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I just wanted to comment on how completely ridiculous it is that grown people and older teenagers are commenting on how stupid, obnoxious, childish, un-funny, etc this movie was. I am a mother of 5 children, ages 12 to 2. My 3 daughters are 11 and two 9 year olds. They LOVED this movie and laughed their little butts off the whole time. Granted, there were MANY parts of the movie where I was bored to tears and I actually played a few games on my iPod touch I'd brought along...but AGAIN, this movie wasn't made FOR ME. IT WAS MADE FOR SMALL CHILDREN. And it really wasn't THAT bad. I mean, come on. We've all been watching Disney movies forever now, haven't we? Like you can't figure out who will die, who will win, who will lose, who will kiss whom, etc...in ANY Disney movie. Also, so she can't act?? Who cares? Because ALL of the Disney actors these days can't act. They are wooden and pathetic. BUT THE CHILDREN LIKE THEM. Stop being so judgmental about a movie that was geared towards 7 to 10 year old little girls, OK? It's just silly.

Some of these people remind me of freaking' critics! Everything has to be Oscar-worthy or it's just a crappy movie!

Let's take a look at the fundamentals of what makes up "Hannah Montana: the movie"

First: It is a Disney movie...not pixar! Need I say more... Second: It's Hannah Montana...have you people even seen the show? Third: This is a kids movie for Hannah Montanna fans!

Go in the theater expecting a heavily-clichéd, predictable, possibly nausea-inducing performance from Miley and the gang and all will be fine.

Sit back, relax, laugh at the childish-jokes. It is a kids movie!

I genuinely enjoyed this. I didn't see that coming.

'Hannah Montana: The Movie' kept me suitably entertained from start-to-finish, it is so much better than I would've predicted. I have never seen an episode of the television series either.

It features a surprisingly interesting and fairly meaningful story, sure the ending is extremely Disneyfied and nonsensical but they make it work. For what it is, it's a relatively engaging storyline. There are a few bits of neat cinematography, also. Music-wise it's alright, "The Climb" is a (good) song that I was already familiar with.

Miley Cyrus does a respectable job in the lead role(s). Billy Ray Cyrus, Margo Martindale, Vanessa Williams and Barry Bostwick all feature too, as does a young Natalia Dyer. I like the casting.

I had very low expectations coming into this, but it's a film that pleasantly surprised me. I'd say it's worthy of a watch.

The setting for this movie should have been Wisconsin, not Tennessee because there was more cheesy cliché's than you could count. I took my 12 year old daughter to this and have seen many movies with her including the Lizzie McGuire movie (which i found very entertaining) and this was just plain bad. There were a few funny moments but for the most part it was just bad rip offs of the 3 stooges type comedy like the brother getting caught in the revolving door while everyone was going in and out. I thought Disney had a chance to really make a point of never forgetting where your roots are remembering your family comes first but they sadly missed the boat on both accounts instead focusing weakly on how Hannah is more important than being true to yourself. A very disappointing movie though I'm sure the kids enjoyed it.

When all is said and done, the Hannah Montana television series may go down as the best/most popular in Disney Channel history. After watching this corresponding film installment, I can confidently say that its legacy will also live on via the big screen.

Basically, all you need to know about the showing going in is the basic premise behind everything: Hannah Montana is an incredibly popular pop singer, but only plays the role when not being a "normal girl" as Miley Stewart, never to divulge her secret identity to the world.

In this movie, Miley goes (or, rather, is forced) back to her Tennessee roots when her Hannah persona gets a little too "big for its britches" out in Hollywood. While down South, Miley starts to remember what made her create Hannah in the first place, and is forced to make a difficult decisions that will affect the rest of her Hollywood career.

What really sets this show apart from other Disney fare is that the characters age/grow right along with the show. By the time this movie came out, Miley Cyrus is playing almost a completely different character than she did at the show's inception. Unlike some shows that re-tread the same basic scenarios time after time regardless of character age, Hannah Montana advances the characters, story lines, and subject matter appropriately, including in this film.

