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Disney, the king of all family movies and TV shows, made history with the High School Musical series and the critical and financial success that it garnered. Disney has since been trying to re-capture that glory. It’s most successful attempt was “Camp Rock”, which while entertaining and good was not as music-centric as the “High School Musical” series before it nor quite as polished. This has been addressed with the new sequel, “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam”, which has higher production values, a better script, amped-up star power and yes folks, a ton of more music.

Each song in the film seems tailor-made for the kids that Disney has placed in this movie. While Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas are the main characters and have the most spotlights, each other character is highlighted in at least one song ensuring that each strength is showcased. And unlike the first “Camp Rock”, all three of the Jonas brothers are featured in key roles.

The first “Camp Rock” had twelve songs total. “Camp Rock 2″ has twenty. And while most of the songs in the first movie were about 2-3 minutes long most songs in the sequel are at least 3-4 with quite a few that are even longer. The songs are well-written and the choreography is more intricate than what you’ve seen in “High School Musical” while also being easy enough for children to enjoy and attempt to re-create on their own while they watch it a third and fourth time.

Now if you’re not a fan of “High School Musical” or any other musicals then you’re not going to enjoy “Camp Rock 2″. If you don’t want to see high school kids resolving issues with the power of song and cooperation then don’t bother watching it. But if you want to sit down with your family and enjoy a movie about dedication, friendship and music than you’d be hard-pressed to find anything better this year. And I promise even the adults will find themselves humming a song or two afterwards, I know I sure did.