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Release Date:
7 April 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
Never Follow.Plot:
The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
1 win & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(12 articles)
Blue Skies for 'Cloudy,'Hazy Starts for 'Surrogates,' 'Fame' (From BoxOfficeMojo.com. 27 September 2009, 11:23 AM, PDT)
Jayde Nicole Says Joe Francis "Attacked From Behind," Wants Cops to Take the Lead
(From E! Online. 31 August 2009, 5:15 PM, PDT)
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Surprisingly really good! more (123 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sat. Nov. 14 | 12:00 PM | TNT |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 |
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Rated PG-13 for thematic material, language and some violence.Parents Guide:
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108 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | UK:12A | Ireland:PG | Hong Kong:IIA | Argentina:Atp | Malaysia:U | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Sweden:7 | Finland:K-11 | Philippines:PG-13 (MTRCB) | Australia:PG | Iceland:10 | Netherlands:6 | South Korea:12 | New Zealand:PG | Portugal:M/12Fun Stuff
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Dante Basco plays the high school boy, Ramos, when at the time of the movie he is 31 years old. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the tango scene of Pierre and Morgan, Pierre his shirt is tucked into his pants, when he says positions please and he walks aside everybody lined up, the shirt is over his pants. moreSoundtrack:
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I just returned from seeing this film at a preview/test screening.
This film was much better than I had expected. The story brings to mind movies such as Mad Hot Ballroom or Dangerous Minds, but is different enough that it is able to stand on its own.
Overall I thought the acting was well done. The dancing was great (both the hip hop dancing and the ballroom). And while I am not a huge Antonio Banderas fan, I thought he was excellent, and I really liked him. He was able to be the star of the movie, but not the center of attention at all times. He looked good and seemed to provide a different element to what could have been the same old "help the inner city kids find hope" story.
The script and dialogue had nothing too cheesy or corny, which is usually found in "feel good" films, or movies about highschool students. There are plenty of funny parts, as well as enough drama and interesting character conflicts to keep everything interesting.
My only complaint was that the ending didn't seem to wrap up everything - there were some back story lines and issues that weren't resolved. But a few unanswered questions can sometimes be better than a cheesy, unbelievable ending where suddenly all is right in the world. I'll be curious to see if they make any changes before it is released in theatres.
I give it an 8 out of 10, because I was genuinely entertained.