes

Filming Locations:

410 Prospect Cir, South Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$97,696 (South Africa) (3 February 2006)

Gross:

$97,696 (South Africa) (3 February 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Gunn Films, Max Stronghold Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As shown in the deleted scenes, Royal Pain's costume was originally purple and gold before it was changed to black and gold in post-production.

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Goofs

During the "Save the Citizen" scene, when Lash is blown into the air, you can see the line behind him that lifts him. (DVD Version)

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Quotes

Coach Boomer: [multiple times, some at thunderous levels] Sidekick!

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Crazy Credits

In one of the cartoon still frames in the closing credits, a large purple monster's eyeball moves, looking around the frame.

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Connections

Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #35.7 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"I Melt With You"
Written by Robert James Grey, Stephen James Walker, Michael Frances Conroy, Gary Frances McDowell,
Richard Ian Brown
Performed by Bowling for Soup
Courtesy of Jive Records

User Reviews

Delightful!

I saw "Sky High" at a preview screening tonight, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised! A lot of laughs for kids and grownups, a couple of good plot twists, and a nice message for the youngsters. Kurt Russell steals the show as an over-the-top super hero, who wants nothing more than for his son to follow in the family business. Kelly Preston looks amazing as his flying super hero wife. A great group of kids play the Sky High students, with cool effects to help them into their roles... and some nice parables about life in high school. I expected lots of eye rolling and lame super hero humor... but there was no lameness, no eye rolls, but plenty of good laughs and sweet moments. Parents, feel free to go with your kids to this one!