Footloose (1984)

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Director Herbert Ross (The Turning Point) pulled a winning movie out of this almost self-consciously archetypal tale of teenage rock rebellion. Kevin Bacon stars as a hip city kid who ends up in a Bible-belt town after his parents divorce. An ill fit for a conservative community where rock is frowned upon and dancing is forbidden, Bacon's character rallies the kids and takes on the establishment. Between a good cast really embracing the drama of Dean Pitchford's screenplay, and Ross's imaginative, highly charged way of shooting the dance numbers, you can get lost in this all-ages confection, and you won't even mind Kenny Loggins's bubbly pop. Bonuses include one of John Lithgow's best performances (a bit reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart), and Christopher Penn (who sure doesn't look the same anymore) as a good-natured hick who learns to boogie. --Tom Keogh

Recently watched it. Another childhood fav. Held up pretty well. However, I cringed a bit at a few of the awkward scenes that I used to love as a kid.

I'm surprised that Lori Singer didn't have a more successful career, I thought she was pretty good in this. Also, it was odd to see Chris Penn so fit and trim. And Sarah Jessica Parker was actually kind of cute way back then.

Chris Penn couldn't dance, so they had to teach him in terms of what he already knew: wrestling.

Kevin Bacon broke out in hives around his midsection when he had to film the City Council scene where he makes the case for holding a prom dance. The actor says he is uncomfortable when speaking in public, but has never had a reoccurrence of hives.

I know he looked really nervous when giving that speech, but I always thought it was good acting.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087277/

 

[UncleChris]

Great fun! Bacon could sure dance.

I own it.

 

[Gaddabout]

Great fun! Bacon could sure dance.

I own it.

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