[2] Performances included a show before a crowd of 60,000 people at the Dallas Freedom Concert[3] and an appearance on the main stage at Knott’s Berry Farm in California.

[4] Standing Ovation premiered at Universal CityWalk which was attended by Barbra Streisand as well as James and Josh Brolin.

After the film's opening, the cast of Standing Ovation performed a concert raising $60,000 for the children of the Ranfurly Home Orphanage in The Bahamas.

Brittany's father makes things right between them by buying a house for Joei, presents for the neighborhood & hosting a party for the people in the competition.

The film features a cover of River Deep - Mountain High originally by Tina Turner and Phil Spector[10] as well as an original song titled Blush by Billboard hit songwriter and record producer Roy "Royalty" Hamilton III.

Award winning Composer/Producer, Edward B. Kessel, produced and wrote several of the songs on the Standing Ovation Soundtrack including Dancing Girls.

"[14] Gary Thompson of Philadelphia Daily News said "Standing Ovation will have its work cut out for it at the viciously competitive box office, but the film may serve as a springboard for the eager and able talent on display.”[15] The Last Airbender and Standing Ovation appear on the Worst of 2010 movie list by Ain’t It Cool News.

[16] Chris Hewitt of the St. Paul Pioneer Press said that he “had never heard of the people in Standing Ovation and I hope to never hear of any of them again.”[17] On August 20, 2015, CraveOnline declared the film the 37th Worst Movie of the Decade (So Far).

It’s an upbeat film geared towards the tween set.”[19] Roger Moore in Paradise Post said “Director Stewart Raffill (The New Swiss Family Robinson) is an old pro who at least makes the laughs work.”[20] Scholastic News Magazine Kids Press Corps said “Standing Ovation is a rocking and colorful movie about musical competitions, friendship, loyalty, and dreams—BIG DREAMS!“[21] Some critics praised the cast for their performances.

[22] William Bibbiani of Geekscape says "Standing Ovation is a film that received a small theatrical run in the middle of the summer.

The film was written and directed by Stewart Raffill, who also helmed the wonderful 1980s sci-fi action romp The Ice Pirates, and features a cast of dozens of youngsters competing in a music video contest..." "...in theaters around the country audiences are slowly beginning to discover Standing Ovation, one of the must-see movies of the year.”[23] Jack Fitcher of the Cape May County Herald said “The movie is rich in dance numbers set to music that will be loved by teens and pre-teens which is the target audience.

Even though this reporter is about 30 years older than the targeted demographic, I got caught up in the plot and enjoyed seeing so much local talent on the screen.”[24] The film was a box office bomb.