Actor : Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Andie MacDowell,
Running Time : 113 minutes
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By
E. M. Bristol "bibliophile" (boston, mass) (VINE VOICE)(REAL NAME)
From Tom Cruise getting down in his tighty whiteys in "Risky Business" to Jennifer Grey having the time of her life in "Dirty Dancing", eighties movies were filled with great moments involving dancing. They were one of a kind, and can't be recreated with the same impact. If you asked me before I saw the reviews, I would have said that the cinematic world did not need a remake of "Footloose." Mainly, because I can't think of a remake of an eighties' film that bettered the original. In this case, I've only seen bits of the original, so I thought this was pretty good. The plot is the same as the `84 version. When a group of teens are killed in a drunk driving accident, the minister (Dennis Quaid) whose son has also died, and the town officials ban virtually everything teens do for recreation, including dancing. (Drag racing busses aflame, does get a pass.) Three years later, Bobby's younger sister, Ariel, played by Julianne Hough, is busy doing everything that's been banned and not caring if she's caught. She also has the requisite bad boy older boyfriend, who doesn't respect her. Naturally, she's a perfect match for new kid in town Ren (Kenny Wormald reprising the Kevin Bacon role), who's moved in with his uncle's family, following the death of his mom from cancer. Ren is a good kid, but after a series of run-ins with the local authorities, he decides to cut loose, kick off his Sunday shoes and with his new friends, get the ban on dancing revoked.The lead does a good job, but if you ask me, Miles Tel ler, playing Ren's pal who must overcome his fears of being a "dancing dork" stole the show. Also excellent is Andie McDowell, in the role of the preacher's wife, who has stood by her man for too long and is about to tell him some uncomfortable truths. Oh yes, and the dancing is totally awesome.
By
MiSSyD1011
As soon as I heard from a local Sheriff in Hiram, Ga that the Downtown Hiram Car lot and Downtown Hiram (Where the bus drove through and stopped) was filming the new Footloose (August 2010) I was all over it. I found all of the locations used, and even went into Cowboys Atlanta in Kennesaw, Ga when they were filming since I know the houseband and had connections. I was waiting since then for it to be in theaters. I have seen the original 198 4 version thousand times, but I LOVE the new one as well. Not only is it personal to me, but I love when they actually do a great re-make. So if you have not seen it yet. Get off these reviews and see it BEFORE judging (since I know some people are TOO judgmental over it)
By
Robert G. Splaine Jr. "patsfanrob" (Phoenix) (REAL NAME)
This is a remake of an iconic 1980's film about a town that has banned dancing for its young residents. A young man moves in from Boston and tries to change the law. This one features some very solid performances, and the interaction between the characters is the strong suit of the movie. There are some good dance sequences, and storyline is st ill a good fit for the modern era. Julianne Hough is a rebellious young woman trying to establish her own identity apart from being the preacher's daughter. She is terrific, as well as being absolutely gorgeous. This is a fun movie that I could see again.
By
Rissi (USA)
I was itching to get out to the cineplex to see something new since it'd felt like a loooong time since last I saw something on the big screen (compared to average America, I see very few movies in theaters). Since I've not yet seen the "classic" 1980's version on which this re-make was inspired by, I won't be making comparison observations... nevertheless I do know who stars in the prior version and have heard of it. This recent theater release looked entertaining and given my re cent "love affair" with movies that feature dancing I decided it was high time I saw this... and I left the theater impressed. It was very well produced and surprisingly, well-acted; knowing that Julianne Hough ("Dancing with the Stars") starred as Ariel made this an even more interesting movie to see because of her professional training as a dancer - and because I occasionally enjoy watching the reality show. *grin* As entertainment goes, I loved this film. It's peppy and happy-go-lucky yet it isn't without heart and that is - in my humble opinion what good entertainment should inspire. It is wonderful when something can "inspire" (even if it is in the loosest sense of the word) and still be heartfelt. There are probably three scenes that stick out in my mind as making the movie worth seeing - two of them showcase dancing, one of which closes the movie and the third (which is the best of all and makes the movie worth the near two hours if nothing else does) is a sequence th at teaches one character to dance. If you do not smile at the sweetness during this part of the movie, I would argue that you do not know what "wholesome entertainment" is then. Footloose threw in a surprise or two along the ride to the heart of its story making this not just another teen flick but a story worth seeing. There are actually more poignant moments than its viewing audience will give it credit for - even I got a little misty-eyed (something unusual from me) in the final moments when Ariel tells her dad that they are "dancing." For country music fans, Blake Shelton just happens to be the voice who re-recorded the titular song - and it sounds fantastic! I liked how the characters related to one another - especially Ren's treatment of Ariel. He saw through her charade quickly and told her right off he wouldn't be a party to her ploy - his words make their impact and in the end his respect of her changes her. Loosely based off of true events, this isn't a movie that I can readily suggest you see with your little sisters, but in all other respects it's a toe-tapping good time.Overall, this was a wonderful, entertaining production - I highly recommend it. Find my full-length review at: scribblesscriptsandsuchblogspot.com
By
Miss Mo
I just want to say that this movie is amazing. I have never been so it to a movie. I have been singing and trying to dance to every song. I have played footloose at least 150 times in the past week. The movie, the music, and the dancing is all amazing in all aspects of the word. WAY TO FREAKING GO!!!!!!!!!!
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