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Banderas is charismatic in the lead, and the dance sequences are captivating, but the story is too familiar and predictable.
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Take the Lead, a dramatised retread of the hit documentary Mad Hot Ballroom, is so awful it defies describing. Oct 6, 2018 | Full Review…
Take the Lead, a dramatised retread of the hit documentary Mad Hot Ballroom, is so awful it defies describing.
Nigel Andrews
A scattering of dance sequences that fuse hip-hop and classical beats provide a few shots of energy, but Take The Lead otherwise plods through the motions. May 6, 2006 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
A scattering of dance sequences that fuse hip-hop and classical beats provide a few shots of energy, but Take The Lead otherwise plods through the motions.
Stella Papamichael
While their transformation is predictable, it's quietly enjoyable, and the teen angle opens the door to romance and gritty gang-war subplots. May 6, 2006
While their transformation is predictable, it's quietly enjoyable, and the teen angle opens the door to romance and gritty gang-war subplots.
Anna Smith
it's just ridiculous, it's just ridiculous. One cliché right after another. Not for one second did I believe any of this. Apr 10, 2006
it's just ridiculous, it's just ridiculous. One cliché right after another. Not for one second did I believe any of this.
Richard Roeper
While we may be able to pretty much guess everything that's going to happen in Take the Lead, its considerable charm lies in the way it fulfills, rather than bucks, our expectations. Apr 7, 2006
While we may be able to pretty much guess everything that's going to happen in Take the Lead, its considerable charm lies in the way it fulfills, rather than bucks, our expectations.
Stephanie Zacharek
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 and theme. Apr 7, 2006 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
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 and theme.
Claudia Puig
Take the Lead won't win any originality contests, but the new Antonio Banderas vehicle manages to work, thanks to a solid cast and some nice work by director Liz Friedlander. Nov 19, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Take the Lead won't win any originality contests, but the new Antonio Banderas vehicle manages to work, thanks to a solid cast and some nice work by director Liz Friedlander.
Micheal Compton
Lean on Me meets Strictly Ballroom. Tough two-step replaces tough love. Jun 16, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Lean on Me meets Strictly Ballroom. Tough two-step replaces tough love.
Kam Williams
Feels like a product, with decisions made for audience appeal rather than creativity. Apr 8, 2007 | Rating: 1.5/5 | Full Review…
Feels like a product, with decisions made for audience appeal rather than creativity.
Jette Kernion
For the most part, Liz Friedlander's direction and frenetic pacing mitigate any real performance opportunities. Mar 1, 2007 | Full Review…
For the most part, Liz Friedlander's direction and frenetic pacing mitigate any real performance opportunities.
David Noh
A fun romp of a flick that showcases the power of dance and the human spirit. Nov 2, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A fun romp of a flick that showcases the power of dance and the human spirit.
Camerin Courtney
The poster says 'Never follow', while the movie itslef follows every cliche in the book. Jun 11, 2006 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
The poster says 'Never follow', while the movie itslef follows every cliche in the book.
Collin Souter
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