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My Personal Favorite DCOM! (Part 2)

        
        "Lemonade Mouth" is a DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) which was released in 2011, isn't the best DCOM to have ever been made, but it is definitely one of my personal favorite DCOMs. 
        "Lemonade Mouth" is based on Mark Peter Hughes' 2007 novel of the same name. I have not read the book, but I do know some of the changes that were made in the movie. I will try not to reference the book because I don't have a full exposure and understanding of the plot that takes place in the book.
        "Lemonade Mouth" is a film about how five high schoolers create a successful band while they use music and friendship to escape their own realities. 
        One thing that I adore about this film is that it handles five main characters and does an adequate job of giving each character enough screen time, while other DCOMs fail to handle one main character.
        I know that the musical instruments that were played by the characters are different than the ones in the novel. This change was probably made so that it would be easier to write music for the film. I also know that some of the issues that the characters deal with were changed in the film, and that's probably to make the movie as 'pg' as possible.
        The music in "Lemonade Mouth" is exceptional and what this film does with its music is different than other DCOMs. It has a wonderful soundtrack, with "Somebody" being their most relatable and best track. The rival music is actually really catchy, but this film shows that the production of a song can sometimes overshadow the negative messages of a song. While 'Lemonade Mouth' makes inspiring, yet catchy music, the rival band, 'Mudslide Crush' in the film uses their lyrics and popularity to put down their listeners and build themselves to have a superior demeanor. 
        Not only is the writing of this film great, but the actors and actresses that portray their respective characters also do a great job to show the emotions of all the different characters. There are many times in the film where the characters are near giving up, but their love for music and each other keep them going.  Each of the characters' musical intuitions seems impossible, yet believable at the same time. 
        Another reason I love this DCOM is that it doesn't milk the movie for a sequel. Even though some parts of the plot don't make much sense, the movie has a good resolution and ties up things very well. I'm happy that the directors and writers, and Disney didn't milk this for a sequel, because a sequel was not needed. As much as I would love to see the characters again, I don't want an unnecessary and rushed sequel.  
        I recommend this movie, especially to those who enjoyed the "High School Musical", "Camp Rock", and/or "Teen Beach" franchises. What are your thoughts on "Lemonade Mouth"? This is one of my favorite DCOMs, what's yours?  



Where to Watch "Lemonade Mouth": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1fXId_msaA

"Lemonade Mouth" Soundtrack: https://www.amazon.com/Lemonade-Mouth/dp/B005F83J0U/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3GI10JVTDMWAR&keywords=lemonade+mouth+soundtrack+cd&qid=1548020731&sprefix=lemonade+mouth+so%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-2  (You can also listen to the songs on YouTube legally because the YouTube-generated 'topic channels' of the cast has uploaded some of the songs)


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