October 31, 2007
An inspiring, foot-stomping, entertaining dance movie that will entertain both younger and older viewers.
Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown (VI), Yaya DaCosta
Inspired by a true story, Antonio Banderas stars as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane. The film revolves around a professional dancer who volunteers to teach in the New York City...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 29, 2006
Stats: 19,162 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (19,162)
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July 17, 2009very good for a directorial debut. very fun, full of energy with some good music and dancing. I like how they didn't focus too much on the tragic. whether you love it or hate it doh its worth watching for Antonio. this guy is the shit!!! I was expecting more dancing from him doh.
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April 24, 2009"I'd kill to dance like that. It's like sex on hardwood."
An inspiring story with some hot dance moves.
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March 23, 2008Excellent !!! Très bon film de danse, avec une morale qui tien et qui reste tout au long du film. Antonio Banderas est génial !
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February 20, 2008Fun dance movie inspired by the life of professional ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane.
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November 6, 2009This is a great display of how it takes courage and honor to let a man lead. This not just in dance but life. It shows the value of team work and being a ladie or a gentleman.
Critic Reviews
April 7, 2006
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
April 7, 2006
Claudia Puig, USA Today
Think of it as the fictionalized version of last year's engaging documentary Mad Hot Ballroom, with teen dancers and sexier moves. It is also more formulaic and clichéd, thanks to the predictable plot... full review
April 7, 2006
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
A predictable and yet thoroughly enjoyable drama about the redemptive power of dance for a group of inner-city teenagers. full review
April 7, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Like the recent Glory Road, Take the Lead tweaks a true story to sell more tickets. But at what point do movies like this one begin to fuel the racial hatred that they ostensibly deplore? full review
April 7, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Like its star, the movie verges on hooey but cuts too stylish a swath to dislike for long. full review
April 7, 2006
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Si, Antonio is a charming man, but by the final bows the movie around him is all left feet and bruised angles, and much more of a farrago than a fandango. full review
April 6, 2006
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Antonio Banderas is reason enough to see the movie. full review
April 6, 2006
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
If hokiness were a fatal flaw, Take the Lead would be dead from the opening note, yet this feel-good musical drama is irresistibly endearing. full review
April 4, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The movie shucks its corn straight from the cob. But it's no less engaging for that, thanks to the enthusiasm of the young cast and the fusion of classic dance with hip-hop moves. full review
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August 10, 2008This was a cute movie, but ballroom dancing is hard to do; there is nothing sissy about it.
Take care all,
William
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January 31, 2008i dunno if anybody know's my little sis has asked me to find the secound film to step up is this the secound one as it has a different name or summin please help as she liked 1st one and really wants the 2nd please please please anyone???????????
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June 24, 2007I love this movie i have it on DVD!!!Ramos (the guy in the pic) is my favroutie hes hot!!. This movies is really really good if you havnt seen it i sugest it
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