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It's easy to forget that superstars are real people, but when
Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) shows signs of forgetting her roots
as Miley Stewart, her father Robbie Ray (Billy Ray Cyrus) puts
his foot down. Miley has always strived to live a relatively
normal teenage life, but when late stage entrances, exclusive
shopping trips that end in brawling catfights, and ditching
friends and family in favor of Hannah appearances become
commonplace, Robbie Ray whisks her away from a date at the New
York Music Awards for a dose of hometown reality at her
grandma's in Crowley Corners, Tenn. Unfortunately, she's
followed by Oswald (Peter Gunn), a relentless reporter from
Britain's Bon Chic Magazine. Miley's initial fury at
being tricked into staying at Grandma's spurs her to commence
operation Save Hannah Montana, but her bad attitude eventually
gives way to resignation and then the beginnings of reconnection
between Miley and her family. As the days progress, Miley
glimpses her growing self-absorption, finds she's attracted to
old elementary friend Travis (Lucas Till), realizes that her
selfishness has negatively affected her dad's personal
relationships, and is drawn into her grandma's fight against the
commercialization of Crowley Corners. A boastful impulse leads
to Miley being charged with bringing Hannah Montana to Crowley
Corners for a benefit concert; when Miley's worlds collide
onstage, she reveals her true identity and declares that Hannah
Montana is no more. Can Miley's hometown possibly keep Miley's
secret, silence the reporter, and convince Miley that she
can have the best of both worlds, or is this the end of
Hannah Montana? Well-known Hannah Montana songs, including "Best
of Both Worlds" and "Let's Get Crazy" are featured in the film
as well as the fun new song "Hoedown Throwdown" (complete with
line dance instruction), the heartfelt "Butterfly Fly Away," and
the inspirational "The Climb." More important than the great
music is the film's wholesome message about staying true to
oneself and one's family and friends. (Ages 7 and older)
--Tami Horiuchi
