Diamond, Matthew, director. Camp Rock. Burbank, CA: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2008. 90 minutes. $29.99. ISBN 9780788884795
Plot Summary: All Mitchie wants to do over the summer is go to Camp Rock, the place to be to further music abilities. When she didn't think she would be able to go, her mom decides to take on the job as camp caterer and gets Mitchie the chance to go as long as she helps in the kitchen. Everything is great until Mitchie decides to lie about who her mother is and the connections she has in the music world. Meanwhile, pop star Shane is forced to be a camp instructor by his music label to get his act together. Both Mitchie and Shane find hope in each other and begin to learn what life is all about.
Critical Evaluation: Camp Rock definitely has a good goal, encouraging kids to fulfill their dreams. But, the lip syncing doesn't help promote excellence in music. I think that really is the only downfall of the movie, the bad lip syncing. For a TV movie with relatively new teen actors, it's a good film. The music is catchy and inspiring. It's a good way to encourage kids to make goals, be themselves and follow their dreams. I'm hoping Camp Rock 2 will have improved lip syncing abilities.
Reader's Annotation: Mitchie just wants to be a musician and Camp Rock can help her be everything she can be. But will wanting to be popular get in the way of her music?
Author Bio: Joe Jonas is a member of the pop group Jonas Brothers and star of many Disney shows and movies, including the series "Jonas." Demi Lovado made her debut in Camp Rock and has since released a solo album, is the star of Sonny with a Chance series and the TV movie Princess Protection Program.
Genre: Disney, Musical
Curriculum Ties: None.
Booktalking Ideas:
Reading Level/Interest Age: Ages 8-14
Challenges: None.
Reason for including: My nine-year-old niece loves this movie and has been trying to get me to watch it for a while.
Critical Evaluation: Camp Rock definitely has a good goal, encouraging kids to fulfill their dreams. But, the lip syncing doesn't help promote excellence in music. I think that really is the only downfall of the movie, the bad lip syncing. For a TV movie with relatively new teen actors, it's a good film. The music is catchy and inspiring. It's a good way to encourage kids to make goals, be themselves and follow their dreams. I'm hoping Camp Rock 2 will have improved lip syncing abilities.
Reader's Annotation: Mitchie just wants to be a musician and Camp Rock can help her be everything she can be. But will wanting to be popular get in the way of her music?
Author Bio: Joe Jonas is a member of the pop group Jonas Brothers and star of many Disney shows and movies, including the series "Jonas." Demi Lovado made her debut in Camp Rock and has since released a solo album, is the star of Sonny with a Chance series and the TV movie Princess Protection Program.
Genre: Disney, Musical
Curriculum Ties: None.
Booktalking Ideas:
Reading Level/Interest Age: Ages 8-14
Challenges: None.
Reason for including: My nine-year-old niece loves this movie and has been trying to get me to watch it for a while.
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