The Critics Have Spoken About the Movie 'Standing Ovation'

LOS ANGELES, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The premiere of the new hit musical, "Standing Ovation," by Kenilworth Films, achieved rave reviews from the audience that matters most: Kids!  Attending were Executive Producer James Brolin and his wife, Barbra Streisand, 5 Weight Division Boxing Champion and former Olympian Sugar Ray Leonard and his family, "Dukes of Hazard" star Catherine Bach, and Oscar-nominated actor, Josh Brolin.  But the most important attendees were the children themselves who loved the movie-musical and had much to say about it.

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Here's a cross section of the comments made by these special "Critics from the Schoolyard:"

"I really loved the movie.  It is very funny and has a good message to follow your dreams.  The songs and dances are very catchy.  Families will really enjoy it."  

- Julia, Age 10, Bloomington, IN

"I love this movie and especially Tatiana. The music is great."

- Cami, Age 6, Atlantic City, NJ

"It was awesome!  I want to see it again."

- Xoren, Age 5, Las Vegas, NV

"It was great! My favorite part was when the five Ovations rode on the rollercoaster."

- Sade, Age 8, Memphis, TN

"I like Alanna.  I did like the pink wigs and the music."

- Cayenne, Age 5, North Hills, CA

Directed by Stewart Raffill, produced by Diane Kirman (The New Swiss Family Robinson) and executive produced by Brolin and Dr. William Lewis, "Standing Ovation" is a film made by children for children, which gives the everyday kid a chance to turn their own dreams into reality.

"It was an exciting premiere that culminated with the entire cast performing to a 'standing ovation' on the stage outside of the theatre," said Executive Producer James Brolin.  "We're looking forward to having kids and their families across the country enjoy this film."

The movie is a positive tale of perseverance and passion that features 20 original songs and 13 never-before-seen dance numbers that showcase an exciting cast of talented young newcomers as they learn the importance of loyalty, friendship and family on a journey to fulfilling their dreams.  "Standing Ovation" is the feel good music and dance movie of the summer!

"Standing Ovation" opens nationwide on Friday, July 16, 2010 and is rated PG. For more information, please visit www.standingovationmovie.com.

SOURCE Standing Ovation

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