Footloose

  • 2011


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Positive Reviews 97
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Average Rating 3.1/5
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3.0
Brewer cant decide whether to lampoon the originals premise, play it straight, or push it even further into the realm of melodrama, but he mostly ends .. Av Club
1.9
This 2011 version is so similar sometimes song for song and line for line that I was wickedly tempted to reprint my 1984 review, word for word. Rogerebert
3.0
Many remakes are unnecessary or downright depressing, so theres an element of surprise when one is actually decent. Common Sense Media
2.5
Paramounts reboot never quite cuts loose enough to distinguish itself from the original. Variety
4.0
It manages to stay true to the original while shining on its own. We Got This Covered
3.0
The plot may be straightforward but its refreshing to see a modern dance film that tackles religion, convention and local law alongside the requisite .. Time Out
3.1
What results is something stylish, modern, nostalgic, cheesy, and more than a little Frankensteinian, composed of surprisingly uninsulting contemporar ..
3.1
Brewer has delivered a largely unobjectionable note for note facsimile of Herbert Rosss ode to teenage rebellion, young love and the unfettered joy of ..
1.5
The film doesnt wander too far in search of faddishness; theres no You Got Served style crunking, and the movies oft lampooned, angrily cathartic aban .. Screen Daily
1.5
I cant sing either, but singing isnt nearly as popular as getting out on a dance floor and shaking it to some music. Collider
4.5
Watching this version back to back with original doesnt really help as they are very much the same film. Collider
2.0
Wormalds appeal grows throughout the film, spurring curiosity as to what else this former backup dancer for Justin Timberlake might be capable of. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Finally, along comes a remake a darn faithful one, too thats not a just a pointless rehash or mindless retread.Craig Brewers Footloose manages to upda ..
3.0
It doesnt have the emotional impact of the original, but it ups the energy level.
3.8
Its a vibrant youth musical that will appeal to audiences who havent seen the 1984 original. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
There have been far, far worse remakes out there.Harmless, feel good fun.
3.0
Wormald lacks Bacons charisma but Hough has an undeniable star quality, and Teller is a comic delight. Ny Daily News
4.0
You want booties shakin, hips gyrating and toes a tappin Youve got it in spades here. JoBlo
3.0
Does the director find a successful balance that brings out the charm of the original Footloose to a modern audience, while also addressing the films .. Screen Rant
2.5
2 out of 4 stars Country USA Language English Among the many notable albums of 1984 are the soundtracks for This Is Spinal Tap, Stop Making Sense, Pur .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Watching these movies, you can almost hear the conversation between studio suits: No one can say its pointless if its sadder!.It worked for Batman, ri .. Philly
3.1
As remakes go, Footloose is fine, serving up slightly fresher batches of cheese and corn. Philly
4.0
Co writer and director Craig Brewer has done a remarkable job resurrecting the lively and rambunctuous spirit of the 1984 hit of Footloose. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
An almost risibly old fashioned crowd pleaser...weirdly constrained by Brewers determination to ape the original so earnestly...so clean cut and whole .. One Guys Opinion
5.0
(Only the one pure villain can be categorized by movie typehes vintage Redneck Dick.) Village Voice
3.1
If there is a movie more familiar to multiple generations than Footloose, chances are it has hills covered in edelweiss or Atlanta burning down.You ta .. Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
Footloose offers more lively entertainment value than the 2009 Fame mis fire, but it nevertheless feels unnecessary. ReelViews
2.0
While plenty of years have passed since its 1984 theatrical debut, the movie still feels like a fresh slice of teen fantasy, infused with an iconic so .. Blu Ray
3.5
In this remake of the 1984 teenpic , a brooding city kid (Kenny Wormald) moves to a conservative village where dancings been outlawed. Chicago Reader
3.8
Director Craig Brewer, who co wrote the script, gives us the same premise but sees the resulting conflict as one that stems from a place of unbridled .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Also good is McKinnon, who gives cracker expectations and smoothly counters them.
