Yes, fine, we saw it. You're not really surprised are you? Just for the record, we were not the only ones...
Disney's second film based on its mega-hit TV-and-music franchise opened to $34 million, surpassing estimates of most Hollywood insiders who had pegged it to open in the $20-million range," reports the Los Angeles Times.
Miley Cyrus' previous feature-film release, " Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour," released in early 2008, grossed $70 million worldwide ($65 million in the U.S.). (Los Angeles Times)
Since we assume not everyone will make time for a little trip to the theater this week, we've drawn up a little pro-con list for your convenience:
Pro: Vanessa Williams as Hannah's ruthless, couture-wearing publicist...
Actually, our enjoyment may have had something to do with the fact that at times, V. Williams' Hannah Montana role was weirdly indistinguishable from her character on Ugly Betty.
Con: The plot centers around a piece of land in Crawley Corners that's about to be developed into a strip-mall-and-condo-monstrosity because the townsfolk can't afford the taxes. Miley has to save the day by hosting a benefit concert as Hannah, and putting her secret identity at risk. Question: Why can't Hannah just pay the taxes herself and call it a day?
Pro: Getting chastised by the eight year old sitting next to us for not knowing the name of the pop princess singing on the soundtrack -- "Her name's Tiffani! God!"
Con: We're not sure we were prepared for a Billy Ray Cyrus romance. Yikes.
Pro: The Non-Hannah Music -- Rascal Flatts (as Miley's uncles) sitting around on a porch with guitars singing "Bless The Broken Road" was kind of awesome. Really, and we don't even like Rascal Flatts. Also, the a capella Billy Ray/Miley duet was oddly affecting...
We hate ourselves for saying that.
Con: There was something vaguely creepy about Miley's cowboy love interest...
Funny, that's kind of the same reaction we have to Miley's actual boyfriends.
Pro: OMG, we love these boots...
Con: That's about where the outfit envy ends...
Bonus Con: Apparently, the filmmakers didn't find it necessary to sync Miley's mouth to the lyrics during the benefit concert. Like not even close.
Previously:
Tyra Banks in the Hannah Montana Movie [VIDEO]
Check Out The Hannah Montana Movie Trailer
Dolly Parton Snubbed By Hannah Montana?
How Old is Too Old For Hannah Montana?