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Standing Ovation

MPA Rating: PG-Rating (MPA)

for some rude behavior.

Moral Rating:	not reviewed
Moviemaking Quality:
Primary Audience:	Kids Teens Family
Genre:	Musical Teen Family Drama
Length:
Year of Release:	2010
USA Release:	July 16, 2010 (wide—850+ theaters)

Relevant Issues

Dancing in the Bible

Music in the Bible

Featuring	Madeline Barrows (Audience Member), Alexis Biesiada (Tatiana), Anthony Carney (Mr. Gaines), London Clark (Ziggy Wiggs), Erika Corvette (Angel Wiggs), Ashley Cutrona (Zita Wiggs), Dexter Darden (MC / Performer), Joei DeCarlo (Joei Batalucci), Sal Dupree (Mr. Wiggs), See all » Bobby Harper (Alanna’s Dad), Monique Impagliazzo (Receptionist), Kayla Jackson (Brittany), Devon Jordan (Twiggy Wiggs), Cory Kastle (Gang member), Dr. Bill Lewis (The Mayor), Mario Macaluso (Kenny Rich), Pilar Martin (Blaze), William McKenna (Eric), P. Brendan Mulvey (Gramps), Susie Neustadter (Mrs. Wiggs), Alanna Palombo (Alanna Wannbe), Chrasto Parenti (Janitor), Michael Pericoloso (Mikey P.), Austin Powell (Mark O'Brien), Seth Rabinowitz (Boardwalk Wiseguy), Kayla Raparelli (Cameron), Al Sapienza (Solly DeGrand), Krystal Tini (Choreographer), Najee Wilson (Maya), Jeana Zettler (Zoey Wiggs)
Director	Stewart Raffill
Producer	Kenilworth Film Productions, Gary Brockette, James Brolin, Mary Anne Claro, See all » Diane Kirman, William Lewis, Mario Macaluso, Suzanne Nunez, Al Sapienza, Art Smith Jr., Jennifer Tini, Jim Walsh
Distributor	Rocky Mountain Pictures

“Dance, sing, dream”

Here’s what the distributor says about their film: “Set in Atlantic City, junior high school best friends, Brittany (Kayla Jackson), Tatiana (Alexis Biesiada), Blaze (Pilar Martin), Cameron (Kayla Raparelli) and Maya (Na'jee Wilson) form the singing/dancing group, ‘The 5 Ovations.’ Despite all odds, they chase their dreams of becoming champions in the biggest television music video contest of the year. They may be short on money, but they are rich in friendship, talent and hope and these street-smart kids use their wits, courage and passion to create some fierce musical performances.

When a national TV network announces a music video contest with a one million dollar grand prize, ‘The 5 Ovations’ eagerly set to work on creating the perfect routine and music video. However, they must face off against their rival group, ‘The Wiggies’—Ziggy (London Clark), Angel (Erika Corvette), Zita (Ashley Cutrona), Twiggy (Devon Jordan) and Zoey (Jeana Zettler)—five rich, beautiful and scheming sisters whose performance trademark is their series of extravagant wigs and underhanded pranks. The Wiggies also enter the contest, helped by their flamboyant and unscrupulous father, Mr. Wiggs (Sal Dupree), who will stop at nothing to win—no matter what it takes!”

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Comments from young people

Positive—I saw this film because I thought it would be fun to see. Objections: There is one curse word—the h word. Most of the girls in this film have an attitude. Brittany tries to bet on a horse. But she is stopped because of her age. So instead her grandfather bets for her. Joei Batalucci’s father had money stolen from him .So his daughter tries to find the man who did it. Joei Batalucci goes around threatening dangerous men. And the Wiggies are rude to the 5 Ovations. The Wiggies also cheat. I enjoyed the movie. I thought the music was good. But I must admit the acting was bad.And I think kids would enjoy it too. Parents might object to their kids seeing this because of the behavior and etc.
My Ratings: Moral rating: Better than Average / Moviemaking quality: 3

Caitlin, age 11 (USA)