"I really enjoyed the movie, direction, screenplay, and the acting," wrote a fan. Much like an aged parmesan or Zac Efron’s abs, ranking the best Disney Channel Original Movies is hard, yet delicious. A small nerdy child loves hockey and physics, which are two things I have never been able to bring myself to care about. It is about a teen magician competition. Jump In! In contrast, the Phineas and Ferb movie feels like a supersized episode of Phineas and Ferb. Audiences had mixed reviews, but many wrote that they felt this sequel was stronger than its predecessor. The Proud Family Movie served as the finale to the series and aired in August of 2005. wrote, "It had heart, it had comedy, it had something unique. 5. Nov 12, 2019 2:24 AM. When the dark lord Thantos is released, the Twitches put a stop to him by making him fall down a well. Disney Channel Original Movies, and Disney Channel in general really, has lost its family-friendly charm over the last few years and has defaulted to weirdly juvenile teen fare. compared this movie to "The Breakfast Club," given the plot device of how the teens meet. A figure skater gets a hockey scholarship so that she can train with a renowned Russian skating coach who is very mean, so you know she’s good. Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007)The original Johnny Tsunami was predicated on a brilliantly simple premise: What if a tropical surfer dude became a snowboarder? Based on the Disney-Channel show of the same name, "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie" stars Selena Gomez, David Henrie, and Jake T. Austin. But hey, the cars vroom-vroom real fast, and as with Ford v. Ferrari, that counts for something. Tim(!) Two surfers are swept up in a wave and transported into a beach-themed version of "West Side Story." 18. Instead of Johnny Depp, though, his sibling is a girl who escapes into a sitcom fantasy life, Abed Nadir style. The girls have been cast in a Bollywood movie and fly to India to duke it out for the starring role. By Mey July 14, 2017 11:00am PDT. 66. So they gave her this DCOM, which takes the plot of Misery, makes it kid-friendly, and gives the kidnapped novelist a scrappy daughter. Yeah! One reviewer commented, "I laughed a couple of times and I found the scenes with the dog delightful, but I can't find any other reason why I would watch this film again.". Johnny Kapahala is back!" Watching this made me wonder: How many DCOMs take place on a tropical island? Jason Dohring plays a rodeo clown in a shirt that I would very much like to own in this story of a girl who wants to be a jockey in a sport dominated by small men. Radio Rebel should consider itself lucky. Some audience members commented that they found "StarStruck" to be a charming romantic comedy. This movie about a girl who lives on a space station with her best friend, Raven, in the distant 21st century is Alpha Major. Know your history. "A decent DCOM about a family who adopts and develops a connection with a chimpanzee. So, let's take a nostalgia-filled trip down the DCOM lane and rank 33 songs from Disney Channel Original Movies. What it lacks in originality (we didn’t need another hockey movie) it makes up for in good performances by leads Peyton List and Jacob Bertrand, good jokes, and rhythmic gymnastics. But also, their wizard-dad (not their adopted Muggle-Dad) is dead but also trapped in shadow-land. Unfortunately, the movie is broken up into three intertwining stories, and only the second one concerns this collab of a lifetime. It’s a DCOM that’s not afraid to go allllll the way there. Finn Wittrock plays the love interest! The concept of there being a whole world under the bed where the bogeyman lives is a good one; it’s a shame that they saved it for the last 20 minutes of the movie. Which is good news for Phineas and Ferb fans, which I’m sure many of you are! He’s the star player on a ragtag Little League team that has a college scout coming to visit it. 55. As an aspiring journalist, she decides to create a documentary about her brother, which allows her to see him in a different light. The Pentagon gets involved. The gay undertones between the sons of Jafar and Gaston are overtones. 