Jesse McCartney Movies
Born in 1987, performer Jesse McCartney ascended to child stardom during his grade-school years and demonstrated an unusual degree of versatility for one his age. By his 13th birthday, the prodigious young entertainer had already sung and acted on Broadway, landed a gig in a boy band, and essayed an ongoing role on a blockbuster daytime soap -- all formidable accomplishments for a middle schooler. McCartney first attained recognition by taking an early on-camera bow at age 11 as the young teenage version of rebellious "J.R." Chandler on All My Children (a role he held from July 1998 to August 2001). Beginning in 1999, McCartney joined the boy band Dream Street (alongside Christopher Trousdale, Greg Raposo, Frankie Galasso, and Matt Ballinger); that ensemble's eponymous debut (released in October of 2000) went platinum and helped spin off McCartney's solo recording career.At about the same time, McCartney extended his acting resumé into prime-time activity, with occasional guest appearances on such programs as Law & Order and (a few years later) prime billing as Bradin Westerly, an orphaned Kansas transplant raised by his aunt (Lori Loughlin) in Southern California, on the WB's family-oriented series drama Summerland (2004-2005). McCartney moved into big-screen activity as well, but for several years placed a stronger emphasis on vocal and musical contributions to films, such as his duet with Anne Hathaway, "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart," on the soundtrack for Ella Enchanted, and his assignments voicing the characters of Theodore in the 2007 Alvin and the Chipmunks and JoJo in the 2008 Horton Hears a Who. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore meet their musical match after returning to school and entering into a battle of the bands competition in hopes of saving the school's troubled music program. Sent to live with Dave Seville's younger nephew Toby (Zachary Levi), the three lovable marmots decide that getting an education is more important than belting out pop tunes. But the school's music program is about to go belly up, and the only way to save it is to win the 25,000-dollar prize in the upcoming battle of the bands. Though the Chipmunks are confident they have the songwriting skills to steamroll the competition, a newly formed singing trio dubbed the Chippettes promises to give them some stiff competition on-stage. Brittany, Eleanor, and Jeanette are indeed the real deal, and the closer the competition gets, the more Alvin, Simon, and Theodore realize that in order to win, they'll have to give it everything they've got. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, (more)
Tiger Beat teen idol Jesse McCartney takes the title role in writer/director Todd Kessler's drama about a second-semester high-school senior named Natalie (Elisabeth Harnois), who believes she has life figured out until happening upon Keith, a troubled and unpredictable youth who begins to alter her perspective in ways she never thought possible. Keith is based on author Ron Carlson's short story of the same name. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jesse McCartney, Elisabeth Harnois, (more)
Before joining Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell and her fairy brethren were busy creating their own special magic in Pixie Hollow, where they go about the business of bringing rainbows to the sky, color to the flowers, and adding their fairy signature to other miracles of nature. Each fairy is gifted with a unique magical talent to contribute, but Tinker Bell (voiced by Mae Whitman) can't help but feel her talent ("tinkering") isn't as good as those of her fairy companions, and tries her best to change it. It takes a disaster and a lot of help from her friends to realize the magic of being true to oneself. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mae Whitman, Kristin Chenoweth, (more)
When a kindly elephant hears a faint cry of help from a floating speck of dust, his attempts to protect the tiny particle cause his neighbors to question his sanity in this animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic 1954 children's book of the same name. Produced by Ice Age makers Blue Sky, scripted by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino, Horton Hears a Who reunites Bruce Almighty co-stars Jim Carrey and Steve Carell as the eponymous elephant and the mayor of Whoville respectively. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, (more)
- 2007
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This decidedly different take on the fable of the Three Little Pigs pokes fun at the fairy tale with a wry sense of humor that both kids and adult will be able to appreciate. In this animated version, the big bad wolf sends a team of Special Ops agents to infiltrate the home of the pigs by leaving an irresistibly innocent baby wolf on their doorstep. The pigs raise him as their own, but when that canine tyke reaches his teens, in identity crisis ensues that might just let the wolves nefariously drawn out plan come to fruition. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jon Cryer, Brad Garrett, (more)
Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are back in director Tim Hill's computer-animation/live-action hybrid following the further adventures of the world's most adorable singing trio. Songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee) has been struggling to gain recognition in the music industry for some time, and despite the fact that his former college roommate (David Cross) is now a high-profile powerbroker at Jett Records, Dave still can't manage to get a break. Things soon start to look up, however, when Dave discovers three singing chipmunks hiding out in the branches of a Christmas tree in Jett Records' world headquarters. Realizing that these woodland crooners cold prove to be his ticket to the big time, Dave does his best to transform Alvin (Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler), and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) into the next great pop sensation. As adorable and talented as they may be, though, these bouncy little critters aren't quite domesticated just yet; they still have a wild streak in them a mile wide, and it isn't long before Dave's life, home, and career are in utter chaos. But staying mad at such lovable little creatures is next to impossible, no matter what kind of mischief they might get into. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jason Lee, David Cross, (more)
How would you react if the frontman for your favorite boy band came knocking on your door looking for a place to hide out? It may be more trouble than it's worth, as a star-stricken teen discovers in this comedy that drives home the age-old adage "be careful what you wish for." Chris Trousdale is the singer for Dream Street, the most popular boy band ever to fill an arena. When he opts to take a breather from fame by crashing at the house of his number one fan, her world is turned upside down at the prospect of spending some personal time with her own personal American idol. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Chris Trousdale, Kaila Amariah, (more)
- 2000
Once again, Law & Order relies upon the headlines for story material. On this occasion, the detectives investigate the brutal murder of a school-hockey coach. Once the most likely suspect has been apprehended, the man tries to beat the rap by claiming to be suffering from an exotic mental condition known as "sports rage." Originally slated to air on December 13, 2000, this episode was bumped forward to December 20. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
