Among the various Disney productions, from princess movies to major cinematographic productions, the feature films that were released in the 2000s on the Disney Channel marked a generation of audience that followed the production company’s creations.
Many of the films produced at that time send audiences back to nostalgia when watched again. However, with the launch of Disney’s streaming platform, Disney+, most productions can be found there.
On this list, RECREIO selected 5 original Disney Channel movies from the 2000s that everyone should watch. Check out:
1. Wendy Wu: The Kung Fu Girl (2006)
The production of ‘Wendy Wu: The Kung Fu Girl’ was a release by Disney that departed from the traditional line of films that the production company used to execute, since the film is close to the martial arts genre.
But, along with elements of fantasy and Chinese culture, the feature has one detail in common with most Disney films: a traditional high school arc. The plot, which is considered fun and fantastic, has many action scenes. However, the film starring the actress Brenda Songthere was never a sequel.
2. High School Musical (2006)
‘High School Musical’ and its sequels were a huge success that captured much of the audience that followed Disney productions.
With the presence of high school students, the films feature a lot of dancing, choreography and performances that lull viewers, in addition to good compositions and a cast with well-known actors within the Disney universe.
3. Camp Rock (2008)
This original Disney Channel production helped launch the careers of Demi Lovato and of Jonas Brothers in the world of entertainment.
‘Camp Rock’, which is a musical like ‘High School Musical’, has standout songs and an ensemble cast. The film did not have the same success as ‘High School Musical’, but it is well known by the public that follows the North American broadcaster and producer.
4. Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’ is the spin-off of the series of the same name in which the main character is the singer, songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus.
Both in the series and in the film, Hannah is a versatile character, where in the morning she is a high school student, and in the evening she faces the part of her life where she is a pop star. The film features classical music, in addition to giving greater visibility to the career of the title character’s interpreter.
5. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009)
With the presence of Selena Gomez in the cast of the film and series of the same name, ‘Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie’ was a Disney production that allowed the creation of a new fantasy world.
Due to the popularity that the series had on Disney’s TV channel, the making of a feature film portraying the brothers’ battle to see who would be able to obtain the powers made the production considered epic.
Source: Recreio
