Taking 5 (2007)

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Just when BFFs Gabby and Devon have a chance to get the hottest band to perform a free concert at Highland High, their plan goes up in smoke... literally. Desperate not to be labeled losers for life they resort to plan B: kidnap the band! Now it's limos, hot jams and a shot at love with 5 Leo Rise (played by pop smash, The Click Five). But when the girls discover a secret about the band things hit a sour note. Will 5 Leo Rise to the occasion and play at their homecoming or will Gabby and Devon be stuck in social Siberia forever?

Summary:
"Taking 5" is a 2007 American teen funny film directed by Andrew Waller and composed by Shauna Cross. The motion picture focuses on 2 high school ladies' desperate strategy to kidnap their favorite young boy band in order to improve their social status.

Main Characters:
The film features Taylor (Daniella Monet) and Devon (Alona Tal) as 2 high school friends who are die-hard fans of the young boy band called '5 Leo Rise'. Their fascination with the band reaches severe levels when they miss the opportunity to purchase tickets for their concert. Overwhelmed by this, they decide to plan a remarkable strategy to abduct the band in order to win appeal amongst their peers.

Plot:
The movie starts by depicting Taylor and Devon as average ladies at their school, who are identified as outcasts and are neglected by their fellow peers. After stopping working to secure tickets for the 5 Leo Rise show, they plot a plan to kidnap the band. They think that helping the band escape later on will make them popular and favored.

The women successfully abduct the band members under the pretense of a video shoot. While the members of 5 Leo Rise initially panic, they gradually unwind after recognizing that their "captors" remain in truth, substantial fans. During their captivity, the band members, particularly Ritchie and Kade, form a bond with Taylor and Devon.

Abduction Leads to Friendship:
The unanticipated twist kicks in when the band members start enjoying their kidnapped retreat away from the spotlight. Taylor and Devon manage to show them that there is more to life than fame, fans, and constant touring. The band's escape is not as immediate as the ladies initially prepared, as they grow closer to their captors. This turn of events results in an extensive discovery of the true colors of the showbiz world and their own friendship.

Climax:
However, when their initial plan to help the band escape becomes a crucial scenario, they are required to reveal their real intents to the kidnap victims. Upon finding the reality, the band chooses to play along and stage a rescue operation, making Taylor and Devon the heroes of the school.

Conclusion:
In the end, Taylor and Devon end up being popular in their school while also keeping the friendship they formed with the band members. The movie concludes with a message of self-acceptance and comprehending the value of true friendship. In spite of their preliminary objective being concentrated on appeal, they impressively learn more about the cost of popularity, worths of friendship, and the importance of being yourself.

Total:
"Taking 5" is a wacky teenage comedy managing to deal with deeper themes through its funny storytelling. It supplies a distinct take on fan culture and teen desperation, all while checking out the characteristics of high school social hierarchy and the true significance of friendship. It's a light-hearted funny filled with laughter, twists, and a hearty dose of teenager spirit.

Top Cast

  • Alona Tal (small)
    Alona Tal
    Devon
  • Daniella Monet (small)
    Daniella Monet
    Gabby
  • Christy Carlson Romano (small)
    Christy Carlson Romano
  • Bart Johnson (small)
    Bart Johnson
  • Marcus T. Paulk (small)
    Marcus T. Paulk
  • Eric Dill
  • Joey Zehr