High School Musical 2 was released on August 17, 2007. Directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini, the movie featured the same main cast as the previous movie. The movie was a huge success and broke many records. It was watched by 17.2 million people and received an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The storyline was considered to be better than the first movie and the actors showcased their impressive acting, singing, and dancing skills.
The East High School students were eagerly looking forward to their last day before summer vacation. Troy and Gabriella planned to spend the summer in Albuquerque while taking on part-time jobs. Meanwhile, Sharpay and Ryan planned to spend their summer vacation at the Country Club, Lava Spring. Sharpay had a secret wish that she wanted Mr. Fulton, the obedient club manager, to fulfill. She found out that Troy was also present at the club, which made her happy, but she was disappointed to see the rest of the Wildcats being there as well.
Sharpay protested to her mother but was ignored, and she had to change her plans to keep Troy and Gabriella away from each other. Her plan was to get Mr. Fulton to fire Gabriella and the other children, but this was impossible, so she instructed him to assign them specific jobs at the club. She also invited Troy to perform with her in the Talent Show.
However, Ryan felt that he was no longer needed and was upset until Gabriella comforted him. The relationship between Gabriella and Troy was strained since Troy had become friendly with Sharpay. Their relationship caused a rift between Chad and Troy, which was Sharpay’s doing. Even though one of her plans succeeded, Sharpay was upset to see Ryan getting friendly with the Wildcats, who also planned to participate in the Talent Show.
When Troy realized his mistake, no one wanted to talk to him, and he was trapped in an awkward situation with Sharpay. Was this the end of the relationship between Troy, Gabriella, and the Wildcats?
Conclusion
High School Musical 2 was a massive success and a well-made movie. The storyline was better than the first movie, and the actors performed exceptionally well in all aspects. The movie portrayed the coveted feeling of wanting to enjoy summer, and the characters learned valuable lessons during their part-time jobs. The iconic character of Sharpay was a challenge, but Ashley Tisdale played the role with perfection. The contrast between her character and Troy, played by Zac Efron, was evident, but they worked well together on screen. Overall, this is a movie that will stand the test of time and continue to be a hit among viewers.