2.5
Except for the energetic moves that are busted, theres not much to celebrate in the Footloose reboot. Usa Today
3.1
Brewer has infused Hustle & Flow with a gritty authenticity that quickly proves impossible to resist, and theres little doubt that if nothing else the .. Reel Film Reviews
2.5
Lets face it, as iconic as it may have been and might still be, the original film was nothing tremendous. Screen It
2.0
The patent absurdity would be forgotten or at least forgiven if the songs and the moves were any good, but aside from the title track its a sorry farr .. Independent
2.5
There are cellphones and iPads and a more integrated cast in this reboot of 1984s Footloose.Otherwise, its hard to tell the difference, so misguidedly .. Rolling Stone
4.0
And if its to your taste, this remake will push your pleasure buttons over and over again. The Wrap
3.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Craig Brewer, Footloose is based on the much loved 1984 teen classic and stars newcomer .. View London
2.0
This same premise holds for the remake, and it seems more pandering (and dated) than ever. Cs Monitor
3.8
Its non campy, emotionally engaging and respectful of the built in drama that comes with being a teen. New York Post
2.5
The films one moment of charm is, ironically, the same highpoint of the original version, when Ren teaches Willard to dance. Film Journal International ..
3.0
A pleasant reminder of the past for fans of the first one, and an agreeable enough experience for everyone else. Az Central
3.0
Its star, Kenny Wormald, dances to the White Stripes Catch Hell Blues but the mood is just as furious. Smh
4.4
Its a popcorn hit packed with immediate pleasures music, color, action, movement, melodrama, beautiful young women and handsome young men a brash, big .. Star Tribune
1.5
But Moan didnt even come close to earning back its modest production budget.
3.0
Like a time capsule, Footloose is tame and safe entertainment, an impersonal movie that lacks distinctive vision or aesthetic, and one that could take .. Emanuellevy
1.0
This is an unimaginative, near carbon copy of what everyone recognised in 1984 as a cross between Flashdance and Rebel Without a Cause. Guardian
3.0
Scenes are clumsily bolted together, but whats most intriguing about Footloose is its message of community activism rather than youth rebellion. Guardian
3.5
Footloose serves as a reminder that when we try to protect our children, sometimes we can go too far.Banning dancing is definitely one of those times. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
All in all, this is a film I attended with rock bottom expectations, and came out of feeling elated. Daily Mail
3.0
With the weight of the film on his shoulders and feet Wormald doesnt let it down. Eye For Film
3.0
While the story may be predictable and formulaic, the film is nicely done with plenty of sparks between the two attractive leads as they find themselv ..
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Footloose (Paramount Pictures) As this remake begins, the small, Southern, bible belt town of Bomont is grief stricken over t .. Susang Ranger
4.0
But its also just as exuberant and silly and joyful.You cant really ask much more from something you didnt ask to exist in the first place. Movies
3.5
Its the single most harmless teen movie in the recent cinematic landscape, and also one of the most charmingly fun. Movies
1.5
An unnecessary, though enjoyable, remake of Kevin Bacons 1984 breakout hit. New Yorker
4.5
Maybe there is something timeless in anachronism. Maybe Brewer has located the heart beneath the hoke. Time
3.8
That said, Brewer, while bolstering the drama, still has plenty of fun, after all, this is a music driven film about an outsider fighting an anti danc .. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Brewers version, though, lacks a distinct personality of its own.When a film depends on feeling something between the photogenic but antiseptic Wormal .. Chicago Tribune
3.5
What trips the movie up is when it feels obliged to pay homage to the original. Bullz-Eye
4.5
Which means were subjected to horrifyingly catchy tunes like Lets Hear It for the Boy and Kenny Logginss infamous theme song songs that will ring in y .. Flickfilosopher
2.5
Theres a lot of nostalgic goodwill for the 1984 teen dance drama Footloose, much of which may arise from the fact that people havent actually seen the .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
Sure, it sings a familiar tune. But its got a good beat, and you can dance to it. Hollywood
2.5
Sadly, at least as far as I am concerned this new Footloose doesnt dance to a different enough beat to make it something Id want to cut loose to. Movie Freak
4.0
What it comes down to is that every decision made early on ultimately pays off to create a satisfying experience overall.
