Footloose
He's a big-city kid in a small town. They said he'd never win. He knew he had to.
Kevin Bacon (Hollow Man, A Few Good Men) leapt to stardom in this stand-up-and-cheer film that bursts with hit songs and dance. Ren McCormick (Bacon) is a big-city kid looking for some fun. But, after Ren moves to the sleepy Midwest, he finds himself in the town that fun forgot! When Ren hears that the town's uptight minister (John Lithgow) has placed a ban on dancing, he decides to take a stand. With his best friend (Chris Penn) and the minister's rebellious daughter (Lori Singer), Ren wages a fight for the right to shake, rattle and roll -- a campaign that will have the town in an uproar...and the kids dancing in the street. With an infectious soundtrack featuring Deniece Williams' "Let's Hear It For the Boy" and Kenny Loggins' chart-topping title song, Footloose is one movie with all the right moves.
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Let's hear it for Kevin Bacon - Amadeus
I thought there would never be a good dance movie after "Saturday Night Fever." That was until "Footloose" came along. I disliked both "Flashdance" and "Staying Alive" because they were just lame circuses that were not fun at all. But "Footloose" is an improvement because the songs are more fun to dance to and the plot doesn't include any cheesy ballet contests or broadway musicals. "Footloose" tells the story of a kid (Kevin Bacon) who loves to dance. Unfortunately for him, he and his family move to a town where a Reverend (John Lithgow) is responsible for the law against public dancing. It was a shock to find that "Footloose" passed for a "PG" rating when it should have been given the "PG-13" rating, which was added to the ratings system the year it came out. If you want to see a movie that includes dancing, I prefer you see this movie or "Saturday Night Fever."footloose - wizard_5860
All I can say is very good musical/drama unusual mix do be a drama and a musical. Kevin Bacon should be acclaimed for his part in this movie hw carries his role very well. And to think there are some towns in the south that are dry and loud music is banned, talk about culture schock. Something closr to what I lived in Alabama.Great Music and Dancing!! - Rita
The songs in this movie are wonderfully reminiscent of the 80's when I was in my teen years and brings back a lot of good memories. The dancing is incredible and Kevin Bacon is truly remarkable. My favorite dance scene is when he dances alone in an old warehouse. The story is good, but I watch it for the great music and great dancing scenes!!
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Let's hear it for Kevin Bacon - Amadeus
I thought there would never be a good dance movie after "Saturday Night Fever." That was until "Footloose" came along. I disliked both "Flashdance" and "Staying Alive" because they were just lame circuses that were not fun at all. But "Footloose" is an improvement ...footloose - wizard_5860
All I can say is very good musical/drama unusual mix do be a drama and a musical. Kevin Bacon should be acclaimed for his part in this movie hw carries his role very well. And to think there are some towns in the south that are dry and loud music is banned, ...Great Music and Dancing!! - Rita
The songs in this movie are wonderfully reminiscent of the 80's when I was in my teen years and brings back a lot of good memories. The dancing is incredible and Kevin Bacon is truly remarkable. My favorite dance scene is when he dances alone in an old warehouse. ...