Raise Your Voice (2004)

A girl from a small town heads to the big city of Los Angeles to spend the summer at a performing arts high school.

Director:

Sean McNamara

Writers:

Mitch Rotter (story), Sam Schreiber (screenplay)

Stars:

Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Rebecca De Mornay

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hilary Duff	...	Teresa 'Terri' Fletcher
Oliver James	...	Jay Corgan
David Keith	...	Simon Fletcher
Dana Davis	...	Denise Gilmore
Johnny Lewis	...	Engelbert 'Kiwi' Wilson
Rita Wilson	...	Francis Fletcher
Lauren C. Mayhew	...	Robin Childers
Kat Dennings	...	Sloane
Jason Ritter	...	Paul Fletcher
Rebecca De Mornay	...	Aunt Nina
John Corbett	...	Mr. Torvald
Carly Reeves	...	Kelly
James Avery	...	Mr. Gantry
Robert Trebor	...	Mr. Wesson
Steven T. Palmer	...	Street Drummer (as Steven 'T7' Palmer)

Storyline

This film is about a teenage girl who is very upset about her brother's death in a car crash. Terri has a love of singing and making up her own songs. Her brother (before his death) secretly submits a DVD of her singing to a musical summer camp down in L.A. Her father doesn't want her to go, but secretly her mom lets her go and everything goes fine, except she has stage fright. She gets through her stage fright with the help of her new friend Jay. At the end of the contest everyone at the musical school have to perform something. And if they win, they win a scholarship along with it. Her dad finds out, comes down to L.A. and threatens to take her home! Will he let her stay? and will she win the contest? Viewers are on the edges of their seats to find out what happens...

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Plot Keywords:

actress | actresses | band music | small town | stage fright | 

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Taglines:

Don't hold back. Don't give up.

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Genres:

Family | Music | Musical | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

8 October 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Christian Music Project

Filming Locations:

University High School - 11800 Texas Avenue, West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,022,693, 10 October 2004, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$10,411,980, 21 November 2004

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema, FilmEngine, ChickFlicks Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

DTS (DTS HD Master Audio 5.1) (5.1 Surround Sound) (5.1) Dolby Digital (Dolby Digital 5.1) (5.1 Surround Sound) (5.1) SDDS (8 channels) (5.1 Surround Sound) (5.1) D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1 (D-Cinema prints) (5.1 Surround Sound) (5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally pitched as a "Christian Music Project" with Jaci Velasquez and Rachael Lampa suggested for the lead, and Kirk Franklin for the music teacher.

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Goofs

When Terri is dancing with Jay, her arm switches which side it is up on when the camera changes positions.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Mr. Holcomb: Have a very pleasant Summer everyone. Miss Fletcher, rehearsal tomorrow at four.

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Connections

References The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

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Soundtracks

Change in My Condition
Written by Andrew Corradini
Performed by Keegan
Courtesy of Death Do Us Part

User Reviews

Heartfelt...most underrated film of the year!

I went to see Raise Your Voice expecting the worst. What I left with was a lump in my throat and a sincere admiration for this young actress/singer Hilary Duff.

People are so hard on her and she just seems so unworthy of such criticism. Sure it's a squeaky clean Fame...and it's kinda cliché. But...the performances of Hilary as well as her supporting cast were honorable. This movie certainly doesn't deserve the bashing it's getting.

I was especially impressed with the young supporting cast including Kat Dennings, Johnny K. Lewis and Dana Davis. Not to mention John Corbett who by far was one of the greatest things in this film.

I cared...I cried...and when it was all over I honestly felt inspired.

I give this film a 6 out of 10...because it makes u care..it really does.