24. "I love this movie. this movie to be a satisfying extension to the television show. It would be cool to rank all the movies as you go along so by the time you finish every single dcom, you’ll have a complete list ranking them. It’s like that girl who plays Elle Woods in the most important YouTube video of all time, “Legally Blonde: ‘Omigod You Guys’ feat. Along the way, Panabaker and Song have some of the more believable friend drama in a DCOM when it’s revealed that new girl in school Song was lying about her globetrotting, pre-suburban life to impress Panabaker’s other friends. And Jimmy Kimmel reconnects with an old, incredibly stoned friend. Cheyenne Jackson plays Hades, who is Maleficent’s ex-husband, which is fine if you don’t think too much about it. Anyone who has ever been cornered by me at a party knows that I think Teen Beach Movie is a masterpiece of postmodern cinema. This sequel to the much better Lawrence-brothers vehicle Horse Sense takes them away from the horsies, which is already a point against it. It was cute, but also a little overemotional," wrote one commenter. Why was this done? Only it’s not Breaking Bad; it’s a Christmas DCOM from 2001 where he has to be Santa for a night. Disney Channel has been streaming plenty of spooky, fall-staple movies for the past few decades. Sarah Hyland plays popular girl Dylan, who is a grating affectation machine. The works of Raven Symone, for another. All 105 Disney Channel Original Movies, Ranked 1. Another Hasbro game gets the live-action series treatment. Up Up and Away (2000)Up Up and Away was the original Sky High, and nobody can tell me otherwise. is about a princess who escapes capture in her native land and seeks refuge in Louisiana to stay with an American family. 71. They are paced strangely and slowly and follow kid logic or, rather, a TV executive’s idea of kid logic. This should be reason enough to watch, but if you still need convincing, most of the action centers around a Chihuahua named Camille. Like, for fun. One fan wrote, "The idea is so original based on Disney's own fairytale villains and was adapted perfectly into an enjoyable family movie.". One reviewer wrote, "Adorable and silly, but worth the watch because it is a feel-good family movie.". becomes a Girl Scout troop leader in order to win the affections of the popular girl. Overall, many people commented that they found the plot to be funny. The performances by Ryan and the background actors alike have become something of a TikTok meme recently, singled out and mimicked in cringe compilations. Looking for smart ways to get more from life? Ranking Disney Channel's Best and Worst Original Movies. 53. You’re nostalgic for a time when you were young and thought DCOMs were good, a time when you watched Wizards of Waverly Place at the rate at which you now watch presidential addresses (which is to say daily, unfortunately). However, many wrote that they thought it was enjoyable, commenting, "The voice-actors, action animation, music, and comedy continues to entertain fans of the series.". The characters act like teens, and the plot feels so much more like teenage wish fulfillment. Photo: Disney Channel. ", A star motocross racer breaks his leg just before a race, so his twin sister steps in to pose as her brother to try to win a big race in ". I loved this movie as a kid, but upon rewatch, it makes less than no sense and the plot is writing special-effects checks that its budget can’t catch. This "Johnny Tsunami" sequel brings surfer-turned-snowboarder Johnny Kapahala back to Hawaii to celebrate his grandfather's wedding. the creativity of this movie's plot and enjoyed its original songs. These aren’t the names of upscale outdoor malls. Even so: Who was the audience for this movie about a bunch of teens who listen to doo-wop music and are into bowling to a humorless degree in the year 2000? Here’s what I didn’t care for: Can of Worms. Read on for every Halloween-worthy Disney Channel original movie, ranked from worst to best. Twitches (2005) 5. The girls go back to their home kingdom to find a dark force taking over the land. 35. Luckily, many of them get jobs at their fellow student's family country club. "Good story, decent cast, great music - impressive for a Disney Channel movie.". Descendants (2015)Disney villains live on the bad side of town. Sabrina Carpenter always makes Disney Channel shows and movies more watchable than they have any right to be, and the scope of it feels slightly larger than similar DCOMs. Scary is horror: jump scares and nightmares and Blumhouse. The kids elicit a big shrug, but the adults are fun. Luck of the Irish (2001)This coming-of-age story about an Irish-American kid who hits puberty and becomes a leprechaun is a purely cuckoo-bananas venture in the vein of Thirteenth Year, bless its heart. Watching the movie, I would wager that Disney shunted it to the Walmart DVD bin because it taints the relative prestige of the HSM trilogy. received many positive reviews from fans, with many praising the premise of the movie. Halloweentown High (2004) 7. Here was the movie that led to Glee, which led to Pitch Perfect, which led to Rebel Wilson in Cats. In "Cow Belles," two high-maintenance girls, played by Disney stars Aly and AJ Michalka, take over their dad's dairy farm while he goes on vacation. A clear focus on writing a story of the battle between good and evil. Now we’re stuck watching Katherine Heigl play a dork. Here’s what we know about that historic night. She must acclimate to her new life while also warning her family of the space station's evil plan. The two girls must learn to set aside their rivalry when the kids one of them is babysitting go missing. 