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I was less impressed with Miley's song choice for the second half, when she sang as herself. Except for a moving song Miley wrote for her grandfather who died in 2006 ("I Miss You"), most of the songs were about boys. They were innocent enough, like in "See You Again," when she sings about being nervous when with a boy she likes. Still, I found myself wishing for the more wholesome tunes of the first half. But my little sis didn't seem to care; she just liked the rhythm and beat of the songs.

The Miley part of the show also featured the Jonas Brothers, another Disney favorite, who sang a few songs—and they're quite a threesome. They sang an innocent love song, "When You Look Me In the Eyes," and then a crowd favorite, "Year 3000." I was able to hear them better than I could Miley, which let me enjoy them all the more.

If young girls have to have a celebrity role model, I'd say Miley Cyrus is definitely a good choice. Her songs are uplifting, any romantic songs are innocent, and she seems to be yet untainted by Hollywood. Even if young girls don't know the songs, there is ample entertainment to be found in the dances and each of Miley's new outfits. As my little sister says, "Everything was really cool—the songs, the outfits, and the 3-D glasses!"

Talk About It

1. In "Just Like You," Miley sings Everything I've always wanted isn't always what it seems. What might she mean by that? Is fame everything it's cracked up to be? Why or why not?
2. In the film, Miley overcame her fear of being dropped. Is there a fear you've overcome or want to overcome? How did you or could you go about doing so?
3. In "Start All Over," Miley sings about getting burned with each new relationship. Is that how God intended relationships to be? Why or why not?

The Family Corner

The film is rated G and includes nothing objectionable.

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