One could be forgiven for thinking that Sky High is just a project that was put together in the hope of capitalizing on the popularity of The Incredibles and Harry Potter. Because on the surface… that’s all this thing looks like.
Having said that, the film has Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell in it… which automatically means it’s cool (no matter how stupid it might be). I love Bruce Campbell… so pretty much anything he appears in is automatically added to my “must have this DVD” list. So what is Sky High about?
Will faces the pressure of being the third generation of the Stronghold family to attend the esteemed and celebrated Sky High. This elite school is entrusted with the responsibility of molding today’s power-gifted students into tomorrow’s superheroes. The only problem… Will is starting his freshman year without any super powers of his own. Worst of all, he must hide all of his troubles or face the disappointment of his parents, the crime-fighting duo – The Commander (Kurt Russell) and Jetstream (Kelly Preston) – the most revered and beloved superheroes in the business today.
Yup, Harry Potter meets The Incredibles. Oh well… after seeing the trailer I’ve decided that the movie has the potential to make up with cuteness for what they lack in creativity. And oh yeah… Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell. Also of note, Lynda Carter (yes folks, the original Wonder Woman) plays the principal of the school.
You can grab the trailer here.
