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Take The Lead Reviews

2006

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Based on a true story, the film centres 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 channelling his .. Read more

Starring	Antonio Banderas, Alfre Woodard, Ray Liotta, Laura Benanti
Director	Liz Friedlander
Genres	Drama, Music/Musical

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- Inner city schoolkidsâ lives are changed by charismatic teacher: yes, thereâs more than a touch of âDangerous... read more on Time Out
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  Hot!
  
  They just don't make good dance movies like this anymore! Antonio sizzled when he showed his students how it's done.
  
  If you like Dirty ... read more »
  
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  - North London
  - 23 Apr 2006 at 09:46
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  hot & antonio banderas
  
  who doesn't want antonio banderas as their dance teacher? detention just got interesting and HOT. Please yourself and help yourself, being the choices for ... read more »
  
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- - chocolateparsnips
  - 20 reviews
  - Plymouth
  - 01 Feb 2012 at 15:59
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  Good start then downhill.
  
  I found this film started off great but went downhill after that which is a real shame because i was really enjoying it one minute and waiting for it to finish ... read more »
  
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- - Sab76
  - 55 reviews
  - 14 Aug 2011 at 01:46
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  take the lead
  
  This film was predictable to a degree but soooooooooooooo worth it just to hear antonio speak and dance - wonderful :) A very feel good movie
  
  makes ... read more »
  
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- - south6
  - 7 reviews
  - 09 May 2011 at 08:58
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  Wow - I've been tango'd!
  
  If you want to see the sexiest, most fabulous tango ever danced on screen, then watch the moment when Antonio Banderas and his gorgeous dancer friend show a ... read more »
  
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- - SusieP
  - 118 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 13 Dec 2010 at 14:04
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  Take the lead
  
  Very good film, why are these types of films few and far between. Good story line and excellent dancing. Keeps you interested from start to finish
  
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  - East Sussex
  - 17 Jul 2010 at 23:28
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  A little cheesy ...
  
  but none the less a fairly enjoyable film. Easy to watch and good storyline. Acting was good but I was little disapointed with some of the choreography.
  
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  - Chorley
  - 10 May 2010 at 12:32
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  it was ok
  
  this movie was ok would't buy it but may rent it again in a year or so time.
  
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- - WHATNOT
  - 6 reviews
  - Southsea
  - 04 May 2010 at 11:37
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  Brilliant Feel Good Film
  
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  A film that I could watch over and over due to it's ultimate feel good theme. The fact that it is also a real life story and knowing what this one man has ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Apr 2010 at 17:08
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  Take The Lead
  
  Very good movie. Based on true story and it great to see something different done.
  
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  - Westhill
  - 21 Dec 2009 at 09:18
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  Great Dance Film
  
  I got this on DVD and then turned out to be on Sky too but I would watch this film over and over again!! Well recommended and some great moves!!!
  
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- - GJKnight
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  Hot!
  
  They just don't make good dance movies like this anymore! Antonio sizzled when he showed his students how it's done.
  
  If you like Dirty ... read more »
  
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- 236077
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  - North London
  - 23 Apr 2006 at 09:46
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  - 5
  Dirty Dancing eat your heart out! this film rocks.
  
  Got to be the best dance film ever. This even beats dirty dancing.The young cast are fantastic as is Antonio Banderas,the character of inspirational dance ... read more »
  
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- - Abbey T
  - Nailsea,Bristol
  - 16 May 2006 at 16:50
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  Excellent Fun
  
  This film was great entertainment. Predictable but very groovy. A smashing performance from Antonio Banderas. This film is young, groovy fresh and fun, makes ... read more »
  
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- - Playford
  - 22 reviews
  - Rochester
  - 05 Jan 2007 at 08:34
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  Absolutely Great!
  
  I so enjoyed this film, Banderas is fantastic in the role & oh so sexy! Feel good, feel better, feel great, its that sort of film
  
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  - Bicester, oxon
  - 16 May 2007 at 05:03
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  BALLROOM BLITZ!!
  
  JUST BEEN TO SEE THIS AT THE CINEMA AND IT WAS WELL WORTH WATCHING.
  
  I WASN'T TO SURE AT FIRST AS I'M NOT TO KEEN ON BALLROOM, BUT I WAS GLAD ... read more »
  
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  - ESSEX, ENGLAND
  - 28 Apr 2006 at 15:20
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  If you like Dance ...
  
  This is an enjoyable film & I did love the dancing.
  
  The story line & end are very predictable . Banderas was disappointing -expected him to ... read more »
  
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  - Edinburgh
  - 05 Nov 2006 at 12:32
- - 3
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  Seen it all before
  
  Unoriginal and uninspiring.
  
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  - SE1
  - 20 Dec 2006 at 17:26
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  Banderas rocks.
  
  I think this film is an absolute turkey, but am awarding it 2 stars, both for Banderas, who becomes better looking and a better actor with the passing years... read more »
  
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- - granita
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  - 17 Feb 2007 at 23:57
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  Take The Lead (2006)
  
  I really liked the idea of this film and it really portrayed the difficulty in bonding and showing some real down and out kids that they can have a goal and use... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 14 Aug 2007 at 06:41
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  Enjoyable
  
  A very entertaining, enjoyable film with some great music and dance moves. Well worth watching.
  
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  - Swansea, Wales
  - 23 Aug 2007 at 23:03

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- Take The Lead
  
  Based on a true story, the film centres 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 ...