Status Update

Don't kid yourself, this is a Disney movie without the mouse influence. Yes it's a bit formulaic and predictable. But it's well done. A nice family movie with a few swear words.

Looking at this film from the perspective of its target audience, which is basically teens/young adults, It quite a solid film. A story about being true to yourself, but its told in a unique way. Actors did fine, plot was well written if maybe slightly over the top at times. Its hard to write a film about wishes coming true because the wording of any wish can always be open to interpretation, but I think Status Update captures the magic of it quite well. The pace is good, Cinematics fine for a lower budget film. I wouldn't call it an overly funny film, although it does have its moments.

If you or your children like Glee, then you will probably like this. Its worth a watch if you like the Teenage Fantasy genre and a bit of fun; But not one for serious critics, hence some of the previous reviews.

Now while it may seem impossible to believe for some, there are still a few people out there, who do not have a smart phone. A phone that uses apps - no they have cellphones that actually are only good for one thing. Well ok multiple things, if you use them as clock, to message and certain other things included. But they do not have apps or many other possibilities that the smart phones have. So my summary question would be ... apt for those people.

But if you have read a few of my reviews (I have written a couple or more), than you know there is more to it. Well hopefully you have realized that by now that is. And there is also more to this movie - yes it does have cliches, yes it is flawed in certain aspects. But it is so much fun and if you nitpick, you are able to destroy that fun the movie is able to give you.

Some interesting ideas, though most things will be predictable. Having said that, it has a lot of heart and the charisma of the people involved is really good. Not to mention some really cool casting choices (and beautiful ones as well - for both genders that is). So sit back, make a wish and ... well maybe not, just let the movie work its magic (a my puns - you've missed them, yes?)

Movie in overall wasn't the best, there were also some issues with voiceovers, but the soundtrack was terrific. Especially "Drowning". What a shame it isn't in spotify. Would listen to it 24/7.

Ross Lynch and Olivia Holt's chemistry in this movie, especially the Bruno Mars scene, is insane. My daughter and I watched that cafeteria dance scene more times than I can count. He's so confidant, charismatic and talented. Olivia Holt is also quite the singer. Entertaining movie for it's intended target audience. Take it for what it is and just have fun watching it.