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The Suite Life Movie

  • TV Movie
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
5K
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The Suite Life Movie (2011)
AdventureComedyCrimeDramaFamilySci-Fi

A doctor approaches Zack and Cody and tells them that they would be ideal for the Gemini Project, a massive project studying the effects of twins.A doctor approaches Zack and Cody and tells them that they would be ideal for the Gemini Project, a massive project studying the effects of twins.A doctor approaches Zack and Cody and tells them that they would be ideal for the Gemini Project, a massive project studying the effects of twins.

  • Director
    • Sean McNamara
  • Writers
    • Danny Kallis
    • Jim Geoghan
    • Michael Saltzman
  • Stars
    • Cole Sprouse
    • Dylan Sprouse
    • Brenda Song
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sean McNamara
    • Writers
      • Danny Kallis
      • Jim Geoghan
      • Michael Saltzman
    • Stars
      • Cole Sprouse
      • Dylan Sprouse
      • Brenda Song
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse
    • Cody Martin
    Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse
    • Zack Martin
    Brenda Song
    Brenda Song
    • London Tipton
    Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan
    • Bailey Pickett
    Matthew Nogues
    Matthew Nogues
    • Woody Fink
    • (as Matthew Timmons)
    John Ducey
    John Ducey
    • Dr. Spaulding
    Matthew Glave
    Matthew Glave
    • Dr. Olsen
    Phill Lewis
    Phill Lewis
    • Mr. Moseby
    Katelyn Pacitto
    Katelyn Pacitto
    • Nellie Smith
    Kara Pacitto
    Kara Pacitto
    • Kellie Smith
    Steven French
    • Ben
    John French
    • Sven
    Norman Misura
    • Fish Monger
    Russ Rossi
    • Sea Captain
    Cody Cunliffe
    • Rizzler
    • Director
      • Sean McNamara
    • Writers
      • Danny Kallis
      • Jim Geoghan
      • Michael Saltzman
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    6sufyaanrashid95

    A Fun and Exciting Adventure

    "The Suite Life Movie" is a Disney Channel Original Movie that serves as a conclusion to the popular "Suite Life" franchise. The film follows Zack and Cody (Dylan and Cole Sprouse) as they embark on a new adventure, traveling to a remote island to participate in a scientific research project.

    One of the strengths of the movie is its cast. Dylan and Cole Sprouse once again deliver strong performances as Zack and Cody, showcasing their characters' growth and maturity since the end of the television series. The supporting cast, including Brenda Song, Debby Ryan, and Matthew Timmons, also return and deliver solid performances.

    The film's production value is also noteworthy. The tropical island setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the story, and the special effects are impressive and add to the overall excitement and wonder of the movie.

    The themes of the movie, which include the importance of family, friendship, and responsibility, are also noteworthy. The story delivers these messages in a way that is accessible and relatable to younger viewers, while also providing entertainment for older audiences.

    Overall, "The Suite Life Movie" is a fun and exciting adventure that will appeal to fans of the "Suite Life" franchise and newcomers alike. Its strong cast, impressive production value, and positive message make it a must-watch for anyone who loves a good family-friendly movie. Whether you're a fan of the television series or just looking for a fun and heartwarming story, this movie is sure to keep you entertained from beginning to end.
    6RosanaBotafogo

    Boring...

    Zack and Cody are given the opportunity to participate in the prestigious Gemini Project, a research center that studies the dynamism between twins. When they realize it, they realize they are connected in a way never seen before: when one feels any sensation, or thinks about something, the other will go through the same. While this newfound power helps the boys discover themselves, it also puts them in great danger.

    Boring movie, what an unbearable brother, with a brother like that you don't even need an enemy, wow, that doesn't even sound fun, and the caricatured friends, the chubby glutton, the dumb blonde and the oriental madam, all very unpleasant, with irresponsible young people, who the gentle ones are stupid, Eww, the film advances along a nebulous path of science fiction that unification of the twins (?!?!) not profitable, maybe for the young people of the time and for those who enjoyed the series, just... Boring...
    7matitya-33937

    It's a decent film

    I know that some people dislike the science fiction direction this movie took the franchise in and I do understand that complaint. Though for the record Suite Life was never purely slice of life. There was an episode of Zack and Cody wherein Arwin's machine created a portal to a parallel universe and it's then implied to have been a dream only for the ending to reveal that it was real (admittedly as a joke.) And an episode devoted to Arwin creating a robot version of himself named Arwinstein. Another one where London actually got Bigfoot on Yay Me starring London Tipton and interviewed him about his book. While the episode about a shooting star turning Zack and Cody into superheroes was revealed as a dream, Raven Baxter and her premonitions were treated as entirely real.

    Even Suite Life on Deck included Bailey being possessed by a ghost, Galapagos Gurdy being real and a smoothie bringing a plant to life and turning it to a monster. (And possibly a magic genie lamp. Not to mention an alternate universe created by a birthday wish.

    I know it was generally more slice of life than that and I don't blame people who wished the movie were as well but I'm completely fine with it.

    Without getting into spoilers, I like how Dr. Olsen and Dr. Spaulding are used as a foil for Zack and Cody. I think the mad scientist was a well-done villain. I liked the attention it paid to Cody and Bailey's relationship. While the humour in the early parts of the movie was hit or miss (the actors were clearly unaccustomed to performing without a laugh track) it gets significantly better since then. And while the dolphins backstory for the phlebotinum could hardly have been more contrived, the comedy it provided with London was quite entertaining.

    I do think that Mr. Moseby, Woody and to a lesser extent London were severely underused characters within this movie but that flaw isn't enough to ruin the movie for me. Not even close.

    It's a decent film.
    6MatheusgLundgren

    it could have worked as a tv episode

    Is 'the suite life movie' but a lot of the characters of the original show and the on deck spin-off are missing: maddie, esteban, marcus, carey, arwin, miss tutweiller, and many other ones. The plot is... okay, i guess, but it doesn't work because the comedy doesn't work, (why so serious?) and because we don't get to see a lot of the characters being faithful for themselves in order for this movie works (and it doesn't) they are given this crazy storylines that comes around every 2 or 3 episodes per season, and it works as a contrast of the rest of series, but not as a whole movie. The supporting cast didn't matter to the story either and that's just sad, Brenda Song, Phill Lewis and Debby Ryan totally totally are in the movie but their characters are wasted as their b-plot is just nonsensical. If it was a suite life on deck special it would've made more sense (god knows they could've used more screen time) and in the end it feels just like it, an okay suite life on deck episode without laugh track. It doesn't seem like a suite life movie at all.
    5invisibleunicornninja

    Could've been worse.

    As a fan of the show, I watched this movie. Despite how cheap it is, its actually pretty creative. With a higher budget and better direction, this movie could've been better. I was entertained when I watched, but I do remember finding that some scenes could've been a bit polished. Its not as bad as some other movies based on TV shows, but it could've been better.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Takes place chronologically before the graduation episode of the series.
    • Goofs
      When Dr. Olsen and Dr. Spaulding are facing each other Dr. Olsen is shorter than Dr. Spaulding but when Dr. Olsen takes off the mask and shows that he is Dr. Spaulding's twin, Dr Olsen and Dr. Spaulding are the same height.
    • Quotes

      Cody Martin: Eject!

      Zack Martin: No, You're a reject.

      Cody Martin: Not reject, you reject. Eject!

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Plot Twists in Disney Channel Original Movies (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Stereo Skyline
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    • Release date
      • March 25, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Пригоди Зака і Коді
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Bad Angels Productions
      • Bon Mot Productions
      • Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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