2006
PG-13
New Line Cinema
1 h 58 m

2006
PG-13
New Line Cinema
1 h 58 m

Summary Take the Lead is a drama inspired by the true story of Pierre Dulaine, an inspirational Manhattan dance teacher and competitor who volunteers his time to teach ballroom dancing to a diverse group of New York inner-city high school students serving detention. (New Line Cinema)

Directed By: Liz Friedlander

Written By: Dianne Houston

2006
PG-13
New Line Cinema
1 h 58 m

2006
PG-13
New Line Cinema
1 h 58 m

Take the Lead

Name: Take the Lead
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 2006-04-07
Duration: 1 min 58 s
Rating: 55
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 30 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings

6.2

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Directed By: Liz Friedlander

Written By: Dianne Houston

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Mixed or Average Based on 30 Critic Reviews

37% Positive
11 Reviews

60% Mixed
18 Reviews

3% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 30 Critic Reviews

37% Positive
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3% Negative
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Portland Oregonian

Surprisingly charming and well-acted.

By M. E. Russell FULL REVIEW

Chicago Reader

This inspirational vehicle, based on a true story, is as hokey as it sounds, and it sometimes cuts too fast to allow us to see the dancing properly. But as in "Saturday Night Fever," the sense of reality giving way to fantasy on a dance floor is potent, and writer Dianne Houston and director Liz Friedlander are so sincere that they make much of it work.

By Jonathan Rosenbaum FULL REVIEW

Rolling Stone

Inspired by a true story (translation: a lot of it is made up), the movie shucks its corn straight from the cob. But it's no less engaging for that, thanks to the enthusiasm of the young cast and the fusion of classic dance with hip-hop moves courtesy of Rich and Tone Talauega.

By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

Things hold together longer than they would have without Banderas' commanding, committed performance.

By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW

Baltimore Sun

Put the tango in "To Sir, With Love," and you've got Take the Lead.

By Chris Kaltenbach FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Take the Lead, despite its nifty concept and fiery leading man, feels sloppy and rushed.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

Entertainment Weekly

Antonio Banderas is a charming and talented man, but in Take the Lead he lays on the old-world panache so thick - the accent, the flowery courtliness, the romance of romance - that he comes off like Dracula's metrosexual cousin.

By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings

6.2

45% Positive
9 Ratings

40% Mixed
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15% Negative
3 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 20 User Ratings

6.2

45% Positive
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40% Mixed
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15% Negative
3 Ratings

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Production Company New Line Cinema, Tiara Blu Films

Release Date Apr 7, 2006

Duration 1 h 58 m

Rating PG-13

Genres

Tagline Never Follow.

Website http://www.dancewithme-lefilm.com/

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Awards

Imagen Foundation Awards

• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

Teen Choice Awards

• 2 Nominations

Black Reel Awards

• 1 Nomination

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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

Katya Virshilas

Morgan

Alison Sealy-Smith

Rock's Mom

Phillip Jarrett

Rock's Dad

Jo Chim

Gretchen

Volodymyr Vynogradsky

Travis

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