Matrixston
Wow! Such a good movie.
Lovesusti
The Worst Film Ever
SoftInloveRox
Horrible, fascist and poorly acted
Tyreece Hulme
One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.
Michael Morrison
MoviePlex is a generally blah movie channel (especially since it dropped its Western Wednesdays) but occasionally it brings us a little or little-known film that just grabs a viewer's heart and won't let go.This movie is one of those.Its cast of mostly unknowns (I think Billy Zane is the only one I had heard of) are not only astonishingly talented, but the characters they play are very likable and even compelling. There are some stereotypes, but they just add to the fun.They are also mostly extremely attractive, either as physical specimens or as characters. Nicola Royston, for one, is just eye-poppingly and exotically beautiful -- and has made apparently only one movie. (What is the matter with the world's casting directors?)Even the film's closest-to-villainous characters are likable and good- looking. One man who ignores his intended and pays more attention to business is one of them, but he is to be pitied, not censured.Look especially for Rachel Dratch, of whom probably I should have known, but this was my first look. She is absolutely adorable, and in her last scene, she steals it. Watch her face. Marvelous!The music is not even close to being what I would ordinarily listen to, but as setting for the dances, it was something even I liked. Some of the choreography is less than perfect, but the dancers are so good, so watchable, so graceful and athletic, any flaws (which might be subjective, anyway) are totally unimportant.In short, this is one excellent movie, one I've already watched twice, and one I highly recommend to any person who likes dance, who likes "damn nice" people (to quote one character's assessment of some of his dance rivals), and who appreciates top-of-the-line talent.
mollidew
I have seen some discrepancies on the storyline stated here. I have watched this movie many times but Amy Smart's character said she took ballet between 4 and 12 years of age. I don't remember her stating she had Broadway aspirations. The movie does speak loudly about disabilities and if you buy the movie you find out that one of the dancers is deaf. Tom Malloy mentions it in the commentary he does with Amy Smart on the DVD. This was an independent movie that almost went belly up and I have to say they did a really good job. It isn't about what type of dancing is better than another but about this man who rises above it all due to his disability to become a successful dance instructor and competitor. This in no way is a chick flick. There were too many males dedicated to the making of this movie. Many who compete and love this type of dancing. This story is not like any movie I have ever seen before other than it is about dancing. It was about life. A couple are planning to marry and Amy's character wants to learn to dance for her wedding after she see's Tom Malloy's character dance where she teaches. Billy Zane's character is married to his job. Through this experience they come to find out they aren't right for each other. Tom's character and Amy's fall in love. That of course was expected and I would suppose most expected them to win the competition. Basically what they stated is they knew they weren't good enough to win a competition like that but it was that their characters tried and they won later.Tom Malloy and Amy Smart should be commended since they actually did most of the dancing in the movie and usually when their doubles came it was to do some of the lifts. They spent hours on end perfecting their dancing. Billy Zane is hilarious in this movie and a lot of his dialog was ad libbed.There were friends and family in the movie and this is pointed out in the commentary. This is one thing I prefer about owning the DVD to just watching the movie. It gives great insight to the making of the film and the amount of effort it took and why they did scenes the way they did. I loved it from the first sitting because it isn't violent, bloody, or full of foul language. It is just a good movie without all the shock value that is so prevalent these days.
vjconforte
I'm anticipating the release of this film so friends can enjoy it as much as I did. I had the pleasure of viewing it at the Phoenix Film Festival and the house was packed. To our surprise Mr Zane and Mr Malloy along with other cast members flew in for the screening. We've all seen these types of films before, but they never cease to keep us in our seats. This film focusing on West Coast Swing dancing competition and a dancer with a hearing disability, Wow! The film is inspirational to say the least and showcased many brilliant dancers.It was clearly evident that the film was a big hit with the ovation given at the conclusion of the film.I would also like to make note of the cast staying around for close to an hour after the film answering various questions on this film, independent films in general, and how to get into the business.If you're looking for a feel good movie with great music, acting, and dancing, don't miss it.
dbborroughs
Okay play along with me, teacher who's husband is too busy for her meets a dancer who offers to teacher her and go into competition with her. If you can't fill in the blanks this movie is for you. If you can fill in the blanks and don't care this movie is for you. If you can fill in the blanks and wants more than what you've filled in you may want to take a pass. Well made but as by rote as they come.Okay its not as fill in the blanks as something as "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", there are some twists and turns, but for the most part this is a film that never really strives to be much of anything creatively. Its sort of like a Harlequin Romance where you know exactly whats going to happen because you've read a dozen other books exactly like it. If thats your type of film, by all means give it a go.