Dream vacation? Dream on! Ren, Louis, and the entire Stevens family battle ferocious squirrels, angry natives -- and one another -- on the adventure of a lifetime. Christy Carlson Romano and Shia LaBeouf star in this hilar... more »ious movie inspired by the hit Disney Channel original series. Out of the blue, the Stevens win an all-expense-paid trip to a secluded hideaway on the sunny isle of Mandelino. This is just what they need to get away from everyday stress. Unfortunately, their too-good-to-be-true week in paradise has actually been set up by a new "extreme reality" television series. And in a quest for blockbuster ratings, the show's unscrupulous host will try to turn the family's dream vacation into a savagely funny nightmare!« less
Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL Reviewed on 6/21/2024...
It's Disney, what's not to love?!!! Funny, entertaining movie with a switch.
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Movie Reviews
Like a Long Even Stevens Episode...Only Better
Lisa Verson | Dayton, OH | 07/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This Disney Channel Original Movie basically follows the show that was on Disney Channel. Since I was a fan of the show, I decided to watch the movie when it was on TV. I found it highly enjoyable and just fun to watch. All of the original characters are in it (even the characters who barely had any on-screen time during the series) and that to me is important, because a lot of the time, some of the characters from the series just don't show up in the movie. I'm glad that wasn't the case with this.
The plot was kind of silly, but that is just how the show was in general. The Stevens family "wins" an all expense paid trip to an island that no one has ever heard of only to find out that they're on a reality TV show.
I really liked how they wrapped up the school year in the first 15 minutes (Ren was graduating from junior high).
Christy Carlson Romano (Ren Stevens) truly outdid herself in this movie. She is hilarious and dramatic--both at the same time! I really enjoyed her performance, especially when she was going mad running after Louis. Totally unexpected from her character, but I really enjoyed it. Shia LeBouf (Louis Stevens) was his usual silly self. He and Beans (Steven Anthony Lawrence) caused mayem during the graduation, which was expected but I loved it nonetheless. When the family was on the "island" I found him very enjoyable when he kept running after a squirrel (and then eventually running from Ren). All in all, Shia shined in the movie.
Tom Virtue and Donna Pescow (Steve and Eileen Stevens) were great. Both are wonderful actors.
Anyway, if you're a fan of Disney Channel and/or of Even Stevens the series, I highly recommend this movie to you!"
Wish they would release the series!
A.E. | 10/10/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The movie was good, but I really wish they would release
the series on DVD since they are releasing "Thats so Raven" and "Lizzie McGuire" on DVD, and Even Stevens is way better! I heard you could vote for the series to come out on DVD, but I don't know where. I love the series."
FINALY!!!
Jason M. Schlierman | Los Angeles, CA United States | 03/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I can't say much about the DVD it's self, but the movie is great! I'm just happy that they are putting Even Stevens anything on DVD. This show was great."
Great For The Whole Family
DiloRaptor | Ca, USA | 11/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I must say, that I really liked this Direct to TV movie of the hit Disney Channel series, Even Stevens. First off, I will say that while the movie is great, funny and lovable, it didn't have that unique feel that the series had, that being said, don't get me wrong, it was excellent and was very close. The movie is easy to explain, a mysterious man (played by SNL's Tim Meadows) comes to the Stevens family and invites them to a uncharted island so they can have a small, peaceful vacation as a family. They agree and think that its just going to be fun in the sun but soon things begin going wrong and later, it turns out that they are actually on a reality TV show and there the stars. The movie is packed with MANY hilarious moments (provided mostly by Shia Labeauf and Christy Carlson Romano (who by the way, really outdoes herself in this film, excellent job Christy). What I really liked about the film, is that it includes MANY charectors that were in the series, even some that weren't featured in the series that much. Each charector gives a good presence and adds a uniqueness to the situations. The actings great, the plots exceptional and the result is excellent. I recommend this DVD and lets all hope that Disney releases season box sets for the Even Stevens series."