"Hannah Montana: The Movie" *1/2 (out of four): The actors are likable, the songs are catchy, and the story is decent enough to make it a shame that Disney didn't try a bit harder.

As countless writers, directors, producers, and actors have discovered over the years, taking a beloved television series out of the living room and into the local cineplex is no easy task. In addition to the difficulties of adapting to the longer and more ambitious format of a feature film, there are the inevitable pitfalls of trying to appeal to a broader audience while still remaining faithful to the rabid fan base. In many cases (see "X-Files: I Want to Believe") this results in a watered-down brand that both bores neophytes and disappoints acolytes. Planted firmly on the other end of the spectrum, "Hannah Montana: The Movie", makes no effort at all to stretch beyond its existing boundaries and suffers for it.

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