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The American Mall

  • TV Movie
  • 20082008
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
1.3K
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The American Mall (2008)
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A musical romantic comedy set at a mall and focused on the relationship between two young musicians and their respective personal and professional struggles.A musical romantic comedy set at a mall and focused on the relationship between two young musicians and their respective personal and professional struggles.A musical romantic comedy set at a mall and focused on the relationship between two young musicians and their respective personal and professional struggles.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
    • Shawn Ku
    • Margaret Oberman(teleplay)
    • Tomás Romero(story)
    • P.J. Hogan(story)
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Rob Mayes
    • Autumn Reeser
    • Shawn Ku
    • Margaret Oberman(teleplay)
    • Tomás Romero(story)
    • P.J. Hogan(story)
  • Stars
    • Nina Dobrev
    • Rob Mayes
    • Autumn Reeser
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    • 20User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Nina Dobrev in The American Mall (2008)
    Nina Dobrev in The American Mall (2008)
    Nina Dobrev in The American Mall (2008)
    Nina Dobrev in The American Mall (2008)
    Rob Mayes and Nina Dobrev in The American Mall (2008)
    Nina Dobrev in The American Mall (2008)
    Autumn Reeser in The American Mall (2008)
    Autumn Reeser in The American Mall (2008)
    Autumn Reeser in The American Mall (2008)
    Rodney To, Bianca Collins, and Bresha Webb in The American Mall (2008)
    The American Mall (2008)
    Rob Mayes in The American Mall (2008)

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    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Ally
    Rob Mayes
    Rob Mayes
    • Joey
    Autumn Reeser
    Autumn Reeser
    • Madison Huxley
    Yassmin Alers
    • Erin
    Al Sapienza
    Al Sapienza
    • Max
    Brooke Lyons
    Brooke Lyons
    • Dori
    Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb
    • Penny
    Bianca Collins
    Bianca Collins
    • Mia
    Blythe Auffarth
    Blythe Auffarth
    • Alexa
    Rodney To
    Rodney To
    • Ben
    Neil Haskell
    Neil Haskell
    • Drew
    David Baum
    David Baum
    • Stavros
    Wade Allain-Marcus
    Wade Allain-Marcus
    • Rick
    Josh Rouah
    • Pete the Security Guard
    Nikola Clark
    Nikola Clark
    • Jordan
    Kira Plastinina
    • Self
    Bayli Baker
    • Principal Dancer
    Kelli Baker
    • Principal Dancer
      • Shawn Ku
      • Margaret Oberman(teleplay)
      • Tomás Romero(story)
      • P.J. Hogan(story)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Nina Dobrev doesn't actually sing in this movie.
    • Connections
      References The Bullwinkle Show (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      Every 10 Seconds
      Written by Dana Calitri, Nina Ossoff & Kathy Sommer

      Produced by Martin Briley & THE GYRLZ

      Performed by Rob Mayes

      Dana Calitri Music (BMI)

      Squeak-A-Mouse Music (ASCAP)

      SommerMuse Songs (ASCAP)

    User reviews20

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    7/10
    Charming in its honesty and humility; Dobrev, Reeser and Mayes do it right
    Though comparisons to "High School Musical" are inevitable, the charm of "The American Mall" is in its contrasts. TAM has a more honest and humble foundation for its story, and doesn't over-promise anything. And that's good.

    The musical numbers aren't intended to blow you out the door like HSM, but instead are outward expressions of inner battles. Even though fantastical, the numbers reflect feelings and emotions more creatively and genuinely than HSM.

    Focusing on the actors, Nina Dobrev's eyes are amazing in their subtle expressions. During an early duet, Dobrev (as Ally) hints at joy, thrill, uncertainty, wild abandon, and fear as her character wrestles with the bombardment of feeling. It's heartbreaking, soaring, and perfectly done. Later, during a terrific fantasy scene, Dobrev burns off the character's restraints to reveal one seriously intense individual. Dobrev's expressiveness combined with excellent songs and sharp choreography give TAM a solid foundation.

    In a welcome contrast to Disney's formula of lightweight antagonists, the character of Madison, played to perfection by Autumn Reeser, is one mean young lady, who has no reservations about stepping on anyone to get what she wants. Autumn gives this shallow character quite a bit of depth, though, in a way that sets up a climactic scene that is surprising in its power.

    Rob Mayes brings a sense of reality to the character of Joey the janitor. His character's imperfections, choices and their consequences are key drivers in the movie. Mayes' portrayal is nicely understated, and it reinforces the humble feel of the movie.

    What TAM shares with HSM are solid songs that move the story along. While HSM has slicker choreography and production, TAM has better and more frequent bits of humor throughout, providing just the right balance of tone.

    HSM tells viewers that no matter what stereotype you fit, you don't have to completely subscribe to that image...you can break loose and achieve superstardom, which equates to being able to sing, dance and act.

    TAM meets viewers closer to the truth, that not every dream comes true, and that your character and conviction will be sorely tested in life, even by those closest to you. Try to persevere anyway.
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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2008 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
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      • Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Music Television (MTV)
      • T&C Pictures
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    • 1 hour 40 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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