Summary
We have a very special place in our hearts for Disney Channel films. Yes, they’re unquestionably corny, and the majority haven’t aged well, but these films serve as a portal to a period when life was easier and we didn’t have to worry about becoming adults.
If you’re looking to relive the excitement of attempting to draw Mickey ears with your pretend wand, Rotten Tomatoes has ranked the following 10 Disney Channel Original Movies as the greatest. We’re going to utilise the “Audience Score” in this article to gain a better understanding of who would enjoy these films.
The Suite Life Feature Film (52 percent )
Disney needed a method to bid farewell to the Suite Life series; they chose to do it by killing off Zach and Cody in a DCOM film, and the rest is history.
The Suite Life Movie is full of pre-teen kitsch, but it will keep your attention (at least for a little while), and it’s always worth seeing to see the Sprouse lads do their thing to the detriment of Mr. Moseby one more time.
Geek Adorable (56 percent )
Sarah Hyland was just entering her peak as a cast member of ABC’s Modern Family. They chose Sarah to appear in Geek Charming, a 2011 DCOM film in which Hyland attempts to “convert” one of the school’s geekiest lads into a true Prince Charming.
Nerd Charming adheres to the standard “girl converts geek into boy toy” cliche; but, for a DCOM film, Geek Charming possesses a particular “charm” that is generally lacking in these genres.
Princess Protection Program (60 percent )
Selena Gomez was the Disney princess in the early 2010s; therefore, Princess Protection Program was more than a DCOM film; it was a watershed moment in the lives of teen females worldwide.
Gomez portrays a modest Louisiana girl who is tasked with assisting her father in defending a princess (played by Demi Lovato, who was also rising in the ranks at The Mouse at the time). If you can get past the apparent cliched comedy, Princess Protection Program is a fun DCOM flick.
Radio Rebel (61%)
Radio Rebel will long be remembered for its humorous climax, but look past that and you’ll find a film with considerable substance (for a DCOM film).
Radio Rebel portrays a pre-Jessie Debby Ryan as a schoolgirl who transforms into a trendy radio DJ at night. True, Radio Rebel hasn’t aged well, but it’s an intriguing time capsule worth seeing, even if you’re only tuning in to see how corny it is.
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (62%)
At the turn of the twenty-first century (Jesus, has it been that long? ), we were enthralled by the possibilities of the twenty-first century. Around this time period, a slew of future films were released, attempting to forecast technical and societal advancements on the horizon.
Zenon: Girl of the Twenty-First Century was Disney’s attempt at twenty-first-century futurism, and you know what? It’s a solid DCOM film that accomplishes its stated objective of entertaining children.
Twitches (65%)
Twitches is a DCOM picture that has slipped into obscurity over the years; yet, back in 2005, it was a cinematic event. Tia and Tamera Mowry appeared in the film, which was based on the Scholastic Press books, as long-lost twin sisters who find they are (gasp!) witches.
Two years later, Twitches Too was released; yet, as excellent as Twitches Too was, the original should be a more well-remembered DCOM picture than it is now.
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (67%)
In the late 2000s, everyone and their mother was watching Wizards of Waverly Place, and why not? The sitcom followed three children as they competed to become family wizards, with with all the shenanigans that entails.
Naturally, a programme as popular as Wizards of Waverly Place would generate a DCOM film; and, to to the surprise of many, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie is a rather solid DCOM film with considerable replay potential.
Teen Beach Movie (72%)
Apart from High School Musical, when Teen Beach Movie released in 2013, it was a big deal. The idea is similar to that of High School Musical, with the distinction that it takes place on a beach rather than a high school.
There is a lot of singing and dancing in this picture, and although they might have done a better job casting certain crucial characters, Teen Beach Movie succeeded at being a more-than-competent DCOM film, which is quite an accomplishment.
Camp Rock (75%)
The rising star power of Demi Lovato and The Jonas Brothers compelled Disney to make a DCOM movie that showcased their remarkable singing abilities. Enter Camp Rock, a reimagined version of High School Musical set at a summer music camp instead of a high school, like Teen Beach Movie.
With the goofy, yet exuberant Camp Rock, Disney managed to re-create the enchantment of High School Musical (in this author’s view, the best DCOM movie of all time).
Let It Shine (84%)
When it comes to DCOM movies, you can count on lots of singing and dancing. But unlike other DCOM films, Let It Shine has a lot of heart and soul, which may explain why it’s one of Disney’s highly rated DCOM films on Rotten Tomatoes. Let It Shine was released in 2012.
Tyler James Williams plays a timid yet skilled rapper who tries to overcome his shyness in order to win over the lady he loves with lyrics fit for LL Cool J. While many people have forgotten about Disney’s Let It Shine, you should rewatch it now that it’s available on Disney+.