Footloose (2011)

A remake already ? I remember seeing the original with my girlfriend at the Cresent cinema in Ponterfract way back in 1984..... Oh wait I guess it's time for a remake. I don't mind remakes if they are respectful or add something new to the original. This remake is respectful and although adds little to the original story it's always respectful. It gives it a nice make-over and updates the aspects that is charming to us in our late 30's or early 40's but also dates the original movie. Kenny Wormold takes up the role of Ren originally played by Kevin Bacon and although Wormold is no Bacon he still has enough dancing moves to make a good lead. Julianne Hough replaces Lori Singer as Areial and even manages to up-stage singer in acting and looks. The thing the movie does well is keep some of the originals music score with the film playing in with Kenny Loggins classic tune that is far superior to the cover version that is included here. Dennis Quade adds weight as the preacher and the film is very entertaining.
The funny thing that hit me now was when I originally saw the original I related to the kids in the film, but now being a father of a teenage daughter I can fully understand where the overbearing adults come from ( not that I'm a overbearing parent)
This film is a great guilty pleasure that I thought I would hate, but came away thinking that is actually as good as the 1984 original.
See if you like....
Footloose 1984.
Flashdance.
Fame 2009.
Step Up Trilogy.

A remake already ? I remember seeing the original with my girlfriend at the Cresent cinema in Ponterfract way back in 1984..... Oh wait I guess it's time for a remake. I don't mind remakes if they are respectful or add something new to the original. This remake is respectful and although adds little to the original story it's always respectful. It gives it a nice make-over and updates the aspects that is charming to us in our late 30's or early 40's but also dates the original movie. Kenny Wormold takes up the role of Ren originally played by Kevin Bacon and although Wormold is no Bacon he still has enough dancing moves to make a good lead. Julianne Hough replaces Lori Singer as Areial and even manages to up-stage singer in acting and looks. The thing the movie does well is keep some of the originals music score with the film playing in with Kenny Loggins classic tune that is far superior to the cover version that is included here. Dennis Quade adds weight as the preacher and the film is very entertaining.
The funny thing that hit me now was when I originally saw the original I related to the kids in the film, but now being a father of a teenage daughter I can fully understand where the overbearing adults come from ( not that I'm a overbearing parent)
This film is a great guilty pleasure that I thought I would hate, but came away thinking that is actually as good as the 1984 original.
See if you like....
Footloose 1984.
Flashdance.
Fame 2009.
Step Up Trilogy.

I'm not usually a fan of dance films but this is a really great remake, especially for a night in with your girls! To have two professional dancers in as the lead roles worked really well, but my favourite character was Willard, he's hilarious! A good remake, a good soundtrack and good cast.

Footloose (2011):
Footloose is a remake for a new toe taping generations time to cut loose.
Footloose having not seen the original for me this is a rebellious infectious feel good flick that will have you singing along country style.
Footloose a feel good flick to liven up any night it ain't perfect but its a lively sing a long dance filled hypnotising extravaganza.
Footloose in short has heart love and sadness at the core and although the end is predictable you will want to see this time after time.