Sky High (2005)

About Sky High

Sky High is a 2005 American superhero comedy film directed by Mike Mitchell and produced by Andrew Gunn. The movie presents a coming-of-age story that follows a group of super-powered teenagers who are trying to balance their ordinary adolescent lives with their extraordinary abilities. The plot centers on Will Stronghold, son of 'The Commander' and 'Jetstream', who struggles with his superpowers and high school life.

Making / Production

The film was a Walt Disney Picture production, with distribution by Buena Vista Pictures. Filming took place in various locations across Southern California, including an approximately 223,000 square foot four-story office building at 1200 Grand Central Avenue in Glendale, which served as the main setting of Sky High.

Actors

• Michael Angarano as Will Stronghold. Michael delivers an earnest portrayal of the main protagonist who struggles with his emerging powers.
• Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston as 'The Commander' and 'Jetstream', respectively. They perfectly encapsulate the spirit and energy of wholesome, classic superheroes.
• Danielle Panabaker as Layla Williams, Will's best friend and love interest. Danielle brings a lovable charm to her environmentally-conscious character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The concept for Sky High was developed over a decade before its release. The writers conceived it as a superhero version of John Hughes' high school movies.
• The movie made use of both practical and computer-generated effects to bring its superpowers to life.

Quotes

• "With power comes responsibility." - The Commander
• "I'm not strong, I'm not fast, I'm not pretty... but I can still make a difference." - Will Stronghold

Music, Soundtrack

• "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Christian Burns
• "Hero" by Skillet
• "I Melt with You" by Bowling for Soup