Lemonade Mouth: A tangy review

Even as an early 2000’s Disney Channel original, Lemonade Mouth  still holds up. 

It was meant to show a group of freshmen rebelling against their principal, who had pushed anything that didn’t have to do with sports down into the basement. A group of six students got thrown into detention on the same day and found a common interest within each other: music.

They all had trouble fitting in at their school that praised athletes and shamed artists, so they made a band to show others that being different is what makes you who you are. 

I have always loved standing out, it was one of the few things in my life growing up that I could do, so seeing a movie where the whole point was to stand out, really helped me feel seen and represented.

Their first show was at the Halloween Bash. Their singer was nervous, she hadn’t sung on stage since first grade when she threw up on the kid in front of her, but she muscled up and performed.

That scene portrays empowerment; she realizes she can do it. Seeing someone on screen facing a huge fear of theirs, really makes me feel like I can face my own fears. It gives me courage.

As they play, the crowd is enthralled by their message of power, and determination, which makes the principal look bad. He goes as far as to tell them they can never play again, that their band is over.

The movie shows young kids that standing out and being their true selves is a good thing. It helps kids feel heard and seen. It is about friendship and empowerment and even though it is geared towards a slightly younger audience it’s totally worth watching.