It's hard to believe that it haven't been a long time since "Hannah Montana" was a huge phenomenon. While the juggernaut has lost some steam, it's really not many years ago since the franchise was huge and practically everywhere. While Disney has produced many series, none of them were as huge as "Hannah Montana". With the popularity, it wasn't strange that a movie was produced (actually two, if you count the concert movie) and released theatrically.Why exactly this franchise became such a phenomenon, is somewhat fascinating. There's obviously no wonder to say that it's a cynical and calculated product. But if we're discussing the quality of the TV show itself, it's definitively cheesy and dumb, but still harmless and watchable at times. There's no denial that the show was aimed specifically at a young audience. So where does it leaves the movie?"Hannah Montana The Movie" shall have praise for at least having (most of the time) a more mature and adult tone than the show. But the movie's obvious flaws makes it's purpose ambiguous. "Hannah Montana The Movie" isn't exactly horrific. That's not the problem of the film. It's cute and definitively watchable at times. But it's shifting tone and it's muddled message makes the film harder to shallow. The film really relies on a clichéd and worn-out plot-line about Miley finding back to herself by traveling back to her hometown after Hannah has taken over her life (a plot line that had already been used in some the show itself). The film really leads up to the point where Miley has to choose between her two worlds, but the ending really backs out and leaves the question really open (and ambiguous).The tone is really somewhat inconsistent. From having a quite frenetic opening, to a slower second act, the film becomes a sappy melodrama at the third act. Which really the movie didn't needed, since it worked better with a less sappier tone. The slapstick is, surprisingly, not grating, but besides that, "Hannah Montana The Movie" really doesn't rely on humor (not that the series was funny, but at least it didn't relied on slapstick humor). None of the acting is particularly special. The most likable star is Lucas Till as the love interest, who has presence and charisma. The songs are hit and miss as well. A few of them are catchy ("Let's Get Crazy", "Hoedown Throwdown", "Crazier", "Dreams"), but the rest are forgettable.A problem with the concept really is the portrayal of Miley Stewart herself. She's energetic and bubbly, but at times she can be an unlikeable and selfish brat. This movie is no exception. Of course a character doesn't need to be perfect, but Miley is indeed a flawed ans selfish character that repeats her mistakes. Really, it's somewhat odd that such a character became iconic.So at the end, "Hannah Montana The Movie" isn't exactly horrific. But with a more focused theme and tone, this movie would have been more acceptable. At the end, for all the flaws of the show has, it's still more harmless.

i realize people or shows who are hated, are usually pretty good, or at least a lot better that you would expect. i never knew what or who hannah montana was, i heard adam sandler in a movie mention it, and i check out on the internet, i'm a kind out of fashion guy... But a 3 rating for this movie is retarded. you've got comedy, romance, good music, nice girls, Disney may be the devil but they do hire people who know how to do their job. the songs are good pop-rock'n'roll-country songs if you do know anything about music, who cares if they're written by the devil, they're good. anybody who has played in a rock band will agree with that. the movie is also good, nothing new but good, unless you hold a grudge against life. if you do, it's your own fault, get a better life, instead of vomiting your hate on hannah montana.

The most hilarious part of reading all the negative reviews for this particular movie is that even though all these guys are trying to be with the cool kids and snark on Hannah Montana, clearly they all have sought out, paid money for, and watched this movie. Who's the joke really on, guys?Look, I'm a man in my mid-30s. I'm not embarrassed to say I watched this movie and that I enjoyed it. Don't get me wrong; I wasn't optimistic going into it. But "Hannah Montana: The Movie" surprised me with its emotional depth. Far from being just a silly kid's flick, there is actual heart to the story, and by the end of the movie--provided you get over your pretentiousness and whatever antipathy you have for Miley Cyrus, the actor--it's really easy to be caught up in what the characters are feeling and to really care about them.Is there silly stuff? Well, sure. This isn't a documentary about concert promotion, after all. It's a comedy meant to be accessible to all ages. Folks who were looking for "Hannah Montana: Buckets of Blood" are clearly going to be disappointed. If you expect the movie to answer existential theories or postulate about the meaning of life, then yeah, you're gonna leave somewhat empty-handed. My one gripe about the movie is that the credits should have rolled immediately after the performance of "The Climb." If the movie had stopped right there, it would have been perfect. I understand that they needed to leave an open ending to continue the TV series, but I thought the ending did sort of undermine the value that the rest of the movie until that point had been trying to illustrate: being true to oneself. Instead, after Miley has not only come to grips with who she is, but also with how her Hannah side is quite frankly destructive to her life, she is railroaded by the rest of the cast into keeping up the lie. The film's message had been pretty clear up until then: living a double life can never make you happy, and it's best to be honest. And suddenly, there's an about-face that says "hey, lying's OK, nay, it's the only way you can truly be happy." Were it my movie to edit, I would've left the movie to end at "The Climb," allowed the sleazy tabloid reporter to out Miley, only with Miley not caring, because she finally was OK with herself.Still and all, not a bad little film, and certainly not deserving of the bile that gets vomited on it here.

Sure its not Oscar worthy but hey I thought it was a nice film all about where you come from and that family is important NOT fame. The movie is based on the TV series of the same name. In the film version Miley Stewart's double life as a popstar named Hannah Montana takes over her life and she forgets the one thing thats important family. So her dad brings her back to Tennessee where she learns who she is as a ordinary teenager and not as her alter ego Hannah Montana. As she spends some quality time back in her old hometown she must choose who she wants to be Hannah or Miley?. The ending to this was awful but having said that I thought it was a nice film and Miley Cryus was great in it. The songs were great and the setting of Tennessee is outstanding.