In terms of casting, all the "usual suspects" from the series are back, including guest appearances from celebrities like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts. Some may argue whether Cyrus has the acting chops to become a true big screen star, but there is no doubt that she shines in this duel-personality role.

Thus, this is a family-friendly film that I can easily recommend to watch with your younger siblings/friends. At first, you may feel uncomfortable watching such supposedly "silly" fare, but in short order you'll realize you're just watching an effective family film.

I think the idea of Hannah Montana as a movie was good, because it gave a chance for different types of audience to show what they think of it, and view it. so its for the young girls, and they probably love it, but if your not a female or under 12 years old you wont appreciate it. People are saying why rate it as a bad film because its not aimed at adults, well, if only 12 year old girls rated this film, it wouldn't be an accurate rating. Having people of all ages and backgrounds rate this film, shows an actual portrayal of the quality of the film. The girl has a good voice, but that doesn't make it a good film. personally i don't like her music either, but i can appreciate talent when i see it. unfortunately, the same doesn't go for the movie.

Just a brief note, I think the Hannah Montana show was OK. Aside from some pretty good songs, it's main lead was OK, but later became annoying and some of the story lines, although funny, were quite predictable. While this movie improved a bit on the show, it's still flawed. The story despite it's nice moments is hugely predictable, the direction is bland, the script is schmaltzy, and the dialog is cringe-worthy.

Some of the characters are uninteresting, but the main lead played by Miley Cyrus is a vast improvement and is a much more likable character and her depth is well-developed. Even her relationships with her family especially her father was touching. Some of the songs were mediocre, but the two songs that were not only emotional, but catchy goes to "Butterfly Fly Away" and "The Climb" and I'm surprised to see that song won an award for Best Movie Song.

Overall, not exactly a great movie worth recommending, but not exactly as terrible as the ratings on this website says it is. It does have it's problems, but it's touching songs makes this worth a view for kids and their families.

Anyone who complains about this movie's premise being "unrealistic" is not qualified to comment on it. Come on. It's a Disney movie! Was "Flubber" or "The Love Bug" realistic? This film is not high drama, looking for Oscar nominations. It doesn't pretend to be, or aspire to be. It's supposed to be fun, and it is. I am admittedly not the target demographic for this material, but it was cute, even so. And Miley Cyrus is beautiful, and has a lot of poise here. She sings well, even if she isn't Marnie Nixon. She doesn't pretend to be, and probably doesn't aspire to be. Her TV show, and by extension, this movie, is silly fluff, and there is nothing wrong with that. Chill.

When the film was released in 2009 I was in my early 20's and Miley a Cyrus was becoming the biggest thing In the world. Watching the film 12 years later my thought of the film had changed a lot. When first released I loved the film it's family fun Disney film aimed more at its target audience of preteen girls and teen to young adult girls. Now watching this as a 34 year old I see the film in different eyes.

The film is not a bad film like most people say it is it's a fun family film. It's silly and the acting is not the best but it is what it is.

as you cant give films 0 stars i gave it 1 but it's still god dam awful. Hannah Montana or Miley Cyrus is the hill billy of all hill billies and cant act or sing. its as simple as that. DON'T WATCH THIS FILM! its physically impossible to be a singer and normal for one she still has the same face and people will recognise her. also her voice is still the same and when she talks you would know its her and finally its just seriously unlikely. i can not stand her dad. HE MAKES ME ANGRY. no one in that film can act seriously i must have been a really cheap film to make because the actors wouldn't have wanted much money it looks like they just picked them up off the streets. they probably did it for free just to get on TV. REALLY POORLY MADE FILM?!

