Movie - Take the lead

[Donna]

Antonio Banderas as a nun? Most excellent! I must see this movie!

Imagine it! Nah, I much prefer him in his black suit than a nuns outfit. He's not a bad mover, but I was expecting a lot more from him. Sometimes he looked like a pole for the girl to dance around. Maybe he's tried ceroc?

[jacksondonut]

Well I am planning to go and watch it again tonight...
I enjoyed the first time and intend to enjoy it again.. mmmm popcorn, choccies.... and some pick n mix... oh, and nearly forgot....

Antonio...

[Rhythm King]

I enjoyed it but it's not in the same league as say, Strictly Ballroom, for example. I felt it was a bit formulaic and the ending was too "Hollywood". I especially liked the tango scene, but the hip hop bit at the end of the ballroom comp was over the top IMHO. Some good stuff on the soundtrack, think I might get that, when it comes out. Likely to see it again, with someone else, next week.

[jiveknight]

Nah, I much prefer him in his black suit than a nuns outfit.

Its just a habit he can't get out of...

[Piglet]

I went to see this last night and loved it.
Lots of giggles and some stunning dancing.
I liked the story line too, and I now see Antonio in a different light

[Msfab]

Can they release a film called, "Don't take the lead" for MsFab.

Ive only just seen this post!
I would have to take the lead if AntonioB was dancing with me!

Did you not see the bit where he explains
Leads - its upto you to Invite
Follows - its upto you to accept/or do it your way!
See this man knows what hes talking about!

Enjoyed the film, a little short i thought and could of done with a bit more dancing.

[Donna]

Did you not see the bit where he explains
Leads - its upto you to Invite
Follows - its upto you to accept/or do it your way!
See this man knows what hes talking about!

Yeah I remember him saying this too, to which I turned around and gave Steve an evil smirk!! Ha ha!

[Vicky]

Ive only just seen this post!
I would have to take the lead if AntonioB was dancing with me!

Did you not see the bit where he explains
Leads - its upto you to Invite
Follows - its upto you to accept/or do it your way!
See this man knows what hes talking about!

Enjoyed the film, a little short i thought and could of done with a bit more dancing.

i agree i went to see it last night. i thought it was amazing but it reminded me of save the last dance a lot!
the dancing was fantastic and i was sitting thinking i know that move

[Donna]

[QUOTE=Vicky] i agree i went to see it last night. i thought it was amazing but it reminded me of save the last dance a lot![QUOTE]

That's what I said before. A lot of these dance movies are the same.

[Vicky]

i know most dance movies are the same i mean take Bring it on! i know it's totally different kinda dancin but the same story lines!

[Donna]

i know most dance movies are the same i mean take Bring it on! i know it's totally different kinda dancin but the same story lines!

One I would be interested to see is Brendan Cole's low budget dance movie. I'm sure it has more dancing in it though.

[senorita]

Hi there! I dont have time to read the whole thread, but was wondering is this worth a viewing??

[Msfab]

Hi there! I dont have time to read the whole thread, but was wondering is this worth a viewing??

Yes

[Andreas]

However, I was also a little disappointed by the vast difference between what I would call a rumba, or salsa, and what the kids were being 'taught' - surely it can't really be that different from what we are taught over here? And 'tango and milonga' being different dances ?

I haven't seen it but can imagine that the Rumba they taught may have been Cuban Rumba, which is VERY different to a ballroom Rumba. As for Tango and Milonga, I did a few workshops way back with Carlos Rivalera and he did teach quite some different stuff for Milonga than for general AT.

[Andreas]

Ive only just seen this post!
I would have to take the lead if AntonioB was dancing with me!

Did you not see the bit where he explains
Leads - its upto you to Invite
Follows - its upto you to accept/or do it your way!
See this man knows what hes talking about!

Did you also see the part where he did NOT say 'if you decide to decline the invitation try and invite yourself'?

[drathzel]

I just watched this on dvd and wasnt impressed. I watched the whole thing and really had too much going on but nothing in depth to sink your teeth into. And way not enough dancing.

And dont you just want to b1tch slap morgaine!

[spindr]

I just watched this on dvd and wasnt impressed. I watched the whole thing and really had too much going on but nothing in depth to sink your teeth into. And way not enough dancing.

And dont you just want to b1tch slap morgaine!

It's harmless tosh -- though it is an appalling Hollywood interpretation of Pierre Dulaine's classes that's shown much better in the "Red Hot Ballroom" documentary.

SpinDr

P.S. Don't bother buying the "Take The Lead" soundtrack unless you only want the hip-hop numbers

[drathzel]

It's harmless tosh -- though it is an appalling Hollywood interpretation of Pierre Dulaine's classes that's shown much better in the "Red Hot Ballroom" documentary.

SpinDr

P.S. Don't bother buying the "Take The Lead" soundtrack unless you only want the hip-hop numbers

I like hip hop which is why i thought i would like the movie.

Harmless.... check
2 hrs of my life i wont get back..... check

i may look up the other doco tho!

[Rhythm King]

You could try the Japanese original, which is charming. Needless to say the soundtrack to the American version was disappointing

I have just bought Patrick Swayze's new film, made with his wife, about a ballet school in New York. It's called "One Last Dance". Haven't watched it yet, but will report back when I have.