Alice Upside Down

All she needs to do is get the lead and fix the teacher up with her father so they can unite in marriage and in recognizing Alice as the fabulously talented, confident, and popular girl she knows she is destined to be. Based on the popular series of books by Phylis Reynolds Naylor, this understated but sensitive and warm-hearted film is funny, touching, and wise. ... Full Review

DVD review: Alyson Stoner's movie formulaic but charming Her character's faux pas, most notably as a singer and dancer in the school musical, are made even more enjoyable because of the actress' real-life talent - she sang the movie's opening song and has danced for the American Music Awards and The Tonight Show . ... Full Review

Emotions run high as Alice struggles with being the new girl in school under stern sixth-grade teacher Mrs. Plotkin (Marshall), growing up in an all-male household and trying out for her school musical. It was very important to us that we did a movie that we were proud of and that reflects the values we believe in," says executive producer Mark Hauser, Gould's partner in the Avondale Entertainment Group. ... Full Review

Alice lies to her teacher and is sent to the principal's office, and is rude to her father at times. Positive messages about the need to discover one's talents and gifts, and not feeling discouraged if you are not always the star of the show. ... Full Review

What happens when you turn a best-selling children's book into a direct-to-DVD movie featuring the stars of hit Disney Channel movies "High School Musical" and "Camp Rock"? Possibly something just as big as those wholesome, feel-good tween blockbusters. That's the ... Full Article

Among the many interesting things about the "John from Cincinnati" finale seg is that it heralds the ascent, in WGA terms, of Zack Whedon. Zack is the latest addition to the Whedon clan's tradition of producing fine TV and film... ... Full Article