The Even Stevens Movie

The Even Stevens Movie is a Disney Channel Original Movie based on the Disney Channel series, mh:besttvshows:Even Stevens. It premiered on June 13, 2003 and was the finale to the show.

Plot
The Stevens family is delighted when a stranger offers them an all expenses paid holiday. Their trip to an exotic island starts off like a dream come true, but things start to go wrong when their beautiful beach house collapses, and the natives blame them for putting a curse on the island. Then they discover that the stranger who gave them the holiday is actually the host of a reality TV show, and everything they do is being filmed!

Why It's Even More Even

 * 1) The concept of the movie was interesting where the Stevens are seemingly invited on a dream vacation, only to find out it was actually a massive set-up.
 * 2) Terrific acting just like the show, especially from Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano and Steven Anthony Lawrence.
 * 3) Most of the characters from the original TV series are still likable.
 * 4) A lot of funny moments, such as Ren, Steve and Beans being chased by a squirrel and Miles yelling "You're fired!" to all of the crew members.
 * 5) The island of Mandelino is a great set piece.
 * 6) The ending song "Dream Vacation" is pretty good.
 * 7) Nice makeup and costumes on the island natives.
 * 8) Ren and Mootai's chemistry is interesting because their relationship was meant to be fake, but Mootai (Jason) eventually develops a feeling for Ren and both fall in love with each other.
 * 9) The plot twist during the climax where Louis is rescued by a helicopter from his favourite reality tv show, Gotcha is stupendous.
 * 10) Overall, it's an excellent way to end the Even Stevens series, one of Disney Channel's best comedy shows ever made.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) It can be too mean-spirited at times, such as the Stevens family turning against each other and Ren attempting to murder Louis just because she thought he told the natives about her meeting Mootai.
 * 2) Some of the 3D and special effects have not aged well.
 * 3) It can be too cheesy and nonsensical at times.

Reception
The Even Stevens Movie was the most-watched cable program on June 13, 2003, including dominating among kids 6–11 and tweens 9–14, and drawing 5.1 million total viewers.

Trivia

 * This film is similar to The Lizzie McGuire Movie in that the main character has just graduated from Jr. High and goes away from their home to a foreign area. However, this movie was not released theatrically, making it a Disney Channel Original Movie.

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