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Center Stage [DVD]

Rated: Suitable for 12 years and over | Format: DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Icelandic, Hindi, Hebrew, Dutch, Bulgarian, German, Turkish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Greek, Norwegian, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent.
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Aug 2001
  • Run Time: 111 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005AVW0
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 58,811 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Directed by Nicholas Hynter, whose theatrical background provided a magnificent debut with The Madness of King George [1994], Center Stage is a drama set in the hugely competitive and pressured world of a New York Ballet company. By no means breaking any new ground, Hynter's movie dusts down the all-too-familiar staples of the likes of Fame and A Chorus Line and gives them a glamorous, energetic update. Fans of those classic "Backstage" movies can expect, and duly receive, all the usual clichés: the domineering stage mother; the dancer who risks health for success; the arrogant male lead dancer; the struggling newcomer; the imperious teacher; even the last-minute injury. Yet, like a guilty pleasure, it's hard not to enjoy Hynter's realistic and reverential glimpse of this ruthless, demanding world, never succumbing to overt soapy theatrics and filled with impressive dance sequences. While not as exuberant as Fame, it's still a fun, if depthless, look at the world of Ballet.

On The DVD: Hynter's commentary, while not brimming with technical detail or thrilling anecdote, allows him to expound on this particularly demanding profession, as well as his personal recollections of theatrical life. While the two deleted scenes are forgettable, Dance fans will enjoy the five extended performance sequences, while a making-of featurette and Mandy Moore video round off a slight package. --Danny Graydon

Product Description

Jonathan Reeves (Peter Gallagher) is the artistic director of the American Ballet Company and has a small collection of young students under his wing who face a long struggle for success. As well as growing up and facing adulthood and the onset of relationships, the main problem facing Reeves is what this group can achieve on the stage and whether they can deliver the goods.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable dance spectactular! 15 July 2004
By Emma Hart
Format:DVD
I bought this film a few weeks ago and I've found it a pleasure to watch! The film manages to give a balance between dance and real life problems, and shows an insight into the life of a dancer at the American Ballet Academy.

Okay, the acting is not A* standard and perhaps the script is a little predictable (to say the least), but the dancing certainly makes up for this. The film provides the audience with an eclectic mix of modern and classical ballet, as well as some urban and latin dance influences too.

The ballet itself is beautifully performed, introducing some new talent, especially Amanda Schull who plays Jodie Sawyer. Each dancer has a different style and technique which gives the film such interesting dance sequences. My only criticism is that I felt that the dance students didn't show the level of commitment a real dance student would have, which somehow detaches the audience from being as emotionally involved as perhaps the director would have wanted us to be (due to the script), so this is why I haven't given the film the full 5 stars it would have otherwise recieved.

I found the soundtrack a pleasant surprise with music from Tchaikovsky to Jamiroquai (yes strange concoction) but this mixture of musical genres works very well.

I found the choreography refreshing and varied, and both the dancers and the different styles of dance make this film such a success and such an inspiration. The final dance sequence is the film's climax with bright costumes, great music, and of course, amazing dancing!

If you love to dance, this film is definately for you and if you don't, you might be surprised how much you enjoy it!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, good dancing just a little predictable at parts. 10 Aug 2009
By AJ.
Format:DVD
I enjoyed the film. It was at times predictable as most dance films are however there are wonderful routines and romance throughout. Worth watching.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Center Stage 27 Sep 2006
By Ayse
Format:DVD
The dance scenes make up for everything that's less good! A must for everyone that loves to dance or is interested in dance, specially in ballet!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this film!
Loved the dancing, music and plot line in this film. I would recommend it to anyone who liked dance flicks.
Published 20 days ago by Sophie
5.0 out of 5 stars good film!
watched this years ago in my childhood, got nostalgic and bought it again! good rom-com for a lazy night in, easy watch and basic storyline
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant film
A very soul catching film, brilliant dancing in all scenes, a great story line and a wonderful portrayal of people's struggles in the dancing world. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Katie Louise Stride
5.0 out of 5 stars Girly film with great dances
If you like dance films then this one just has a different spin to the stories, there is no difference of circumstance that cause the drama, just the pressure and stress of ballet... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Katie Blackburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel-good film full of great dance
This is one of my favourite dance films. Some great ballet scenes, which makes a nice change from a lot of the street dance films that are much more common. Read more
Published on 25 April 2011 by nkb
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I cannot comment on the content of this dvd as I have not watched it myself. I bought it for my twelve year old granddaughter who loves to dance and she tells me that she really... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by John
3.0 out of 5 stars The final dance spectacular did not rescue this film for me
Having been introduced to dance films with "Red Shoes", fascinated many years later by "Turning Point" and even loving the cinema performance of "StreetDance 3D" I was hoping for... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2011 by Sheila York
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and esay to watch
Although I will admit this film is VERY corny and the acting is probably a 2star, I just love it. It's so easy to watch and fun loving and if your a dancer, ballet or not, you'll... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2010 by Sarah hobson
2.0 out of 5 stars CENTRE STAGE
It was an entertainiing film but pritty much simular to all the other dance films that the kids make me watch, but is a film you can watch again
Published on 24 May 2010 by Mrs. S. E. Mccarthy
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