Growing up in Singapore, the school I went to never had a Prom night or Year End Formal like they do in America and Australia. I remember though being in the final year of Secondary School and some of us were going to try and convince our Principal to let us have one. I guess it’s all those high school American movies that got us inspired. It never happened, and in a way I was sort of glad, I don’t think I can bear finding out if anyone would actually ask me to the Prom. I mean, it was bad enough not ever getting your name called out during Valentine’s Day at school, whenever the English club came around to deliver the Valentine’s Day flowers from some admirer, imagine not getting a date to the Prom! But, I still loved watching those high school movies with Prom nights and watching how the girls or boys get asked to the prom. Apparently it’s a huge deal back there in America. Well, at least from what I’ve seen in movies and on some reality television shows.
If you’re like me, someone who is young at heart, then I think you would enjoy watching Disney’s new movie - PROM. Ok, so it’s geared towards tweens and teenagers, that doesn’t mean someone like me can’t enjoy it – great form of escapism, especially when you’re married with 3 kids! This movie is typical of any Disney teenage movie – clean jokes, bad boy meets girl next door, some teenage love angst and yes there is always a lesson of some sort to be learned.
Besides those points thrown into a typical Disney movie, what might be a draw card for us who are past the teenage phase, is the male lead; Thomas McDonell. He reminds me of a young Johnny Depp; all rough on the sides with longish wavy hair. McDonell plays Jesse, the bad boy who has been paired up with Nova (Aimee Teegarden) to help rebuild their school’s Prom night decorations. Of course they don’t get along well at first, but as they get to know each other better, sparks start to fly and romance starts to blossom. But, it wouldn’t be exciting without some drama thrown in, especially when bad boy meets the school’s Valedictorian! The director of PROM, Joe Nussbaum; who have had a few teenage genre movies around his belt, has described McDonell to be the “next big star of movies”. And, as if this isn’t freaky enough, McDonell will be starring in Tim Burton’s upcoming film, “Dark Shadows” where he plays a young Johnny Depp! I’ve included a clip of the trailer and if you’re a fan of Johnny Depp, you’ll definitely be able to pick out who McDonell is.
So will Jesse and Nova get to be together? Why don’t you have a guess or a) get the Blu-Ray+DVD Value Pack ($49.95), which is now available or b) try and win a PROM prize pack!
What’s in the Prom Prize Pack?
- 1 x PROM Blu-Ray + DVD Value Pack
- 1 x PROM Key Chain
- 1 x PROM Notebook
- 1x PROM Women’s T-Shirt
That’s a total value of $97.95! And, honestly, I think if you did win this pack, this would make a great Christmas gift for any tween or teen! Cool right?!
How can you win this? Simply leave a comment stating what you wore during YOUR high school formal AND for an extra entry, upload the photo on OUR facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/BaublesBubblesandBags. The winner will be picked via random.org.
Rules:
- Open to Australian Residents only
- One entry per person with extra entry if you upload your high school formal photo onto our Facebook Page
- Giveaway closes 18th November 2011
*I was given a review copy of PROM for consideration in accordance with the site’s Disclosure Policy.
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Jodie Maloni
November 7, 2011 at 9:23 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
My year 12 formal was in 1988 which was at the height of balloon skirt dresses and massive hair but I liked to be different and chose a more classic straight black dress with diamonte buttons.
I was so excited when weeks later Pippa from Home & Away wore the same dress in an episode!
And no, I will NOT be adding a photo to facebook LOL!!!!
Judith Maunders
November 7, 2011 at 7:38 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
My Year 12 formal was in 1989 and I wore a dress that my mum’s friend made. Black shirt, green shimmery material up top, and permed hair.
Going to an all girls school, my issue was finding a male partner to accompany me. Thankfully the bus I caught to school also carried pupils of the nearby boys’ school. Like Jodie, no, I won’t be adding a photo to Facebook.
Laureny
November 7, 2011 at 10:47 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
A gorgeous black velvet strapless skinny gown with crazy long black gloves.
