“Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert”
There’s something adorable about this whole Miley Cyrus phenomenon that appeals to, well, the girl in me.
I knew something was up when two of my dear friends, Debbie and Kristi, both felt an urgent need to inform me about this teenage pop-culture icon. Not to give away anyone’s age, but Deb, Kristi and I haven’t been adolescents for … well, a long time.
That said, my two friends — neither of whom has children — find the Disney show, its star and its music appealing. Both kept telling me about the fun music with the positive lyrics and the two characters that Miley Cyrus portrays.
And now, in 3-D no less, here’s what I’ve been hearing about from my friends and reading about practically everywhere.
I couldn’t help but compare “Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert” to the new “U23D” concert film at the IMAX Theatre in Davenport. Both feature “you are there” screaming fans waving their hands in front of you in 3-D, and both provide better vantage points than actually being at a concert.
If you aren’t friends with Deb and Kristi, and you don’t have a daughter or granddaughter who’s raving about Miley, here’s the deal: Miley Cyrus, the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, stars in the Disney show as both Miley Stewart and alter ego Hannah Montana, a rock star.
The concert you’ll see in the movie showcases first Hannah, then Miley. When it doesn’t focus on the actual performance, which includes not only Miley herself but also the talented Jonas Brothers and a bevy of backup musicians and dancers, you’ll see a documentary about Miley’s fans. We see dads running in heels in order to win their daughters tickets to a concert, and we see young fans demonstrating how they plan to scream once they’re in the seats at a performance.
My favorite parts of the film were the documentary moments because it tickled me to see how enthusiastic girls are about their beloved teenage idol. But I also liked the bouncy pop tunes that carry positive, encouraging messages for girls. My favorite, not surprisingly, is “If We Were a Movie,” with lyrics that go: “You’d be the right guy and I’d be the best friend that you’d fall in love with …” Other tunes give support and encouragement for when things go wrong.
It’s upbeat, fun and downright cute. And even older — much older girls — will have a great time.
“Best of Both Worlds Concert”
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