Producers: Bill Borden, Barry RosenbushDirector: Kenny Ortega; Writer: Peter BarsocchiniCast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren Jr., Ryne Sanborn, KayCee Stroh, Matt Prokop, Jemma McKenzie-BrownOutstanding song and dance routinesAmidst a basketball championship, prom and a big spring musical featuring all of the Wildcats, Troy and Gabriella vow to make every moment last as their life-long college dreams put the future of their relationship in question. It’s time to look ahead for the high school seniors. The separation is inevitable for Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens); the latter’s accepted by Stanford. The resident evil Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) is still now gunning for the lead and coveted seat at the drama school. Her antics continue in wanting the limelight all for herself, this time though with her personal assistant thrown into the mix and having the audience judge who’s the best conniver. Troy still fuses between basketball and dance. TECHNICAL EXPERTISEThe director and writer have successfully ushered all three parts of High School Musical to bring it to a close. The ensemble of young actors, singers, dancers have done well for themselves. Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale vie for honours which are Vanessa’s for sure - a fine performance and presence. Ashley is still the perfect attention grabber. Zac Efron is a vast improvement but has to work on his presence. The narrative could only head towards the end of high school with all the predictable elements thrown in. What holds this third and final sequel are the well-choreographed song and dance numbers so full of energy and well shot. Sad, we don’t get to see the centerpiece of the show within the show and only bits and pieces of the graduation play. Since it’s a Disney product, it’s still fairly airy stuff that is meant for enjoyment by kids and supposedly with wholesome values thrown in too that would meet parental approval.VerdictOne star for the dance routines. One for direction and script. Half for the performances.
