Vince Marcello. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. McKenna has been such a bright reader up until 4th grade. But she slowly started having problems comprehending what she was reading and it was hard for her to tell her friends that her tutor ,Josie Myers was her reading tutor.
Then, her friends wonder if she has a private "Gymnastics" coach. Then an ankle injury sends McKenna's life off track. Did you know Edit. Trivia They goofed when McKenna was going to do her beam routine for the demonstration. They had a beam expander put on the beam and you could see it when she stepped up to the beam.
Crazy credits While the credits play, a music video shows the entire Brooks family in wigs as a rock band, performing "I Hate Tuesday. Connections Followed by Saige Paints the Sky User reviews 6 Review. Top review. For kids I'd give this a much better rating, but for the adult that is reading this Criticizing "McKenna Shoots for the Stars" is kind of like criticizing a junior high play: you feel bad for doing it but unless your kids are involved, you really have to wonder if there's a reason why you should be watching.
As I write these words, I feel like a bully, picking on someone small and defenseless but the bottom line is that the movie isn't very well written or acted and while there are some sweet things about it, the picture is so harmless that it becomes bland after a while. The story follows aspiring gymnast McKenna Brooks Jade Pettyjohn who injures herself while practicing a difficult routine.
McKenna was struggling with her studies due to her busy schedule so her parents Ian Ziering as Mr. Brooks and Nia Vardalos as Mrs. Brooks get her a tutor. If she can improve her grades, she can get back into the competition once her ankle heals. McKenna really resents having to be tutored by Josie Kerris Dorsey and hides her after-school study session from her best friend Toulane Ysa Penarejo.
As she starts becoming friends with Josie, she and Toulane start to drift apart. Meanwhile, there's always the fear that even if she gets back to her old self, McKenna won't be able to make the big competition. This was a made-for TV movie based on a doll that's meant to teach little girls some wholesome lessons about self-esteem and overcoming odds and in that sense, yeah the movie is fine. There's not really a bad guy in this movie, the problems are realistic and everyone watching will learn some nice lessons about not jumping to conclusions, being yourself, fulfilling your dreams, learning to ask for help and more.
There are no lame love plots something that should hardly ever appear in a children's film where everyone is a pre-teen and it's kind of hard not to be won over by at least one of the stories of the girls taking a leap of faith and succeeding. A talented young gymnast struggles with her schoolwork and an injury.
But with help from her tutor, she gets her confidence back. Watch all you want. More Details. Watch offline. Josie, who's in a wheelchair, shows McKenna that if she applies hers gymnastics-honed discipline and determination to her tutoring sessions, there's nothing she can't accomplish. Although McKenna's story provides many inspiring lessons, the movie isn't overly preachy or maudlin.
There's a believable dramatic tension in all of McKenna's relationships, especially her growing rapport with Josie and her emotional disagreements with her BFF Toulane. Pettyjohn is a talented and expressive young actress, as is Josie, who's played with the same impressive nuance that Dorsey employed as Brad Pitt 's daughter in Moneyball. The only quibble with the movie's narrative is that it introduces Toulane's hyper-competitive and critical mother Paula Rivera but doesn't expand on that subplot until a couple of lines at the end of the film.
Otherwise, this is exactly the kind of heartwarming movie that makes for a perfect sleepover or play date pick for tween girls.
The movie's themes empower kids to see beyond the superficial and to recognize that there's nothing wrong with needing a little bit of help -- whether from your family, friends, or a tutor -- to better yourself and "shoot for the stars. Families can talk about the way the movie depicts McKenna's learning and Josie's physical disabilities. How can kids learn from the way McKenna and Josie handle their personal challenges?
How is Toulane's relationship with her mother different than McKenna's? What does McKenna's mom teach her about following your passion and asking for help when you need it? Does the connection to the brand make you more likely to watch the movie? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
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Parents recommend Popular with kids. Sweet, inspiring tale about a girl reaching for her dreams. NR 94 minutes. Rate movie. Watch or buy. Based on 6 reviews. Based on 15 reviews. Get it now Searching for streaming and purchasing options Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
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