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
3.0
The standard of dancing is light years better.Script and direction are tighter, punchier and to the point. Herald Sun
3.8
It doesnt try to vastly improve the material, but it doesnt just copy it, either.It updates it a bit, fleshes out a character or two and never loses t .. Nj
3.0
Its not an epic adventure with a cast of thousands, or a sci fi thriller in need of digital effects. 7M Pictures
2.5
Quaids character rails against technology and the disintegration of family values but his value as a contemporary Tea Party symbol is negated by the m .. The Age
3.0
This should not be any surprise even to those who never saw the original. Maki At The Movies
2.0
The movies plot is very linear; just like in the original Footlose, its quite predictable and doesnt provide any real surprises or unexpected turns in .. Cine Vue
3.0
It may not be a scene for scene remake, but its content to make most of the same moves resulting in a film thats corny, predictable and disposable.But .. Mirror
2.5
Its hard to believe about someone of my generation, but Ive never seen the original 1984 Footloose. Three Movie Buffs
3.0
Footloose is fancy free, an iconic movies tribute that could stand on its own two, tapping feet. Tamp A Bay
2.0
The dance finale, with the glitter falling from the ceiling and the carpark fist fight doesnt deliver the cathartic punch the film seems aiming for ei .. Abc
4.0
In truth, its a flawed movie but one thats immensely enjoyable in a guilty pleasure sort of way. Digital Spy
3.0
Ren now dances with his iPod, the black kids krump in the carpark and the grown ups worry about the recession. And thats about where the updating ends .. Flicks
3.8
It also finds a victorious sense of pride in dancing your ass off good clean rebellion if there ever was some. Red Eye Chicago
2.5
Footloose poses as a bold update, but its shockingly out of step with the times. Stl Today
3.1
Would Footloose exist without its 1980s predecessor, an entertaining if now glaringly dated snapshot of that particular decade Dustin Put Man
2.5
Its no classic, but I was mildly surprised at how comparatively engaging it is. Christianity Today
1.0
But its not.Instead, just like the original, its a bogus feel good melodrama built around ersatz popular music lame hip hop, bad power pop, worse coun .. Hollywood And Fine
3.5
Footloose is a fun, energetic and sexy remake which successfully remixes its cult classic predecessor to make for an entertaining time at the flicks. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
The most immaterial remake of 2011, and boy, aint that saying something. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.8
Theres something weird and funny and awkward about my story, a story that will forever tie a traumatic event in my life to the weird and funny and awk ..
3.1
A boisterous, almost scene for scene remake of the 1984 jukebox musical dance hit. Js Online
3.5
Footloose Synopsis Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. Movie Web
3.0
And guess what.Grab yer pardners because its not bad..if youre in the mood for a spot of hoedown line dancing, a bit of homespun philosophy and a scho .. Sky
1.0
The end result is too bland to really work for either demographic and will more likely find favour with fans of the recent stage productions. Scots Man
3.1
And while it gets points for its technical prowess, it loses them for originality. No La
3.1
The remake... dabbles in unnecessary fisticuffs like the original but also provides greater diversity of dancing and allows Miles Teller to do the unt .. Post Gazette
2.0
But theres no getting around it: this is a crushingly terrible picture. Dvd Talk
3.0
Cut loose.Slipping comfortably into Kevin Bacons dancing shoes, newcomer Kenny Wormald is the big city boy who moves to a small town where dancing has .. What So
2.5
If you havent seen the original and are happy to ignore some of the more mad script decisions, you might get a kick out of it, but otherwise, youre be .. Film 4
4.5
This is a fun little update that fans of the original will enjoy, but its good enough to stand on its own and entertain a whole new generation of teen .. Bowling Green Daily News
4.0
But as it stands alone, Brewers Footloose is indeed a fancy free and (Ill say it again) fun time.It also at a pivotal point has the good sense to avoi .. Streaming Quickflix
3.0
Craig Brewers remake of Footloose doesnt have a ton to recommend it its a remake of Footloose but theres at least one very compelling reason to see it .. Film Blather
3.0
Footloose is kind of like eating imitation crab. The taste is there, but its just not quite right. Tri City Herald
4.5
The cheesy angst filled sequences of dancing alone in abandoned factories remain, but somehow it all comes together here far better than it ever did b .. Trespass Mag
3.0
a pretty good remake of Footloose: good hearted, sincere, enjoyable, not too stupid Filmcritic.com
3.8
The movie brings out some touching and heartfelt emotions. You wont be able to resist bobbing your head and tapping your toes. The 113 minute running .. Entertainment Spectrum
4.0
Even that awful maroon tuxedo jacket.But he also gives the film an energy the first film didnt have. Media Mikes
4.5
This is the feel good film of the year! So break out the confetti and dust off those dancin shoes! This is our time time for everybody to cut loose Fo ..
