Fame
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39 out of 100

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3.9 out of 10

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bebe Neuwirth, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally
  • Summary: Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. (MGM)… Expand
  • Director: Kevin Tancharoen
  • Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance, Family, Musical
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Runtime: 107 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 8 out of 26
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    75
    Much of the movie has a structureless, documentary feeling to it, which is good and should have been pushed further.
  2. Time Out New York
    Reviewed by: Keith Uhlich
    60
    It helps that Fame has been cast with performers who have the glow of possibility about them.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    60
    Whether the young ensemble attains it remains to be seen. The standouts, though, are Naughton, Pennie and Perez De Tagle.
  4. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Joe Williams
    38
    Offers about as much flava as a Dr. Pepper commercial and about as much drama as a “Sesame Street” rerun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 5 out of 10
  1. EvanB.
    10
    a great family movie with a little language.
  2. HaithamBayazeed
    8
    Actually, this is not a movie for family! It is the best musical movie for me, but still I guess not for family, more for teens, I really Like this movie, I really enjoyed it I will give it 10/10.… Expand
  3. JacobI
    7
    Great movie if you like dancing, singing, and all other arts.
  4. grandpajoe6191
    3
    "Fame", the updated version of the 1980's version, has nothing new. It's the same funky dances with dull music with a terrible cast. Most of all, they didn't fix the terrible wrap up the original one suffered. This is a movie where its terrible to the heart.… Expand

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