20 photos. Halloweentown (1998)Debbie Thee Reynolds plays the Miss Frizzle–esque grandma to three children who learn they’re part of a powerful magical family in an alternate dimension called Halloweentown. and it didn’t have those big Najimy bucks either, but it’s an all-around better movie, centering around a bunch more villain kids who try to ruin Dove Cameron and the Son of the Beast’s happily ever after. But there is a subplot about all-time baddie and icon London Tipton (Brenda Song) talking to dolphins, which is very good, because it’s much more in the kooky spirit of the series. Alley Cats Strike (2000)Disney Channel has made movies about every possible sport. but the only way she can afford to go is by working in the kitchen. Brown, though, so it’s a significant milestone in DCOM history. Brandon Mychal Smith steals scenes yet again as a rival rapper. Geek Charming (2011)Watching every single Disney Channel Original Movie, I started to notice a dispiriting trend. Meanwhile, his L.A. home was the target of a burglary while he was in the hospital. As a Harry Potter–obsessed tween, I remember liking Twitches a whole lot. A fan noted, "A great summer movie with an incredible soundtrack and an epic story, and it's so entertaining for kids and families.". Jennifer Coolidge Hears You, But Kim Cattrall Is Too ‘Perfect’ to Replace. Many fans commented that they enjoyed the sequel for its change of pace and catchy songs, but felt that it didn't feel it live up to the first movie. The Dimes Square VFiles sk8r-boi aesthetic owes eeeeeverything to Brink! 94. This movie is very “just fine.” It will roll right off your quarantine-smoothed brain like water off a duck’s back. Disney+’s first animated original feature returns to the world of Phineas and Ferb, the hugely popular series that ran on Disney Channel and Disney XD for nearly a decade (from 2007 to … You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. Ultimately, though, the songs just aren’t as good, and that’s kind of the whole appeal of the first one. Frenemies (2012)This movie stars Zendaya and Bella Thorne; therefore, it should be a masterpiece. To her surprise, the two spark a relationship that allows her to see that there is more to this musician than she thought. Where Lindsay Lohan was punky and rebellious in Freaky Friday, Cozi’s Ellie is just sorta unhygienic and inconsiderate? 93; Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new … Disney Channel. Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas (2011)I had phased out of Disney Channel by the time the sitcom Good Luck Charlie came around, but it’s about a family with a baby named Charlie. She must acclimate to her new life while also warning her family of the space station's evil plan. A high schooler named Jamie keeps a diary about her day-to-day life through the eyes of her popular and confident alter ego. I've yet to see another movie based on the sport of double dutch.". 58. This is kind of a fever dream, but it edges out Zombies because Kristin Chenoweth plays Maleficent and Kathy Najimy plays the Evil Queen, and those casting decisions are huge for me, personally. The villagers believe the twins are prophesied to be the heroes that the kingdom has been waiting for. Movies like Quints (that still hold their salt, but my sister made me watch it way too many times, for it to make this list). Today, there are more than 100 DCOMs — with even more slated to come out later this year. Reviewers wrote that they appreciated the creativity of this movie's plot and enjoyed its original songs. Descendants 2 (2017)The sequel to Descendants replaces Kristen Chenoweth with an actual lizard(?) 19. The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000)Tiny Brenda Song stars in this forgettable Christmas movie about two friends who steal Santa’s weather machine to make it snow in L.A. Also: “Larry Houdini.”. ," the captain of the high-school basketball team, played by Zac Efron, and a star academic student, played by Vanessa Hudgens, both choose to follow their passions and audition for the school's upcoming musical. A collection of Doug's thoughts on all the Disney Channel movies he reviewed. And that’s who it’s for, after all, even if it’s about adults. Some audience members wrote that although they liked this classic movie, they found some scenes to be overly emotional. He finds that snowboarding is a good alternative to surfing and figures out how to fit in this new state. Many fans wrote that they enjoyed this classic DCOM, but others also noted that the story was slow and sometimes boring. I feel badly for the new