Prom Pact

And by children I mean anyone younger than 12 simply based off of one scene where the young cashier talks about the mc's best friend hooking up with girls. "I mean have you ever put your P in a V" and I know I sound like THAT mom but it was unnecessary and the only added benefit was that I now won't let young ears watch the movie. Not everything has to be sexualized.

Other than that, it's a cute movie. Sure the mc is a bit of a pick-me girl with her "that's not feminist or environmentally friendly" attitude but she's a fairly good actress and the storyline is cute, even if a little predictable. But that's what I want in a Disney original movie.

Predictability and a lack of vulgarity.

I thought this was a fun, well paced high school movie. I found it quite reminiscent of 10 Things I hate about you (an absolute classic if you haven't seen it and definitely one to watch if you enjoy this as it's even better - Heath Ledger and Julia Styles are magnificent).

The plot is, of course, somewhat predictable (what teen movie isn't?) but I really enjoyed it. It has some good tunes (lots of 80s tracks), sweet characters and conversations, and a really nice messages about friendship, not judging a book by its cover and friendship. I recommend it for an easy and enjoyable watch with the family (good for tweens and teens - my 10yr old loved it!).

The closest thing I've seen to a John Hughes movie, without it being a John Hughes movie. I was hoping for more of a Pretty in Pink ending, so I can only do a 9/10. It just made me too nostalgic for an actual John Hughes film. Overall it's a cute movie about friendship and covers the stereotypes of classic high school cliche movies. It just was missing something or needed a bit more. I can't put my finger on it. It needed a big moment or elaborate gesture or something. I also am unsure of how well our main protagonist actually follows her own beliefs about single use plastics and being a vegan, etc. You can be a feminist without being all those things, but if you are going to have a character like that it should be consistent. While watching it I almost forgot it was a Disney movie, but maybe it could have been better if it wasn't so family friendly. Just some thoughts. Give it a chance for sure!

"Prom Pact" is a romantic comedy produced by Disney that's more like a fairy tale than anything remotely approaching realism. The plot revolves around a high school senior who tries to manipulate a classmate she detests, only to find herself charmed by him and falling in love.

However, the central character is a spoiled and entitled princess who is difficult to like. She displays narcissistic tendencies and an overly ambitious, judgmental feminist attitude that clashes with her eventual love interest, whom she sees as a high school prince who embodies the traits of "privilege" and "patriarchy". Her character is so off-putting that it is difficult to empathize with or root for her.

The movie is marketed as a romantic comedy, but it's not funny at all. The humor falls flat, and the attempts at jokes are clichéd and predictable. The dialogue is uninteresting, and the pacing is slow, making the film feel much longer than its runtime.

Furthermore, the performances in "Prom Pact" are poor, especially from the sidekick male friend. The actors seem to be going through the motions, and his attempts at comic relief are laughable only because they are so bad. The lack of authenticity and the mediocre acting leave the viewer feeling disappointed and uninvested in the story.

Overall, "Prom Pact" is a movie that fails to entertain or connect with its audience. Its unrealistic plot and unlikable characters make it a forgettable and unpleasant experience. The lack of humor and poor performances only add to the film's flaws. Save your time and skip this one.

While in some ways it felt like a rehash of many high school rom com movies, "Prom Pact" was actually a pretty good movie. It wasn't as cheesy as some of Disney's other recent movies, the acting was pretty good, and the characters were dynamic. Mandy was one of Disney's better female lead characters in recent movies--strong, confident, but also vulnerable and willing to change as she learns more about people.

The movie is also pretty spot on with contemporary teenage culture, with the omnipresence of phones and social media, as well as the idea of these big glamorous "promposals." The movie is fun for a wide audience, but very relatable for teens.