tincherkatelyn Review of Prom

Prom (2011)

"Prom" is based around multiple "couples" and their journey that they take to prom.

[7/10 · 1 October 2015]

Prom. It's one of the biggest night in high school and Disney's movie "Prom" brings to life the biggest days for many juniors in high school. With multiple story lines, humorous interactions, and real life situations the movie captures what is going through the minds of teenage girls all over the United States. The movie steps into the life of high school students trying to prepare for prom while still managing all other aspects of life. The main focus duo, Nova (Aimee Teegarden), who returns to the role of the perfect A+ student that she played in "Friday Night Lights", and Jesse (Thomas McDonell), who is the resident bad boy in the film, are forced to work together after a fire destroys all the prom decorations. Because of Nova and Jesse being polar opposites, they share witty lines of banter. You get to follow the roller coaster of feelings that Jesse gives Nova. Nova also faces the fear of going to prom alone as all her friends are getting asked and she's not. But as you see into every prom relationship, you notice that everyone is going through a struggle and facing doubts. As the movie progresses and you see more so into the life of these high schoolers, you see that they are all going through a struggle. Simone (Danielle Campbell) falls for two very different guys and has to face reality of choosing between the two. One of the boys being a fellow underclassman, Lucas, who is obsessed with weird bands. He shows the awkwardness that a pretty girl brings out in most boys, and the real struggle of trying to get the girl. Jordan (Kylie Bunbury) is the typical prom queen candidate with the perfect varsity jock star boyfriend Tyler (DeVaughn Nixon). As their relationship faces the fear of break up, their characters develop in a new way. Tyler brings to light the "typical" jock that does whatever he wants and has no fear of repercussion. Jordan's fears in the relationship show what many girls are afraid of, losing someone they invested a lot of time into. Lloyd (Nicholas Braun) brings the most humor to the movie with his failed attempts at asking girls, yes plural, to prom. In one scene he cuts out letters from a magazine and writes what he thinks is a heartwarming sweet message on a girl's locker asking her to prom. But, in reality is extremely creepy and would send any girl running. Having numerous story lines usually leads to confusion but in this movie the cast works smoothly together feeding off the chemistry and skills of their co-stars. As they intermingle within each other they create a sense of unity and cleanliness. But, however girlie this movie may seem the men should watch it too, even if it is just to get awesome promposal ideas for their future prom.This movie overall is the exact right combination of passion and humor to make any teenager to fantasize about their prom days and for adults to reminisce about their magical day.