After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

I'm really sad that there is no more Instant star. The show has inspired me to be a better person I wish there was more of it. I watch the 4 seasons in two days. First 2 on day the last to the next I'm so hooked on the show I really want to know what happens to everyone Does Jude and Tommy get together Did Tommy go after her Did Jimmy company go big what new songs did Jude come up with does she meet someone in London Does Jude turn back to get Tommy Do the people like Jude's bacement song. I really think it would be smart to get the cast back and move more seasons. I think the show can impair teenagers young adults shoot impair anyone to chance their dreams and believe in themselves.

I was 37 when I found this show, so it is not just for teenagers! The music is incredible, I have tons of the songs from the series on my ipod and it adds so much credibility to the story line that the soundtrack is so good. But beyond the music, the characters and acting are great and the dialog is wonderful and truly believable. The story lines capture your attention and hold it. The love stories woven throughout are some of the best I've ever seen! As a music lover, I loved the behind the scenes look at the music business, but to me, above all else, this is one amazing love story(not to mention a cast of beautiful people to watch)!! I bought the whole series on DVD. Be prepared to cry your eyes out, laugh out loud, scream at the TV and sing along.

There is a lot of back and forth on if this show is good or bad and if there is no strong roll model and too much sex. Well the show starts out with a spunky 15 year old girl who wins a contest for a song she wrote and performed on a TV show. A little unbelievable, yes, but it's what the show is about. She very quickly is thrown into the whole fame bit; concerts, fans, manager/producer, etc. In the first few seasons, Jude, the main character, is faced with normal every day challenges as well as not so normal challenges. But the point is, that through it all, she sticks to her beliefs in the end. She does not have sex of any kind until the 4th and final season, so all the talk about too much sex is wrong. Yes there may be a bit of kissing, but it's not too bad till about season 2. Not that it ever gets really bad at all. I'd say that 95% of the kissing on this show is a major point in the show that is justified by the story line, it's not just another make out scene to wrangle the teenagers into watching it. I personally do believe the character is a fairly good role model for young ladies. She abstains from sex until she is absolutely sure she is ready and old enough, and follows her heart instead of letting a relationship hold her back from what she really wants to do. Yes, at times the main character, as well as some others, can be rather selfish, but can you say there was never a time that you weren't as well? All in all, if I had a teenage girl, I'd let her watch the show with no worries as to what she might pick up from it. I do enjoy degrassi too, but that show would show off more sex in it. Most of the characters lose their virginity well before their 18th bday, heck some of them get pregnant and have abortions before they are even old enough to understand real responsibility. So in comparison, is Instant star really that bad?

I first watched IS when, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" premiered. I loved the show right away, it caught me, and I haven't turned away from it since. It appeals to all ages, a very clean and awesome show to watch with friends. There's gorgeous guys, beautiful girls, music, school, witty lines, and amazing scenes.Every Friday I planned (and still plan) my schedule around the times IS would/will be on. I love the music, Alexz Johnson (who plays Jude) is the star, she sings in real life, a very talented young lady. I remember her back on the Disney channel, she's come a long way. The remainder of the cast is great... the chemistry between everyone shines forth into the shows.If you love teenage drama mixed in with the exciting world of music. Instant Star is the show to watch.