Clevercell
Very disappointing...
Claysaba
Excellent, Without a doubt!!
Odelecol
Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
Bea Swanson
This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.
SnoopyStyle
Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) is ballroom dance teacher with his own NYC studio. One night, he comes across Rock (Rob Brown) vandalizing his school principal Augustine James (Alfre Woodard)'s car. So he goes to the school to offer his services to Augustine. She finds his offer ridiculous and stuffs him in with the detention kids.For a movie based on a real person, this is a very unrealistic story. These kids are strictly PG. They are all misunderstood with hearts of gold. Not to mention the fact that these kids are selected from every race and color. It's the Fame kids doing Breakfast Club. The group is fun and Antonio Banderas has a good touch. Everybody is likable. It's all very corny, but enjoyable. Sometimes there's a need for that.
lastliberal
Yes, I know another teacher in the ghetto movie, but this one is really good.Antonio Banderas is fantastic as a dance instructor who want to teach things like respect and courtesy through ballroom dancing. You know, of course, how it will turn out. All of these movies end the dame, whether it is To Sir With Love or Stand and Deliver or Lean on Me. There are classes all over New York and moving across the country following the lead of Pierre Dulaine.It is the music that really makes this film - a combination of ballroom tunes and rap. The energy is continuous. The tango in the classroom was exquisite.There are a lot of interesting characters in this film, as there always is with this type of work. You will enjoy them all.
Claudio Carvalho
In New York, the polite dance instructor Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) 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 (Alfre Woodard) 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.Movies of dance are usually attractive, and the entertaining "Take the Lead" is no exception. However, this feature is more important because it is based on a true story of a man that has decided to make a difference, helping poor students to see life with another perspective. Antonio Banderas shows again that he is a "complete" actor, capable of performing the most different roles. The real Pierre Dulaine deserves this homage for the importance of his gesture and action. Jenna Dewan, from "Step-up" and the sexy Katya Virshilas are stunning dancers and the actors and actresses present wonderful choreographic dances. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "Vem Dançar" ("Come to Dance")
Selina Lee Edwards
Having never really heard about the film before, I got drawn in by Mr Banderas as probably most people were and yes he was very good but totally shadowed by the younger cast!! The plot was a cliché at first, with a heart-warming message in the middle of it but the raw talent of the actors/dancers and hot hiphop mixes brought it to another level! Fantastic performances from YaYa DeCosta and Rob Brown, however it is Dante Basco who stands out for me as the heart of the film and in particular,so so hot! If this movie doesn't get your heart racing and your feet moving, then you have no rhythm in your soul what-so-ever. 10 out of 10....did i mention soooo hot!