This movie in my opinion was a waste of film. The acting wasn't good at all. Miley Cyrus provided us with the same stale performance she does in the television series. It is almost a shame that wonderful Vanessa Williams agreed to even do this movie but I guess work is work. I doubt this movie will be remembered in five years. I do believe it is like the Lizzie McGuire movie of today. In two years most people won't even care. This script was very clichéd and slipshod. I did not find one bit of it convincing and if the songs were supposed to be the saving grace then that grace has run out. The music and the songs although most of them from Miley's actual albums although popular with the 8 to 14 crowd will be not considered quality compositions in the eyes of those that know true musical greatness. I would of preferred if she had written more original songs for this movie instead of recycling.

First of all, let me say I'm the same age as Billy Ray Cyrus and, although I never cared for the man after the atrocious "Achy Breaky Heart", once I discovered Hannah Montana on ABC Kids on Saturday morning, and even after trying out the show once when I was in a motel with all the cable channels, I actually liked him as an actor. And my opinion on his one hit song has improved over the years.

But except for the music, I've found Miley Stewart and her friend Lily adorable. It would be nice if the ABC broadcast network could have shown us more than the one season, but that was enough for me to develop a taste for these characters. Sure, it's corny Disney fluff, but that's my kind of entertainment.

Robby Ray has strong family values, and he's not going to put up with any more nonsense from his daughter. It's a good message, especially in a world where teenage girls walk all over their clueless sitcom fathers. Well, this sitcom father has had enough.

Margo Martindale gives a fine performance, especially in one scene. She's not going to put up with her granddaughter thinking she's too good for small town life and the friends she has grown up with.

We have the stock Disney villain in Barry Bostwick. But I saw him in "Spin City" and know he's better than this. And of course the tabloid reporter who is a villain in his own way, going out of his way attempting to discover Hannah's secret. He has bubbly teen daughters who are obsessed fans who he has put in a strict Catholic school, and they're good for a few laughs.

And eventually the message gets through to Miley. But of course we have the standard deception story lines and the frantic switching back and forth between characters which I've seen done better, but it's still entertaining. I particularly liked seeing an attempt to make Lily pass as Hannah.

There's not much here that I would call music, but there's a lot that I would. I have mixed feelings about Miley Stewart's attempt to mix rap with banjos. The banjos I like. And in a scene that embarrasses Miley, family and friends perform what I would call good country music. There are a couple of good country songs. Even Taylor Swift does something that passes for country. Then we have Rascal Flatts, who sound surprisingly country on their instruments, but I can't get past the fact that their atrocious vocals sound like 'N Sync.

No one's winning awards for this. It's just fun.

The guy that wrote the screenplay for this is brilliant. Dan Berendsen made this film worth something, he wrote the screenplay so the show can go on after the movie. Otherwise, there is nothing on this movie. Miley Cyrus, Billy Cyrus , and others aren't good performers. Again with the singer wannabe actress (Miley Cyrus). Jesus Christ, I mean Miley Cyrus isn't that good of a singer and now she's acting? Girl, you're worth billion of dollars, you ain't need this. Anyways, this movie is some bullshit. Maximum Score: D Visit www.moviereviewsof2009.blogspot.com for more. Jesus Christ, again with the guidelines, I couldn't write enough could I?!

Well, i must say that was pretty damn awful. I'm sure all the 7 year old girls were mad that Miley's (I'm sorry, miley's-her name doesn't deserve to be capitalized)father was trying to stop her from being hannah montana, but all she was doing was being an obnoxious, self-centered, brat, and as far as i'm concerned, didn't deserve to even date that weird hick guy who she had the corny "love" scenes with. I was disgiusted with the way they attempted to somewhat villainize her father, although it gave the movie it's modern day Disney channel effect ("God daddy, why won't you let me be a bitch to everyone i've known and loved since birth??!!!! You're so mean to me!!!"). Also, Miley/Hannah (whoever the hell she is) can't act worth a damn. All she did was stand on stage, in the spotlight, and go on and on in her obnoxious, scratchy voice about how she can do what ever she wants, and how she's a freaking victim of something. That was the thing; she couldn't stop yelling in her annoying-as-hell scratchy hick voice, and it didn't get better worth a damn when she started "singing", if it can even be called that. Overall, a terrible movie. If you were going to see it tonight, spare yourself the expense.

