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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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Ren McCormick (Kevin Bacon) is a city kid who moves to a Bible Belt town where dancing is banned by the local hell-fire preacher. Ren defiantly hoofs away in a series of spectacular sequences. The title song was nominated for an Oscar and the film also features the track 'Let's Hear It For the Boy'.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By "serst35"
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
By A Customer
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
By A Customer
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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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous!
What's not to love? Cheesy 80's music and funky dancing with Kevin Bacon leading a campaign to be able to dance, despite the ban imposed by the local preacher. Brilliant!
Published 22 days ago by Sian Hamer
5.0 out of 5 stars
feel good film
you cant beat this oldie but goodie film it should be in everyones collection. a must see and great for a girls movie night in .
Published 27 days ago by skarlet kray
3.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing film
Definatly worth the watch, however I would watch the remake first as it makes more sense. I was dissapointed to discover the dvd is actually in VHS quality. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
A Christmas gift for a lover of this film, It was very well recieved so I was more thn happy to have played Mrs Santa.
Published 1 month ago by S Sugar
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of her favourites
The wife loved it.She is an old eighties girl so thats why i bought the movie.P.S.i don,t mind it to lol.
Published 2 months ago by warren aiau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Present
Was bought for a friend whom originally liked the soundtrack. The new one was out but I thought she would much prefer the original with Kevin Bacon.
Published 3 months ago by Jean carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
brilliant film, had a girls night in with my daughter, great. brought back lots of good memories from when I saw it when it was first released!!!!!
Published 4 months ago by alison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
The original of this movie is still the best, even my teenage children agree. To be able to get it in blu ray made the experience even better
Published 4 months ago by Glovebox
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome movie
I like to enjoy this movie.
It's so good to see Kevin's younger shape.
Exciting old music and old-fashion dance :)
It's so good to see Kevin's younger shape.
Exciting old music and old-fashion dance :)
Published 5 months ago by ssamystyle
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish English sound track.
No problems with the film itself, but the copy I received had major problems with the English soundtrack. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Peter
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