I felt stunning!
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AmberB
November 7, 2011 at 11:28 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
A burgandy coloured strappy dress that had fabric flowers across the top. I thought it was soo fancy at the time, but now I just shake my head in embarassment – lol!
Merryl
November 8, 2011 at 8:58 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a little black dress with very high stilettos. I even wore makeup!
jacinta macdonald
November 8, 2011 at 9:07 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore the most amazing ball gown to my high school formal, it was a Mr simon original gown made for my mum’s BFF. It was thick black velvet, off the shoulder with a structured, fitted bustier then a gorgeous full skirt with a slight bustle then ribbon detailing at the hem. It totally set the tone for my night and i felt like a princess. I had my hair & make up done at one of Singapore’s best salons. We had pre-ball ‘drinks’ at my mum’s BFF’s penthouse apartment then were chauffered to the venue. It was an amazing night. A really cherished memory!
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danielle
November 8, 2011 at 11:13 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
i wore a black dress with emerad green through it. it was my fav coour and stye ohhhh
Jeanette Adams
November 8, 2011 at 2:23 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
Sadly I never had a graduation party or formal when I left primary as there was no such thing or maybe we didn’t know. I never had a formal for when I left highschool either. Maybe because most of us never did year 12.
Amy Shambrook
November 8, 2011 at 6:06 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a pink dress which I borrowed from a friend. I made my own necklace to match.
Michelle Johanson
November 9, 2011 at 11:33 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I grew up in the country but moved to the city in early high school. I hated the move but the one thing I was looking forward to was my dream of getting dressed up for my school formal. Turns out the school I went to didn’t have them so I still never got to go!
Cyndie
November 9, 2011 at 9:20 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I grew up in France and there (unfortunately) we do not have prom or high school formal. The concept simply don’t exist, I take it must come originally from America.
I would have love to have one, I can imagine myself wearing a beautiful pink fushia dress.
Erin McGuire
November 10, 2011 at 10:27 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
Sadly I did not attend my high school formal, as I left school early. My formal would have been in the late 90s, so I imagine I would have found something befitting the style of the time in purple or black, or both
Beauty Snippets
November 10, 2011 at 7:12 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
My formal was in 2008 and I wore a strapless canary yellow dress. Despite me wanting so very much to wear a floor length gown, it just would drown me as I’m really petite lol!
I posted a picture up on the Facebook page (Julie Nhi Le).
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nellbe
November 11, 2011 at 8:59 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a lovely spotted number – sorry no photos!!
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michelle chapman
November 12, 2011 at 10:34 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
horrible my dress was a size too big plus it got stained before i got there, my date stood me up for my bestie, i got sick from the food and my feet hurt from my shoes although i did dance with a totally crushworthy teacher
Kym - Mumma's Mini Mes
November 13, 2011 at 12:31 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
Oh gosh, I wore a long floor length stain dress that had a bodice. It was Ivory and came with a shawl. Not so glamourous but it was okay, at least it wasn’t fluro yellow!
Farhana M
November 17, 2011 at 2:21 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
He really looks like a young Johnny Depp!
Sandra A
November 17, 2011 at 3:14 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a beautiful white dress with little silver parts allover. Quite funny when I entered the building and my friends thought me and my partner were getting married!
Darya
November 18, 2011 at 9:56 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a beautiful silk dress, cream coloured, so amazing, I have kept it since for my daughter!
Olga
November 18, 2011 at 9:58 am (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore an amazing short black dress, with diamante straps. Still have it in my wardrobe!
Mila
November 18, 2011 at 10:01 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore that beautiful silk strapless dress, pearl colour, I still remember how pretty I looked!
Sammi
November 18, 2011 at 11:25 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a plain but sweet satin pink dress! I have never worn it since, but kept it for memories.
Elena
November 18, 2011 at 11:58 pm (UTC 10) Link to this comment
I wore a long black silk dress and I loved it! It was the first time I’d really dressed up and gotten a manicure.
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