Take the Lead

Take the Lead

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Take the Lead

Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown (VI), Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz

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  read more... ) public school system. But when his classic methods clash with his students' hip hop instincts, he teams up with them to create a new style of dance and becomes their mentor in the process. "Take the Lead" co-stars Alfre Woodard and marks the feature directing debut of veteran music video helmer Liz Friedlander.

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  • October 31, 2007
    An inspiring, foot-stomping, entertaining dance movie that will entertain both younger and older viewers.
  • July 17, 2009
    very 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.
  • April 24, 2009
    "I'd kill to dance like that. It's like sex on hardwood."

    An inspiring story with some hot dance moves.
    Pretty great story line and the actors were acceptable. Definitely would watch it again.
  • March 23, 2008
    Excellent !!! Très bon film de danse, avec une morale qui tien et qui reste tout au long du film. Antonio Banderas est génial !
  • February 20, 2008
    Fun dance movie inspired by the life of professional ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane.
  • December 27, 2009
    im starting to like ballroom dancing
  • December 20, 2009
    Antonio Banderas!!!!!
  • December 19, 2009
    A nice depiction of a nice irony. It may seem to be a try hard dance movie but it's not. They delivered the movie well with a great story & great acting. Good film
  • December 18, 2009
    DEFINITELY NOT MY KIND OF MOVIE, ESPECIALLY IF IT'S A DANCE MOVIE LIKE THIS. IT WAS NICE TO SEE PIAGE FROM DEGRASSI IN A BIG MOVIE THOUGH.
  • December 16, 2009
    totaly fel inlove with this movie, the tango mixed with other sorts of dance styles was so good to watch.

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