The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.
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6.6/10
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- 1 win & 6 nominations
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- TriviaThe youthful members of cast worked with the real Pierre Dulaine to get their dance moves correct for the movie.
- GoofsSince the students in Pierre's class had never competed before, they would be automatically in the newcomer category, whereas the students from Pierre's studio would be competing at higher levels of bronze, silver, gold or open syllabus. Also, the students would be disqualified from dancing moves that were non-newcomer/bronze syllabus, which several of them did.
- Quotes
Pierre Dulaine: To do something, anything, is hard. It's much easier to blame your father, your mother, the environment, the government, the lack of money, but even if you find a place to assign the blame,it doesn't make the problems go away.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HBO First Look: Take the Lead (2006)
- SoundtracksI Got Rhythm (Take the Lead Remix)
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Performed by Lena Horne
Additional vocals performed by Q-Tip
Remixed by Swizz Beatz and Aaron Zigman
Courtesy of RCA Victor Group by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Q-Tip appears courtesy of Motown Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Featured review
A Motivational/Inspirational Film
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.
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.
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- agobey
- Mar 31, 2006
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- Also known as
- Điệu Nhảy Sôi Động
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $34,742,066
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,775,000
- Apr 9, 2006
- Gross worldwide
- $66,500,090
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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