Have you ever had something in your past taunt you even if you didn't do it? Ever try to put a band together? Ever meet someone and you have absolutely no idea if their up to something? Do you like David Bowie? Well Bandslam would work for you. 15-year old Will Burton (played by Gaelan Cornell) is pushed around by everyone in Cinncinnati. His only friend is his mom s his mom Karen, (played by Lisa Kudrow). The move to New Jersey and things to go alright for Will because for once he is invisible. He meets quiet, book-worm Sa5m (played by Vanessa Hudgens) and a musician named Charlotte (played by Aly Michalka). Charlotte helps Will fit in and has him become the manager of her new band that she has created for the Tri-county battle of the bandds called Bandslam. Will's encyclopedic knowledge of music turns the band into something that they never thought they would be. In turn Charlotte helps Will pursue Sa5m. During this whole time Will is emailing David Bowie using him as a journal.
The movie has a terrific soundtrack with unknown artists and some known songs. The movie also gives you a history lesson in rock n' roll. Heck many of those artists I never heard of.
This movie meant so much to me a few years ago.
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