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Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain

by Andy Kropf

Release Date: August 25, 2006

Rating: TV-G

Starring: Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan, Kiely Williams, Belinda, Lynn Whitfield, Lori Anne Alter, Golan Yosef, Abel Folk

Genre: Teen Comedy/Drama/Musical

Recommended Age: 9+

Thanks to the Disney Channel, Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain roars onto the small screen with fun, music, and positive messages to spare.  This made-for-television movie features the adventures of teen pop sensations, The Cheetah Girls, who prepare for an international singing competition in Barcelona, Spain.

After a roof-raising performance to end their junior year of high school, the Cheetah Girls are surprised to hear some interesting news: Chanel' (Adrienne Bailon) mother, Juanita (Lori Anne Alter), informs her that they will be spending a month in Barcelona with Juanita's exotic, wealthy boyfriend, Luc (Abel Folk). Chanel becomes distraught over the news, fearing that this vacation could lead Luc to propose to her mother, a development that could tear the Cheetah Girls apart with a permanent move to Spain. Galleria (Raven-Symoné) worries about the potential outcome as well, but insists that something will work out.

Shortly before Chanel's departure, Galleria, Chanel, Dorinda (Sabrina Bryan), and Aquanette (Kiely Williams) stumble across an advertisement for a singing competition: Barcelona Festival de Musica de Vira: Nuevas Voces concurso.  Chanel, who is fluent in Spanish, translates the ad and tells the Cheetahs it is for a talent hunt at The Barcelona Music Festival.  The girls decide they must all accompany Chanel to Spain and they convince Juanita and Galleria's mother, Dorothea (Lynn Whitfield), to allow the adventure.

Upon their arrival in Barcelona the girls find more than just the music competition awaits them. While Galleria tries to focus the group on preparing for their performance, the other Cheetahs become preoccupied with exotic distractions.  Dorinda begins to fall for a charming dancer, Joaquin; Chanel latches onto fellow singer and competitor, Marisol; and Aquanette becomes enamored with Dorothea's long-time fashion-designer friends.  The Cheetah Girls struggle to maintain their friendship and loyalty to the group while seeking their unique and individual interests and dealing with the deception served up to them by Marisol's dominating mother (Kim Manning.)

Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain offers a bubbly image of teens growing up and going through transitions.  Some of the scenes portray more mature teen themes, like boy-girl relationships, responsible choices, loyalty, and values.  These themes are portrayed effectively and in a wholesome light.  Messages throughout the movie also center on the importance of hard work and treating others respectfully.  Further the soundtrack provides clean, meaningful lyrics for all ages with songs like Cheetah Sisters: "Because we are sisters, we stand together.  We make up one big family.  Though we don't look the same, our spots are different, different colors we make stronger."  Cheetah Girls 2: When in Spain is sure to please kids of all ages.  Parents may even catch themselves saying, "Cheetah-licious!"

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