3.8
Its taken me a long time to come to grips with this cinematic weakness or maybe its a blessing. I like dance movies, especially if the music is bouncy .. Qc Times
1.5
Brewer adds a gritty texture and shows ingenuity in the ways he inserts tunes from the original. But the basic material is at best a guilty pleasure. Boston Phoenix
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
3.5
Remaking this 80s classic was probably very hard on the new cast. Cairo 360
4.0
It would be easy to dismiss Footloose as a glitzy reboot made solely to capitalize on the recent musicals craze among teens.And in many ways it is tha .. World Wng
2.0
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1.5
May not make as great a dent in the current generation as the original film had, but it does offer up a commendable amount of energy and heart... Film.com
2.0
Is there any thing lamer than rebelling exactly the same way that your parents did ... This is not to elevate the original Footloose beyond its modest .. Metro Times
1.5
But then, apart from that killer Bacon kid, I couldnt see much reason for watching the first one either. Saportare Port
3.0
Brewer puts just enough smarts, sweat and swagger into his version of the dance steps making up this film that you cant help but move your feet and hu .. MSN Movies
2.0
The most important thing this version has in common with the original is that the talking parts are too long and the dancing parts are too short. Movie Mom
4.0
So there may be more than a few misgivings about remaking seminal 80s movie Footloose. Liver Pool Echo
3.0
The latters easy charm almost makes his misguided ideas seem appealing. Kc Active
2.0
Indeed, the films sheer exuberance is frequently enough to overcome its regular moments of dull writing, dubious logic, and cliched plotting and actin .. Blog Oregonlive
2.0
Dennis Quaid takes on the John Lithgow role and seems equally adept at not bursting out laughing at the central premise of this ridiculous movie. Movie Juice
1.9
This remake plays like the high school version of a big Broadway stage show. Although thats probably unfair to high school theater. Host Madison
3.5
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4.4
You deal with your pain in extremes, the minister is told. The line is a key to Brewers filmography: All the directors movies are about people who dea .. Commercial Appeal (Memphis ..
2.5
And so it is, as it has ever been, as it always shall be: Every generation has its timetime to cut loose footloose! American Profile
3.0
I was not impressed by the original and was pleased to find a slight satisfaction in the refreshed model. Jo Reviews
2.5
It wasnt a great movie, but its an enjoyable one with a few strong dance sequences. Big Hollywood
1.3
You got to turn me around and put my feet on the ground, so I can walk out as quickly as possible.
2.0
Give credit to Craig Brewer, the filmmaker behind the new Footloose, for realizing a new step was in order. Dallas News
3.1
While the 2011 version of the film doesnt suck, it isnt as good as the original ... Atlantic City Weekly
2.5
The original was pretty darn near perfect. Inexplicably, the one thing they didnt bring back was Kevin Bacons unforgettable signature hand swinging, l .. Ladue News
3.5
Hough easily handles the stereotypical dialogue and situations but is never given a song and barely three seconds of solo time on the dance floor. Windy City Media Group
3.0
While the story is more oddly archaic than ever, we might find ourselves exiting the movie with the overwhelming desire to kick off our own Sunday sho ..
3.0
While not an improvement on the cinematic gem of the 80s, this version is a pleasant homage. Cinema Clips
3.5
A classic example of how much an audience can forgive if theres a great opening and terrific ending. Easy Reader News
3.5
Brewers camera clings to the bodies of the dancers who emit more heat than the burning Southern sun. Moviedex
3.5
If more than several hours pass without your comment being approved, it has likely been blocked for some reason, so please feel free to try posting ag .. Ebert Presents
3.0
Nothing about this remake challenges the original. What it does do is introduce a new generation to a great story with heart and there really cant be .. MovieFIX
3.0
type Movie Current Status In Season performer Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, Sarah Jessica Parker director Herbert Ross We gave it an A Actor Kenny Wormald .. Feeds
2.5
Wormald and Hough are both handsome and good on the dance floor, but they come across more like teen stars in training than representations of real yo .. Feeds Boston
3.0
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3.0
Star crossed lovers Wormald and Julianne Hough cant match Bacon and Lori Singer, but over 30s will tap feet and the Glee crowd will mime along.
3.0
This guilty pleasure update has an angsty adolescent energy thats as infectious as anything in Contagion.
4.5
Infused with acrobatic break dancing, its also more virtuosic, which makes this more of a musical and less of a naturalistic drama.The styles run the .. Ma Cleans
3.0
The dancing sequences are terrific even the line dancing is tolerable but what really sells this quality reboot are the dashes of reality missing from .. Brisbane Times



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