Review of Fame High (2012) by Heather M — 12 Jan 2014

This movie reminded me of my high school experience. I guess I went to a performing arts school after all...

This review of Fame High (2012) was written by Heather M on 12 Jan 2014.

Fame High has generally received positive reviews.

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By Rob Nelson (320) for Variety (12,700) on 03 Jun 2013

Director Scott Hamilton Kennedy (“The Garden”) favors formulaic uplift over investigation, failing to offer a p.o.v…

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By David Dewitt (64) for New York Times (5,786) on 06 Jun 2013

Fame High, a timely plug for arts education, does what its subjects hope to do: it opens our hearts and entertains with truth…

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By Arpita M (63) on 19 Aug 2013

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By John Defore (1,351) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 03 Jun 2013

An ordinary look at four extraordinary kids, Scott Hamilton Kennedy's Fame High sticks firmly to convention but will please viewers who can't…

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By Diana D (157) on 19 Aug 2013

This movie really captures the essence of the struggle for fame in the entertainment world. I felt like my dreams were on the line…

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The dilemmas Fame High's four subjects face are real, and Kennedy gets plenty of drama from the prospect of failure and disappointment…

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 03 Oct 2012

It's not only this idealism that makes the subjects of Fame High so compelling, it's also their honesty, their willingness to open a window…

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By Bradley H (451) on 24 Nov 2015

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By Kristal C (562) on 10 Feb 2013

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By Lisa W (699) on 27 Feb 2014

Inspired by these kids yet feel sad for some of them. Some of these parents need to go back to parenting school…

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