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Universal acclaim- based on 162 Ratings

  • Starring: Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas
  • Summary: Sara (Stiles) and Derek (Thomas) come from two different worlds, two different cultures. Yet for all their differences, they share one fervent passion - dance! (Paramount Pictures)

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. 75
    Above all, this is a movie where the characters ask the same questions we do: They're as smart about themselves as we are.
  2. 60
    Carter can't sidestep the script's cliches, so he wisely cuts to the fancy footwork whenever possible.
  3. Reviewed by: Chuck Wilson
    60
    It's pretty good, really.
  4. 38
    Recycles every cliché of the genre to sleep-inducing effect.

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Score distribution:
  1. Mixed: 0 out of 116
  2. Negative: 3 out of 116
  1. BrittanyA.
    10
    I thought that the movie was awesome. I thought that the tables stood have been turned around though, and had Sara be black, and Derick be white, because even if we hardily see any interacial dating on film at all in the real world you always see black guys,a nd white girls together. I gave the movie a 10, because it was very good. I liked how no matter what color, or background they were from they weren't ashamed to be in love, and passionate about different types of dance. If there was to be a sequel I hope that the girl is balck an the guy is white. People need to see the tables turned sometimes. Expand
  2. BrianG
    10
    I absolutely loved this movie. It's inspirational in a sense, and is the only 'chick flick' I've watched more than once.
  3. MiaT.
    10
    This is the coolest movie ever i really like the dancing, it proves that no matter what color you are you can be accepted, i mean she was acceptd before she learned how they are she fit in right away she just had to open up and once she did everyone realized how great of a person she was. What an amazing movie, i really likes the song true colors it was inspiring and i liked the part which is my favorite is where sara and derek do the competition dance that was so cool and i learned that dance. Expand
  4. DonnaC.
    10
    The movie was terrific. I loved that Sara loved Derek, it didn't bother her the color of his skin or what people thought. My favorite scenes are Stepps and the kissing. Expand

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