generation, really. The 2012 Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth … 82. Shy and introverted Pete becomes his high-school mascot after striking up a deal with his best friend. High School Musical imprinted so strongly on my tween brain that there was a time in my childhood that I lost the ability to do long division but gained the ability to recite this perfect DCOM start to finish. Two intelligent teens build a virtual boyfriend in "How to Build a Better Boy." In "The Jennie Project," a family brings home a chimpanzee and treats her like a human child, teaching her American Sign Language so she can communicate. Another classic DCOM, some fans wrote that they found the story and acting to be cheesy, but have good memories tied to the movie. As one fan wrote, "'Brink!' ?” and it’s the best thing about this movie. Lots of Disney Channel Original Movies feature food fights or people falling into goop. Jackson is a spitfire! Ring of Endless Light (2002)Mischa Barton can talk to dolphins in this masterpiece. You Wish! wrote that they enjoyed the action sequences and message that girls can do anything they set their minds to do. The fantastic thing about this movie is that Cousin Greg is in it. Some fans compared this movie to the original with many agreeing that it wasn't quite as entertaining. Sure, this DCOM has Patton Oswalt and Alyson Hannigan, who are both about as A-list as most DCOM grown-ups get, but there’s not nearly enough Christy Carlson Romano to make it worthwhile. Johnny Tsunami (1999)A young teen with a passion for surfing moves from Hawaii to chilly Vermont, where he takes his skills to the slopes as a snowboarder. Already a subscriber? score: 42 … A charming, popular girlie-girl who becomes the “chosen one,” a Yin warrior who has to fight off an ancient dragon demon. 77. Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005)Now this is how you do a feature-length Kim Possible DCOM. "Jump In!" All 101 Disney Channel Original Movies Ranked by Lesbianism. and it’s full of dead children in wheelchairs with wings, flying around(??!?!??!??!?!). seemed to enjoy this remake, some audience members wrote they felt it doesn't live up to the original. all of them are available to stream on Disney+. "'Brink!' 11. summed it up by saying, "The kiddies will have a blast but fans of the predecessors may not find this as enjoyable. 49. In "Johnny Tsunami," a Hawaiian teenage surfer is forced to move to Vermont when his dad gets a new job. Now You See It … (2005)Now You See It is a hat on a hat on a hat. In terms of genre alone, this movie was a huge departure from prior DCOMs and some fans commented that they appreciated that. One fan wrote, "Predictable, but still light and fun to watch if you want to turn your brain off.". Now, Wendy must train to defeat an ancient evil spirit that is trying to destroy the world, all while running for Homecoming Queen. Never mind. ," the step-brothers are launched into another dimension and their pet platypus reveals to them that he's really a secret agent. And it’s also a semi-mockumentary about the “making of” the teen magician competition reality series, by one of the teen producers, Aly Michalka. The sequel, which does the obvious thing of “You’ve seen these modern kids in ’60s movie world, now let’s see the ’60s movie kids in the modern world” that was teased in the original Teen Beach post-credits. 85. "Fun for the first time, but only because there are a few surprises to be watching,". " This would make an excellent double feature with Hocus Pocus or the Hillary Duff Casper, neither of which, shockingly, are DCOMs. Yes, it was a bit corny and predictable, but it was nonetheless fun.". A lot of this top-ten section is greatest aughties nostalgia hits, but allow me to direct... 3. 8. It’s very, very greasy and the word “crispy” gets thrown around and I couldn’t finish this movie because I didn’t want to look at it. is the first "The Cheetah Girls" movie without Raven-Symoné and the last in the franchise. 84. 65. Many fans wrote that they think this film has a similar plot to the 1985 teen classic, "Weird Science" but it's still pretty good. Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across The 2nd Dimension (2011) takes the siblings to another dimension where Dr. Doofenshmirtz is ruling the Tri-State Area, and they learn that Perry is a secret agent. Right on Track (2003)Did you know there was a period of time that doesn’t get talked about in American-history class, when if you put Beverly Mitchell and Brie Larson side-by-side in a movie, Mitchell was the more famous of the two? Highest out of desperation drags his family of superheroes whose only weakness is tinfoil the me... That Cousin Greg is in it this spooky franchise sport of double dutch mesmerizing! 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