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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for language and some sensuality
Starring Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, and Peter Gallagher
A drama that follows the hopes and dreams of a tight-knit group of young dance students as they try to make a name for themselves and become stars in the fiercely competitive world of professional dance.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: | Carol Heikkinen |
| DIRECTED BY: | Nicholas Hytner |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: October 24, 2000 Video: October 24, 2000 Theatrical: May 12, 2000 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 115 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 47 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Anna S. gave it a6:
The acting is terrible, the choreography only shines in short slips of Ballanchine or MacMillan, and the cinematography during the dance sequences frequently cuts annoyingly away to reaction shots of the (wooden) actors watching in the wings or the lobby. Nonetheless, the film is well worth watching for one reason, and his name is Ethan Stiefel. Widely regarded as one of the world's foremost technical artists when the film was shot, his dancing is outstanding. He steals every scene in which he appears. Fellow American Ballet Theatre alum Sasha Radetsky, playing a romantic rival, also acquits himself well onstage. Curiously, the female lead dancer is far less technically skilled than the two leading men, which lends the film an odd dynamic. In a picture where so much character exposition relies on dance, it's strange to have two men so blatently steal a number that's supposed to be about female empowerment. The too-brief appearances by Julie Kent (an ABT principal) are the only time that a fellow dancer can keep up with Stiefel, but those scenes are well worth watching. One wishes that Kent had played the female star of the film instead of the utterly unremarkable Amanda Schull, just so that we might see more of the snarky, graceful sense of humor that she brings to her small role.
Sarah S. gave it a 10:
This is probably the best movie I've ever seen. It was both inspiring and exciting to watch
Rachel gave it a 10:
This is the best movie ever...I watch it almost everyday!! The dancers and choreography are FANTASTIC, and everytime I watch it I have to get up and dance! (I know every step and every line!!!)
Allison gave it a 10:
I LOVED LOVED this movie.. Since I'm a dancer.. this movie really inspired me to dance my heart out.. these people really are amazing!! there wounderful dancers and actors!! GOOD JOB
Sarah T. gave it a 10:
This movie is absolutely fantastic! I love dancing and drama myself so this music is wicked for me! It is the best movie i have ever seen!!!!! :D I recomend people who haven't seen this movie to go see it NOW!
Jillian M. gave it a 10:
This is the best movie I've ever seen. The dancing and acting is amazing. I will never get sick of Canter Stage.
Latassia K. gave it a 10:
I'll give it two thumbs up, 8 other fingers and 10 toes up!
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