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First released in 1984, Footloose now enjoys the same sort of semi-ironic nostalgic cachet as John Hughes' contemporary schlock-fests about angst-ridden teens with silly hair. This is partly due to the fact that, as breathtakingly predictable kids-against-the-squares romps go, it's really pretty tolerable, but it's mostly because of the soundtrack. The songs that appear in the film--notably Kenny Loggins' infectiously vapid title track, and gale-force screecher Bonnie Tyler's excruciating "Holding Out for a Hero"--are possessed of an awfulness so monolithic that they have transcended their era and become reliable floor-fillers at 80s nostalgia discos all over the western world.
The plot, such as it is, sees the eerily androidal Kevin Bacon playing a hip rock & roll youth from the big city rebelling against the strictures of the conservative small town in which he finds himself living. Inevitably, he falls for the daughter of his nemesis, the local preacher (the latter, it has to be said, is played with some aplomb by John Lithgow, who very nearly wrings depth from a character otherwise straight out of the colour-by-numbers guide to movie-making). Inevitably, there are some dance sequences. Inevitably, the kids win out, and the grown-ups realise that maybe they aren't so bad after all.
On the DVD: Footloose can be watched on disc, should you so desire, dubbed in German, Spanish, French or Italian. There also subtitles available in pretty well every European language, as well as Arabic, Hebrew, Russian and Turkish. Other than that there are no extras. --Andrew Mueller
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I really like this film, because it feels like a nostalgic trip to the eighties, and the acting is great. I think the score is excellent, although the dance sequences could be better.That doesn't make the film any worse though, and I like the fact that the plot is all to do with the urge to dance. Kevin Bacon's particularly good as well. The reason I gave it four stars is because it might not be everyone's cup of tea.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There is only one word to describe this film. Fantastic. It's one of those films where you kinda know good will prevail, the baddies will get their dues, and the guy gets his gal, but it's the music that holds the film together.
The music keeps your feet tapping from start to finish, and the last few scenes of them dancing in the barn having been given permission to hold a dance is worth waiting for. Ok, so the dresses and the tuxes are 1980's and I wouldn't be buried in them, and Lori Singer is the worst actress ever, but the energy of the film and the feet stomping music makes you want to watch it again and again and again.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I think this film is brilliant. If you love dancing and 80s music and especially Kevin Bacon then this is the film for you. It is about a boy called Ren McCormick who has moved from the city to a Midwestern town where music, dancing and all youthful joy has been banned. He trys to prove to his town that music can bring out the good in people not the bad.
This is a great film and for people like me who love any dance films and films like Dirty Dancing they will love this.
This is a great film and for people like me who love any dance films and films like Dirty Dancing they will love this.
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Best film of the 80's
Must have watched this movie about 50 times and i still love it.Would recommend this to anyone.Well worth buying.A classic film which everybody loves.
Published 1 month ago by Leah
Love this film
Havent a clue why they had to remake this film as the newer version is not a patch on the original. Fantastic music and great cast
Published 4 months ago by J. Norton
it`s a classic ....
Bought this film for the wife as she has never seen it, she loved every minute of it, everyone must watch this film at least once ....
Published 6 months ago by cbr1100 rider
A must see!
This is a fantastic film and a must see for any lover of a classic. It has a brilliant soundtrack and is much more substantial that the recent remake.
Published 7 months ago by KJS
something to iron to!
Old fashioned and a bit cheesy but absolutely great to watch whilst trying to get through the ironing. Does'nt take any effort to concentrate, just lovely
Published 9 months ago by housewife
Tedious "feel-good" preachy....
I was lent this film, "Footloose", by a member of my uptight, conservative church group with the understanding that it was the first tolerant film about leprosy (and cruel... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A. Moncrieff
DVD Footloose.
great DVD in excellent condition.
The kids loved it the adults found
other things to do. The kids veredict Super!!!!
The kids loved it the adults found
other things to do. The kids veredict Super!!!!
Published 14 months ago by Mr. J. Naven
Footloose and Fancy Free
Foot loose is a cousin to Grease, yep i put it up their with that almighty movie, it's fun loving it tackles breaking down boundaries and been accetped in a small town, Kevin Bacon... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Erikka
Footloose
From the opening sequence with the Footloose music and assorted dancing feet you know you are going to be in for one dated, but hell of a fun film and by the time the end credits... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Spider Monkey
good but not dirty dancing
having never seen this film but hearing a lot about it over the years i bought it, its not dirty dancing but has a good story which basicly is the youth of a town rebelling against... Read more
Published on 25 May 2010 by Emma Nickless
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