*Camp Rock 3* left me feeling both excited and disappointed; at its core, there is a good movie here, but the script moves so hastily that the potential is never fully realized. The main plot works, but the romance develops too quickly, the competition feels rushed, and the consequences of the characters' decisions are barely explored. You can even guess who the five finalists will be almost immediately; that isn't necessarily a bad thing, but the lead-up to that point should have been far more thrilling.
The new cast is where the movie really shines. Malachi Barton does a great job as Fletch, though I wish they had stayed true to the "bad boy" persona hinted at early on, rather than turning him into such a soft character. Liamani Segura is fantastic as Sage; her competitive nature, emotional backstory, and relationship with her brother make for compelling material, and she truly comes across as a future star. Hudson Stone also surprised me as Desi: he is charismatic, a great singer, and has the potential to become a genuine teen idol.
Lumi Pollack is adorable as Rosie, but her character's transformation—from a cellist who claims she can't sing to an overnight pop star—felt completely unearned. It is yet another example of the script skipping over crucial stages of character development.
I also felt the trio of troublemakers was wasted. They were supposed to stir up conflict, yet their actions had hardly any consequences. Demi Lovato’s brief cameo as Mitchie was another letdown, as she adds almost nothing to the story.
There are positives, such as Sherry Cola’s consistently entertaining performance, but ultimately, I find this installment to be the weakest in the *Camp Rock* saga. The new cast has enormous potential, but the rushed script doesn't give them enough room to shine the way they truly could.
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