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Footloose

Release Date 14 Oct 2011 14 Mar 2012

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Certificate: NR

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Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont's local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister's troubled daughter Ariel in the process.

Cast:
Kenny Wormald | Julianne Hough | Dennis Quaid | Miles Teller

Writers:
Jon Hartmere

Producers:
Neil Meron | Kenny Ortega | Dylan Sellers | Craig Zadan

Directors:
Kenny Ortega

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Hey, it’s a small town in America’s deep south, so, dancing is against the law. But, double hey, this is our time. To live. So, you know, we’re going to dance. No matter what our single parents say!

THE VERDICT: There are a few things you need to know about this remake of the 1984, Kevin Bacon-led teen classic. Such as, Kevin Bacon declined doing a cameo. Originally, Kenny Ortega (High School Musical, This Is It) was going to direct, and his buddy, Zac Effron, was going to be the lead. The lead here, Kenny Wormald, previously appeared in Jennifer Lopez’s MTV series, Dancelife. Oh, and most importantly, Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell are the biggest stars here. Actually, the only thing you need to know is that last fact. RATING: 2/5

Review by Paul Byrne 

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User Reviews

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    Onionhead

    Does the world really need a remake of Footloose? I would answer no, but I must also admit that the new movie is innocuous and pleasant-enough to watch

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    JDX

    exact carbon copy of the first film.. not much to say about it... it was enjoyable.

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    laume

    Footloose is completely harmless, and quite enjoyable at times. Like any good pop song, it's got a beat, and you can dance to it.

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    mart

    If you haven't seen the original and are happy to ignore some of the more mad script decisions, you might get a kick out of it, but otherwise, youre better off re-watching the movie that started it all.

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    lisabyrnedub@hotmail.com

    This is a real girly movie, I think, so alright for something to watch of an evening, however, the original was better...as is usually the case.

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    JudiG

    If you liked the original, you'll enjoy this. Same story with a modern twist - some laughs, goofy momens but overall feelgood

    • Currently 1/5 Stars.

    Ellegibbons

    Terrible turned it off just half way through, but think its aimed at teenagers, and just remembered I aint a teenager :)

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