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Release Date:
7 April 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Never Follow.Plot:
The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Blue Skies for 'Cloudy,'Hazy Starts for 'Surrogates,' 'Fame' (From BoxOfficeMojo.com. 27 September 2009, 11:23 AM, PDT)
Jayde Nicole Says Joe Francis "Attacked From Behind," Wants Cops to Take the Lead
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A Motivational/Inspirational Film more (123 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 12:00 PM | TNT |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Antonio Banderas | ... | Pierre Dulaine |
 | Rob Brown | ... | Rock |
 | Yaya DaCosta | ... | LaRhette |
 | Alfre Woodard | ... | Augustine James |
 | John Ortiz | ... | Mr. Temple |
 | Laura Benanti | ... | Tina |
 | Jonathan Malen | ... | Kurd |
 | Jasika Nicole | ... | Egypt |
| Shawand McKenzie | ... | Big Girl |
 | Dante Basco | ... | Ramos |
 | Elijah Kelley | ... | Danjou |
 | Jenna Dewan | ... | Sasha |
 | Marcus T. Paulk | ... | Eddie |
| Brandon D. Andrews | ... | Monster |
 | Lauren Collins | ... | Caitlin |
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Rated PG-13 for thematic material, language and some violence.Parents Guide:
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108 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Ireland:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Argentina:Atp | Malaysia:U | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:7 | Finland:K-11 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Australia:PG | Iceland:10 | Netherlands:6 | South Korea:12 | New Zealand:PG | Portugal:M/12Fun Stuff
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CAMEO The real Pierre Dulaine appears as one of the judges for the 25th Annual Grand Ballroom Competition. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: When Monster and Caitlin are exiting the school via the main entrance, in the far background, you can see the TD Waterhouse logo on the top part of the tall white building on the right side of the screen. This TD (Toronto Dominion Bank) branch is located in Toronto's prominent Bay and Bloor Sts (Yorkville) thus removing the idea of this being New York City. moreQuotes:
Pierre Dulaine: Do you love to dance?Caitlin: Yeah
Pierre Dulaine: Then you’re meant to dance.
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Attended a premiere of the film yesterday without knowing anything about it, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Along the lines of similar films regarding inner city schools and the use of fine arts to motivate students, this film chooses dance as its educational medium. It provides a realistic examination of true life in the New York public school system, and of New York City in general...no "Sex and the City" or "Friends" glamor here. I applaud this film for its casting of Antonio Banderas as the teacher who really cares for his student's lives in a world of despair. He does a great job conveying the inner struggle of a person who yearns to offer their help despite limited resources and support. Meanwhile, the students that make up his class are relative unknowns, but all are fantastic dancers with acting skills to match.
Even if you are not a fan of either Hip Hop/Rap or Ballroom/Jazz/Ballroom styles of music and dance, this film will have your foot tapping and imagination wandering..."maybe after some lessons, I could dance like that". Both worlds are depicted with accuracy and realism, allowing followers of either genre to spy on the other.
For parents looking for the suitability of this film for their children, I would say the minimum age should be 13-ish. Other than the odd curse word or gun play, there is not much else to worry about. The benefits and moral lessons taught by this movie far outweigh the negative aspects.
If you've ever secretly wanted to join a dance class, this film will (hopefully) push you past your fears and have you dancing in no time.