Knowing that Shaw still has enough influence to pressure the parents not to let their teenagers come, Ren visits him one evening and the two strike up a conversation wherein they realize that they have a common ground; the loss of a loved one. I mean, pick a freakin' theme. Leigh Paatsch. Later in church, Shaw finds out about the incident and demands Ren's arrest, Ariel tells him that he can't blame everything on Ren just like he did with Bobby. [7] On August 24, 2010, Andie MacDowell joined the cast as Quaid's wife. 15 of 18 people found this review helpful. W ell into a career that’s littered with hit movies like Mystic River, JFK and Apollo 13, Kevin Bacon could be forgiven a little complacency. Moving in from Chicago, newcomer Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) is in shock when he discovers the small Midwestern town he now calls home has made dancing and rock music illegal. Ebert further criticized the film for being too close to the 1984 original and Wormald's perceived lack of charisma compared to Bacon. Being a teenager is tough, and no one knows this better than Ren McCormack, a city kid with a strong feeling for music. In the remake they try to focus on the premise by getting all dramatic and emotional which just makes the fact that dancing is outlawed outrageous and comical. This prompts his father Shaw Moore, the Reverend of the town's church to persuade the city council to pass several draconian laws, including a ban on all unsupervised dancing within the city limits. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Then he flings confetti into a shredding machine and yells, "Let's dance!" It includes eight new songs and four remakes of songs from the original film's soundtrack. Like the original film, the 2011 version also features "Bang Your Head (Metal Health)" by the heavy metal band Quiet Riot and "Let's Hear It for the Boy" by Deniece Williams. [44], Variety's Rob Nelson wrote that the film failed to distinguished itself from the original and criticized Wormald and Hough's acting performances, saying, "When the music stops, young Hough is saddled, like her co-star, with the impossible task of making 27-year-old verbiage sound fresh." It placed third and grossed an estimated $10.4 million. He described the music in the remake as "better and more eclectic than the original, with some blues, country and vintage metal mixed in with the peppy dance tunes". Video Ad. For Wormald's performance he said, "He has energy but no real magnetism, and while he may be in possession of what are technically known as 'moves', his dancing lacks sensuality and a sense of release." It just depends on the cop. My mom played the soundtrack all the time. Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with an up and coming dancer, Nora. Oddly enough, there really isn't a lot of dancing in the film even though the soundtrack pumps out the dance hits one after another. (2011). Info. [6] In 2010, Craig Brewer came on to re-write the script after Crawford and Ortega left the project and also served as director. These are pretty standard. And then there’s the method used by the Burnetts of Peachtree City: Own a totally “cherry” 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge that’s featured in the new “Footloose” remake. Other well-known Footloose songs are given modern country makeovers. Judging from this first Footloose trailer the film is going to be great. [25] Brewer said, "I can promise Footloose fans that I will be true to the spirit of the original film. The original "Footloose" may have had an absurd premise and not even a tacit acknowledgement of the existence of people any color besides white, but it was an `80s movie, after all. 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On October 14th, the iconic 1984 high school dance drama with the hit soundtrack Footloose is returning to theaters in a new remake from director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow; Black Snake Moan). Ren and his classmates want to do away with the law and have a senior prom. The creators of the “Footloose” remake, which opens in theaters on Oct. 14, have undertaken the challenge of introducing a dance movie for a new generation. [7] The writer of the original film, Dean Pitchford, also co-wrote the screenplay. However, another popular movie score site, Metacritic, gives the remake a much lower 59%. The new film may also serve a purpose by showcasing a dynamic and attractive new actor, Kenny Wormald but, otherwise, this is a by-the-numbers affair that generates rote sympathy for … 8th October 2020. Not only is he an idiot but clearly he likes to 'cause trouble. Back before he became more known for playing the creepiest roles available, Bacon’s boyish heartthrob looks and easy charisma made him a natural in lightweight fare, and Footloose is nothing if not that. Time will tell whether the remake strikes a chord with a new generation. [26] The film opens with several teens dancing to Loggins' original version of the song. Logo Imdb Outline. Anywhere in America it is illegal for minors to drink but minors get together in field parties and house parties, anyway. [35] Exit polls indicated that the film appealed to 75 percent of females and 28 percent of the teen market. Title: [34] The opening was lower than other recent dance films like, Save the Last Dance (2001, $23.4 million), Step Up (2006, $20.7 million), but it performed around the same as Step Up 3D (2010, $15.8 million) and You Got Served (2004, $16.1 million). I really get the sense that the writers don't have much point of reference of the world other than living in Los Angeles and watched a bunch of episodes of 'Gossip Girl' so they could understand the teen plight and how they interact, then thew a country hillbilly meets Boston spin on it. Tap to unmute. He said that the film was "not so much a remake as a renovation" and said the remake is similar to the original "in all the ways that count". The consensus reads, "There's not much dancing, but what's there is great. The original movie and new make of the movie Footloose are perfect examples of change in pop culture. The Actors’ Age Differences Are Shorter Than You’d Think. It sets up the town elders as old farts who hate rock 'n' roll. Watch later. [31], Footloose was promoted on the October 11, 2011, episode of Dancing with the Stars. After a while, Ariel begins to fall for Ren and dumps Chuck, which results in a fight between her and Chuck. When Ren falls in love with the reverend's daughter, Ariel Moore, the music pauses and Ren needs to shape up or make dancing a legal activity once again. He soon begins to be attracted to Shaw's rebellious daughter Ariel, who is dating dirt-track driver Chuck Cranston. Writer/director Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow," "Black Snake Moan") delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, "Footloose." When Ren falls in love with the reverend's daughter, Ariel Moore, the music pauses and Ren needs to shape up or make dancing a legal activity once again. But, really, those are superficial considerations in a film that attempts to grapple with some fairly weighty topics. And in that, Footloose is an odd kettle of flouncing fish. [19], Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 69% of 169 surveyed critics have given the film a positive review; the average rating is 6.1/10. Sure, No Problem. You … She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans. However, Ren, Willard, Rusty and Ariel subdue them. [18] On a budget of $24 million,[19] principal photography began in September 2010 in and around metro Atlanta, and wrapped two months later in November. Though Bacon passed on the role, he gave Brewer his blessing. The 1984 classic, “Footloose,” has recently been revived by Paramount in 2011. In this version they were doing the exact same things that got them into trouble in the first place. Nelson wrote that Brewer's musical staging is "subtly less theatrical than Ross', but it hardly constitutes a reinvention" and that Brewer's film comes across as "slightly milder" than Ross', such as with Ariel's abuse by former boyfriend being toned down for 2011. Filming took place from September to November 2010 in Georgia. Shopping. Does it have a clue that the Rev. Why not just let the film survive on its own rather than trying to meld some weird country and hip hop world together. They sold clothing inspired by the film, such as women's red boots, denim, footwear and nail polish brands created by Vince Camuto and Steve Madden. The rest of the time, Footloose is a nice hunk of trashy teenage cheese." Box office. In the remake they have therapy kind of anger and issues that I could not identify with and the script failed to make the characters sympathetic, so, I didn't care about them. [34] The 20th highest grossing locations on Friday were in Salt Lake City, Oklahoma City, Knoxville, Kansas City, and San Antonio. [33] Many of Viacom owned channels, like MTV, Nickelodeon and CMT advertised and promoted the film. It just seemed forced, calculated, ridiculous and unrealistic. A rebellious girl is sent to a Southern beach town for the summer to stay with her father. After trading insults with Chuck, Ren is challenged to a game of chicken involving tract… as everyone joins in dancing to the opening song "Footloose". The film follows a young man who moves from Boston to a small southern town and protests the town's ban against dancing. . [19] The 1984 Footloose opened to $20 million when adjusted for ticket price inflation. Faucette English 111 October 14, 2013 Footloose “While the 1984 original is hardly a perfect film, New Footloose has some hefty shoes to fill,” as stated by Benjamin Wood. Ren's life changes when he moves to a small town where rock-n-roll and dancing are criminal activities. Olivia Meadows. A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Nope. [19], Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly gave the film an A-. Being supportive of the dancing movement, Vi explains to Shaw that he is not being good to Ariel and that he cannot be everyone's father, adding that dancing and music are not the problems. The movie was filmed on location mainly at Provo, Lehi and Payson in Utah Valley, with camera angles very cleverly hiding the populated areas. Romantic sparks occur between two dance students from different backgrounds at the Maryland School of the Arts. Soon after arriving, Ren befriends Willard Hewitt, a fellow senior at Bomont High and from him learns about the ban on dancing. That's rather far fetched. [Thanks to L Bingham] The flour mill was Lehi Roller Mills along interstate I-15. However, Paramount expected it to be closer to $15 million. Now I can rest easy tonight. This new "Footloose" is a film without wit, humor or purpose. Praising the performance of Wormald, she said he "handily owns the role for a new audience" and