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Plot: It's not exactly Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, but this 1998 entry, starring Vanessa Williams and newcomer Chayanne offers its own terpsichorean pleasures. The story centers on Rafael Infante (Chaya...( read more read more... )nne), a Cuban émigré to Texas, where he takes a menial job at a local dance studio run by John Burnett (Kris Kristofferson). There, he falls for Ruby Sinclair (Vanessa Williams), a one-time ballroom championship contender looking for the opportunity to compete for the title once more. The romance seems a foregone conclusion but has some snap thanks to a crisp performance by Williams and a sunny (if limited) one by Chayanne, a singing star in Puerto Rico. Best of all is the dancing itself. In terms of both energy, exuberance, and style, this film's dance sequences rank with the best of the decade's limited celebration of the kinetic art, such as Strictly Ballroom and Shall We Dance. Though the movie's central plot secret seems obvious from the first downbeat, the film takes off every time the dance music kicks in. --Marshall Fine

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  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 18, 2008
    Feel-good movie (yeah, guys can like dance movies too!) - and I simply want to jump all over Vanessa Williams.
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    MCT:
    August 28, 2008
    Rafael Infante (Chayanne) comes from Santiago, Cuba to Houston, Texas to work for a man named John Burnett (Kris Kristofferson) as a handyman in Burnett's dance studio is the father Rafael had never known. Rafael is falling for a dancer and instructor Ruby Sinclair (Vanessa L. Williams) brought him to the studio. Ruby realized he was in love with Rafael.
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    MCT:
    July 30, 2008
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  • 1.5 Stars
    MCT:
    February 5, 2008
    It's been done better before (and after). Williams always seem to play the same character, think Willhelmina Slater.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    January 26, 2008
    great dance movie! I saw this when I was younger and I loved all the dancing and the costumes! The soundtrack is awesome. Vanessa Williams does a great job. I still can't believe that she's Willameda from Ugly Betty!
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    November 24, 2007
    ..So nice i like it..all the movies that have dance i like it cause the life without dance is nothing..!!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 2, 2007
    I generally like dance m ovies and this one was pretty fun DESPITE Vanessa Williams, hehe. Chayanne was pretty hot as a dancer and the whole dance school story this was set again was certainly entertaining. It also has one of the best soundtracks around - fun dance tracks for most occasions.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 1, 2007
    recently saw it for da 1st time. it was alot better than all da dance movies ive seen so far. perhaps take da lead compares 2 it. da dances r amazing n vanessa williams is well...wat can i say :D
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 21, 2007
    maybe the plot isn't that original, but the dances were really great. 5 stars for the choreographer.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 7, 2007
    I loved this movie as well as the songs God knows how many times i watched this movie:)lol Vanessa williams with this new actor was too good in dancing wish i find the songs from this movie:)
  • 2.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 30, 2007
    great love story i like this kind of movies make me fell like there is no different between the poor people and the riches and that love never distinction between the people and the distance will be nothing between 2 person in love.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 25, 2007
    I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!! I love this movie!! Whatever it lacks in plot, characterization, or narrative ability, it more tha makes up for in the overall scheme of things. I would spend the money to buy the DVD if I could find it. Until then, I will just contnue to steal my mother's copy. lol (But, I'm serious.)
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    July 15, 2007
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  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 12, 2007
    because i wanna learn to dance like they do in this movie - cause frankly i have never really danced.
  • Want To See
    MCT:
    June 11, 2007
    A woman is reconnected with her dreams when she meets a teacher of Latin dance who instills a new sense of passion inside her.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 2, 2007
    Vanessa Williams and Chayanne did such a great job in this movie....definitely one of my favorite movies...great dancing.....I love the ballroom dancing....I love watching Dancing with the stars.........
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 25, 2007
    How could you not love this movie?! Vanessa Williams and Chayanne..... plus I'm a latin dancer so of course!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 18, 2007
    Cheyenne takes it all the way. They had to have just gotten someone else to dance with him, though.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 12, 2007
    It is fun,amazing,hot and sexy,a great combination of performances wich two of them will rock u! vanessa and chayanne give u dance lesson!dont expect a classic or thiriller or any serrious movie, it has made for fun and it is good at it!
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 2, 2007
    Definatly not going to win any awards for being th best or mist original film ever but the dancing is amazing!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 28, 2007
    I liked this movie. I had fun watching the dancing and the story was well done. To me it is a story that you can get lost in and have fun at the same time. Sweet cast and sweet characters.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 26, 2007
    This is a beautiful mix of music, fun, and dancing. This film showsan intensity and passion between two people that is lacking in most modern movies. Vanessa Williams is outstanding. Chayenne has a soulful demeanor and with his eyes and subtle facial inflections, he made me feel his loneliness as a stranger in a new land. The best scene is towards the end of the film at the dance competition where Ruby is dancing and see's Rafael in the audience...they practically make love to one another with their eyes. It's sexy and romantic!
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 2, 2007
    Against my better judgment I actually liked this one. Give it a try, even if you normally don't like dance movies.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 6, 2007
    LOVE THIS MOVIE. THE DETAIL OF DANCING & ROMANCE IS ENCHANTING &MEMORABLE. VANESSA IS A GREAT DANCER.

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