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Sometimes movies are built around a great idea begging for a story, in this case pairing ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov with tap great Gregory Hines. The resulting storm of dance in White Nights, as one would expect, is great, but the story is a little forced. Baryshnikov plays (in parallel to his own life) a Russian defector to the U.S. who ends up a prisoner in the motherland after his plane is forced to land in Leningrad during an emergency. Hines is an American expatriate who gets involved with the situation. Director Taylor Hackford (An Officer and a Gentleman) punctuates an escape scenario and relationship dilemmas with as many dance sequences as possible, and the result is a wobbly, unconvincing tale with some furious footwork. Fortunately, performances carry the day, as the two male leads are both very strong as actors, and the supporting cast--Isabella Rossellini, Helen Mirren, and filmmaker Jerzy Skolimowski (Moonlighting)--is terrific. --Tom Keogh
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Nikolai Rodchenko, un ballerino russo fuggito in America, si ritrova in patria a causa di un atterraggio di emergenza. Ora che è tornato, gli uomini del KGB cercheranno di trattenerlo ad ogni costo e con ogni mezzo. Tentare la fuga per la seconda volta significa rischiare la vita. Ma forse c'è qualcuno che potrebbe aiutarlo...
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Bookwerm18
Format:VHS Tape
I'm a big fan of dance films, and 'White Nights' is one of the best around. Helen Mirren turns in an excellent performance as the faded and damaged ex-primo Russian ballerina, ultimately jealous of Barishnikov's freedom. Gregory Hines is superlative as the dissolutioned American tap-dancer. Isabella Rossolini is charming as his Russian wife. The moments of pure brilliance are of course the dance scenes, set off beautifully against the sinister KGB dominated backdrop of Moscow, as Hines and Barishnokov fuse their two distinct styles to produce some truly fantastic sequences. The film is supported by a decent soundtrack with the likes of Lionel Richie's haunting 'Say you, say me'. It is certainly well worth a watch, even if you are not a dance fan.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I think this could be one of my all time fav. films and i really enjoyed it. Helen Mirren gives a great performance and Mikhail Baryshnikov was excellent. The dance scenes are fantastic and are a great display of the skill of both G.Hines and M.Baryshnikov. All in all i think that it is well worth viewing! =) Enjoy
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Sue Mac
Format:DVD
I went to the preview of this film in 1985 having won tickets for two from a local radio station. My sister and I went to see it, not knowing what it would be like, but knowing we both love dance, she being a dancer herself. We loved every blessed minute of the film. Ballet meets Tap, East meets West. The two stars compliment each other perfectly. My sister bought this for me as a present, and I returned the favour. It is now a most treasured posession. Even if you dont know much about dance, you will love the story woven through it of a Defector to the west to pursue is Ballet career in a free society. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Some great music too by Phil Collins. Buy it today, you wont regret it.
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Still good
If you love dance, if you remember the distant, but silent horror of the cold war. Still a good movie after all these years.
Published 1 month ago by Tatja Grimm
5.0 out of 5 stars
White Nights
If you love ballet and modern dancing you will love this film
I have seen Barishnikov on stage and found him a super-extraordinay dancer and choreographer. Read more
I have seen Barishnikov on stage and found him a super-extraordinay dancer and choreographer. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Visa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing film
As a child I was introduced to this film and as an adult I still loved it. Mikhail B is perfection as a dancer in this
Published 2 months ago by Deb Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars
love the dancing
THis was a trip down memory lane and since I knew the plot, it was more about Baryshnikov's dancing this time around.
Published 3 months ago by Jennifer Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Moving
Just a fantastic true story.
Music was also very good
Brings back memories of the first time i saw the Movie
During the division in Europe between East and West
Music was also very good
Brings back memories of the first time i saw the Movie
During the division in Europe between East and West
Published 3 months ago by patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy it!
I went to see this movie 28 times! I dont even dance! Its wonderful, very overlooked film in my opinion
Published 4 months ago by phoenixsong
5.0 out of 5 stars
great classic dance film
all time great and a must for any dance film lover. the combination of the two artists dance styles and the story works well.
Published 8 months ago by W. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not just for ballet lovers
Although somewhat "dark", this is an excellent film. Helen Mirren as a ballet coach is not particularly believable (which is odd, considering she has Russian ancestry) but apart... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars
White Nights
Great movie! Had watched about 25 years ago and never forgot for years. Baryshnikov is great! Years later I bought it for my ballet archives and still can feel great while... Read more
Published 15 months ago by ballerina pavlorina
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dance, boys, dance
Essentially a vehicle for Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gregory Hines to show off their fine dance skills, this film is a slight thriller about defecting dancers and Soviet... Read more
Published 17 months ago by J. Scott-mandeville
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