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Take the Lead (2006) 6.6
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6.6/10 from 20,693 users
Metascore: 55/100
Reviews: 127 user | 101 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids. Director:Liz FriedlanderWriter:Dianne Houston |
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In New York, the polite dance instructor Pierre Dulaine sees a black teenager vandalizing the car of the director of a public school and on the next day he volunteers to teach dance to students to give respect, dignity, self-confidence, trust and teamwork. The reluctant director Augustine James offers the troublemakers that are in detention expecting Pierre to give-up of his intentions. Pierre struggles against the prejudice and ignorance of the students, parents and other teachers, but wins his battle when the group accepts to compete in a ballroom dance contest. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rated PG-13 for thematic material, language and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 April 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dance with Me See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$12,051,277 (USA) (7 April 2006)Gross:
$1,113,955 (New Zealand) (18 August 2006)Company Credits
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Pierre Dulaine: You cannot always believe what Morgan says.
Caitlin: I would really like to join them.
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Written by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez
Vocals performed by Q-Tip
Remixed by Swizz Beatz and Aaron Zigman
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When Augustine follows Pierre outside after the first meeting, there is a green bungee cord visible pulling the door closed. When some students enter the door, the bungee cord is gone. See more »Quotes
Caitlin: Mr.Dulaine? Morgan says the kids you teach up town are a bunch of no-talent losers.Pierre Dulaine: You cannot always believe what Morgan says.
Caitlin: I would really like to join them.
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La Cumparsita (Tango Remix)Written by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez
Vocals performed by Q-Tip
Remixed by Swizz Beatz and Aaron Zigman
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This is a feel-good movie. You will enjoy it, laugh, maybe even cry, despite being able to predict what is going to happen. Banderas does a nice, understated job and the actors portraying the urban kids are outstanding. I didn't like some of the camera angles and chafed at the dance shots often being too close up to really see what the moves were, but the choices in filming undeniably added to both the realism and the energy of the scenes.
Altho based on a true story, one has to wonder how much was added for dramatic effect. Some of the relationships/developments seem just too trite and stereotyped -- and yet the portrayals are enjoyable enough that ultimately you don't care. After the number of times audience members laughed or exclaimed over scenes or lines in the movie, I was surprised that they didn't clap at the end -- it's that kind of movie. It reminded me of both Strictly Ballroom and Stand and Deliver. You won't be sorry you've seen it.