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Key Information
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| Directors: |
Liz Friedlander |
| Stars: |
Antonio Banderas |
| Actors: |
Dante Basco |
| Genre: |
Dramas |
| Subgenre: |
Self-Discovery · True Story · World Music · Dancers · Self-Esteem · Teachers · Children · Music (General) · Theatrical Release |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 (MPAA) |
| Available Formats: |
DVD: Movie Pass |
| UPC: |
794043121524 |
| Release Date: |
2006 |
| Running Time: |
1hr 58min |
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Languages
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| Original Language: |
English |
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DVD Editions
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Format: DVD: Movie Pass
Release Company: Warner Home Video (November 13, 2007)
UPC: 794043111167 |
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Professional Reviews
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(06/01/2006, p.62, Mark Keizer): 3 stars out of 5 -- "Plotwise, there are a handful of nice moments that keep the audience attentive..." |
| More Information |
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Mixing elements of sports film, feel-good drama, and teen movie--with a dash of social realism--TAKE THE LEAD is an inspiring tale of transformation through art and sports. Based on a true story, the film centers on the dashing Pierre Dulaine, an idealistic New York City ballroom dancer who was the subject of the runaway documentary hit MAD HOT BALLROOM (2005). After spying the desperate and violent actions of a young and angry high schooler named Rock, Dulaine becomes intent on channeling his talent into the service of troubled youth, and almost immediately approaches Rock's tough but well-meaning high school principal (the always radiant Alfre Woodward) with the idea of teaching ballroom dancing to detention students. Were it not for the fact that this is a story pulled from real life, the premise might ring false; the fact that it actually happened only makes the movie more powerful. <br> <br> Though at first greeted with the expected disdain and cynicism by his street-hardened students--gang member ... |
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