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All Jody Walker (Amanda Schull) has ever wanted is to be a ballerina in the American Ballet Company. Her dream begins to come true when she's accepted to the company's Academy in New York City. Along with street-smart Eva (Zoe Saldana), veteran student Maureen (Susan May Pratt), sensitive Charlie (Sascha Radetsky), and .. Read more

Starring	Debra Monk, Zoe Saldana, Eion Bailey, Shakiem Evans
Director	Nicholas Hytner
Genres	Drama

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- Even non-dancers will find this offstage and backstage story familiar from A Chorus Line, The Turning Point and dozens of other movies: all the old clichés are dusted off and given another glamorous outing.
- 31017
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  Art is my life...
  
  If only life in the arts (ballet in this case) were so easy and so appealing as this film makes it out to be....
  
  That being said, this film is ... read more »
  
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  - BrumArchangel
  - West Midlands
  - 23 Aug 2005 at 13:30
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  Worth Watching
  
  I very much enjoyed watching this movie. It is not just a movie about ballet or dance. It was entertaining and interesting.
  
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- - NickGamer
  - 34 reviews
  - Aylesbury
  - 22 Nov 2010 at 14:45
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  Great - if you like ballet
  
  If you have little or no interest in classical ballet, this tale of aspiring young dancers will be of little interest. If you are interested in scenes of ... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 21 Nov 2009 at 15:06
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  ok film, not best dance film i have seen
  
  ok film not the best film i have seen of dance films part from that ok.
  
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  - suffolk,england
  - 16 Oct 2009 at 18:05
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  Challenges preconceptions
  
  An interesting and inspiring film that challenges perceptions and views within the dance world. Both in connection with styles of dance and the lives of dancers... read more »
  
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  - Guildford
  - 11 Jul 2009 at 23:47
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  Excellent
  
  I really enjoyed this film, something different.
  
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  - London
  - 07 Jul 2009 at 10:54
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  Ok plot, just bad ballet
  
  Like most 'dance' movie fans I'm not that desperate for an amazing plot providing that the dancing involved is brilliant. Unfortunately for this ... read more »
  
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- - Deborah7
  - 3 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 01 Jul 2009 at 15:44
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  Center Stage
  
  Think this DVD was sent to me in error. Say no more.
  
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  - Ipswich
  - 06 Jun 2009 at 19:57
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  the kids liked it
  
  My twin girls liked this movie but I didn't find it very interesting myself. Its not really aimed at adults I think
  
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- - tomb
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  - Lowestoft
  - 20 May 2009 at 17:31
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  Surprisingly Good
  
  If you enjoy ballet and dance in general then you'll love this film. It's definitely ballet heavy. The story is quite deep at times and the characters ... read more »
  
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  - Essex
  - 13 Jan 2009 at 18:14
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  Centre Stage
  
  Watched it years ago but fancied visiting the past. Good for a girlie Saturday afternoon.
  
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  - Worcester
  - 02 Dec 2008 at 23:02
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- - 2
  - 1
  Art is my life...
  
  If only life in the arts (ballet in this case) were so easy and so appealing as this film makes it out to be....
  
  That being said, this film is ... read more »
  
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- 344606
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  - BrumArchangel
  - West Midlands
  - 23 Aug 2005 at 13:30
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  Great!
  
  Ok, this film is my type of film, bitchy with no limits, obvious storyline but with a much greater way to portray the outcome. It is a better version of fame.
  
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- - Gerard Harkin
  - Glasgow
  - 20 Oct 2006 at 08:52
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  Predictable, but oh so FAB!
  
  I watched this filn for the dancing, and it certainly didn't disappoint! Ok, so the story line is cliched and predictable, but it's such an enjoyable, ... read more »
  
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  - Hampshire, England
  - 20 Dec 2006 at 15:19
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  Save the last dance ...
  
  Save the last dance with out the hip hop but all the fantastci dance moves and cast! Really good movie, i recommend it to anyone who likes any kind of dance or ... read more »
  
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- - Chris#106
  - SHOREHAM BY SEA
  - 29 Aug 2004 at 10:43
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  not a bad show
  
  good story, good moves and brilliant finale. Would definately recommend this movie to anyone who would be into dance and inspiring movies
  
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  - lurgan, N.Ireland
  - 02 Dec 2005 at 02:16
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  cheesy and predictable - but i love it!
  
  If you love dance, you'll love this. Fantastic choreography and a good story (have to admit I've watched it 3 times now) but if you're not into ... read more »
  
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  - Plymouth, UK
  - 13 Sep 2006 at 00:02
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  Great dance moves
  
  This film is slightly cheesy and predictable, but it's easy to watch and has a feel-good ending.
  
  If you like ballet then the dancing is pretty ... read more »
  
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- - Bexy2
  - Devon
  - 22 Nov 2004 at 20:14
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  Interesting or not
  
  Not what I expected really, I was looking for a gay or lesbian movie and this movie only made mild references to it. It was disappointing but a good family ... read more »
  
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- - malaika1
  - manchester
  - 29 Apr 2005 at 12:21
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  Not Fame, but I love it!
  
  Ok, it's another feel-good american movie but I enjoy watching it!
  
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  - York
  - 01 May 2008 at 01:03
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  EXCELLENT
  
  LOVED IT WA A REALLY GOOD FILM , WOULD WATCH AGAIN
  
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- - DKB23D
  - 11 reviews
  - Whitley Bay
  - 21 Jul 2008 at 17:16

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Critics' reviews
- Even non-dancers will find this offstage and backstage story familiar from A Chorus Line, The Turning Point and dozens of other movies: all the old clichés are dusted off and given another glamorous outing.
- 31017
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- So the kids from Fame did live for ever, and here they are sweatin' all over again, seemingly with the same parents and... read more on Time Out
- 44222
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...The movie is loaded with lively dance sequences....Ms. Schull [carries] the movie away with her energy and grace..."
- 9174
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...A compelling look behind the perfect pirouette..." -- Rating: B
- 9172
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...[The film has a] ludicrous yet entertaining 10-minute finale."
- 9175
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Slick and enjoyable....the choreography is graceful..."
- 9173
- - Movieline
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  All Jody Walker (Amanda Schull) has ever wanted is to be a ballerina in the American Ballet Company. Her dream begins to come true when she's accepted to the company's Academy in New York City. Along with street-smart Eva (Zoe Saldana), veteran student Maureen (Susan May Pratt), sensitive Charlie (...