I never write reviews, but I felt compelled to for this movie. First of all, I do not understand why people who dislike Hannah Montanna/Miley Cyrus would go see this movie. I am reading all of the negative comments and noticing the 1 Star ratings and am wondering why these people went to see this movie in the first place? Also, I am a college student who went to see this with my mom and my Grammy. We have sort of a tradition where we go see "cute, girly" movies together (Hairspray, Enchanted, 27 Dresses, Definitely Maybe and Maid of Honor were some of the ones we've seen in the theater together). Some of my favorite movies are The Prestige, A Beautiful Mind, Walk the Line, The Bourne Identity, and Fight Club, just so you know I'm not being totally biased reviewing this movie. In addition, I am not a fan of the show, but I've seen it a couple of times, just because all of the Hannah Monatanna hype made me curious. I thought the show's acting was cheesy and sometimes annoying, but I understand it's target audience is 10-14-year-olds. But this does not make me hate Hannah Montanna or think Miley Cyrus is stupid, annoying, lame, etc. I actually think Miley is fantastic--she's relatively clean, she's close to her family, she's passionate about what she does, and she has accomplished so much at just 16 years of age. Anyway, the previews for this movie looked different from the scenes of the lame sitcom on the Disney Channel. I was right--it was different! It had more of a Musical feel than the show did and Miley Cyrus' acting was LOADS better in the movie than on the TV show. Also, it was pretty funny! I also found it amusing that the lady who plays Jan from The Office--one of my favorite shows--was in it. Basically, this movie is so much fun and is really cute. If you're a Hannah Montanna or Miley Cyrus fan you'll LOVE the movie. If you hate Hannah Montanna, then why waste your time seeing this movie? If you're looking to see a movie that's fun, heart-felt, has a strikingly cute boy and has catchy music, then go see Hannah Montanna: The Movie!

I hope anyone who is the parent or is a relative of young girls will overlook the negative review comments from what appear to be adult men. I saw the movie today with my sister and her 8-year-old granddaughter. We all loved it and we laughed a lot. Anyone who has a young girl, fathers too, I think will enjoy this film. It's not going to win an Oscar for acting but it sure gets my vote for light entertainment. I liked the music from both Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift; they have different styles.

I'm am puzzled at the number of men who are reviewing a movie that is designed for little girls. I selected a couple of the reviewers who gave the movie one star and looked up some of their other reviews. I one case, his favorite movie contained a lot of violence and bloodshed.

At any rate, I give it an eight because it successfully did what it set out to do. That is to let a lot of little girls and their loved ones have a good time.

I honestly don't understand all the bad reviews! I guess when something is this successful it tends to draw a ton of unwarranted criticism.

my 1st cousin's were in town, (one child is a girl who is 6, the other a boy who is 9) they r pretty spoiled,(not the point) the parents give them everything. so anyway, my uncle and aunt gave me a mall card for $900 no joke, for the mall and said take them and get them whatever they what and keep the money left over ( my uncle went to the coseno with my aunt. i hate rich people). so i was stuck in the mall for about 14 hours,so i asked them what movie they wanted to see. naturally he said fast and ferrous, and she said Hannah Montana. i went to fast and furious with my friend and its not that appropriate for a 6 year old,(ma by the 9) so we went to see Hannah Montana. the theater was pact, there were screaming kids, i was made. so anyway the movie starts and the first part was interesting, i don't know how they got Tyra Banks to do this but when Mile started to dance to all kinds of crap i wanted to leave. Finally after 30 min my 6 year old cosine said this movie is stupid, and I'm like yes. so i decided to just suck it up and go back into the mall.

the movie really, really was awful.