closed her review saying, "Guardians of the '80s flame will approve of the production's sincere respect for the original; church still matters, and so do Ariel's red cowboy boots. But I still gotta put my own Southern grit into it and kick it into 2011. In the original the point was the rules were ridiculous and the parents were over the top. [38], In Australia, the film opened to $1.05 million[39] and to $88,078 in New Zealand. In this film they're mostly just being parents.Also, Ren vandalized the placer where he works?? [17], While the original film has the fictional town of "Bomont" located in Oklahoma, the remake instead places the town in Georgia. So, the point of this films is void. Still, a remake of “Footloose” is hitting theaters this weekend and the very idea of it has many children of the `80s appalled. None of it holds together as one working piece, kind of jumps you around, and doesn't give you any sense of the film. Ren goes inside the mill and exclaims "Hey, I thought this was a party!" Box Office. [11] Two months later, it was reported that Chace Crawford would replace Efron, but he later had to back out due to scheduling conflicts. Check out our editors' picks for the best movies and shows coming this month. Dylan Sellers, Neil Meron and Craig Zadan served as producer; Zadan having produced the original Footloose. Ren was more just angry and a bit of a jerk (though, lesser in the sense that they added much bigger jerks to this film, I suppose in an attempt to make him more likable, though, that failed), and Ariel was also angry, reckless, slutty, bratty, and made her best friend angry...what is to like about that? Dennis Quaid was cast as Reverend Shaw Moore, and Miles Teller was cast as Willard Hewitt. [40] Footloose has grossed $51.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $10.9 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $62 million. He seems more like someone who is going to end up in jail than someone who is going to be a hero and make a difference in a town.Clearly this is just a film where someone was trying to profit off the 'Step Up' success and use an old, popular brand to try to draw a crowd. A self-trained dancer from the streets of Detroit finds her way after auditioning for the most prestigious ballet academy in New York. "[46] Orlando Sentinel''s Roger Moore gave the film two and half out of four stars. Amanda Bynes, Miley Cyrus, and Hayden Panettiere were considered for the part before Hough was cast. In the original you felt for their plight because the rules put upon them were ridiculous and Ariel was reckless because she felt pent up by the rules. (It isn't really a hick place, I grew up there.) The episode featured film stars Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough—a former champion on the show—dancing to the songs "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Footloose" from the film's soundtrack with Blake Shelton performing the song live. Upon doing this, I found out something that I was not aware of – Footloose is a legitimately good movie and I was never aware of this fact. City teenager Ren MacCormack moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Ren goes before the city council and reads several Bible verses that are given to him by Ariel, that describe how in ancient times people would dance to rejoice, exercise, celebrate or worship. About 60 percent of the audience were over age 25 and 46 percent over age 35. Footloose is a 2011 American musical film co-written and directed by Craig Brewer. If most of the film seems ridiculous and unrealistic you lose the point in watching it. In this one Ren is kind of dorky, has a weird Boston accent that comes in and out, brooding, and everyone in the film is angry, rebellious and breaking the law of dancing so there is no real reason for Ren to even be in this film other than to add to the mix. [18], Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the film "doesn't have the emotional impact of the original, but it ups the energy level." The original soundtrack was released by Atlantic Records and Warner Music Nashville on September 27, 2011. "[7] Kenny Loggins' "Footloose" was covered by Blake Shelton for the remake, which is an upbeat country version. A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Use the HTML below. Through their mutual love of music, the estranged duo learn to reconnect. The remake, filled with new actors, new music, and new dance moves could be … It is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name and stars Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Miles Teller, Andie MacDowell and Dennis Quaid. Scott gave Miles Teller a good review saying that he "has a natural charisma that is both comic and kind of sexy". Shaw distrusts Ren and forbids Ariel from ever seeing him again. There’s a lot to like here … but even more not to like. It was released in Australia and New Zealand on October 6, 2011, and in North America on October 14, 2011. While it hews closely to the 1984 original, Craig Brewer infuses his Footloose remake with toe-tapping energy and manages to keep the story fresh for a new generation. . Rated PG-13 for some teen drug and alcohol use, sexual content, violence and language, At the Amazing 1984 Box Office, Movies Like ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Gremlins’ Grew into Blockbusters, Movie Theaters Struggle to Draw Crowds as Coronavirus Stay-at-Home Orders Ease, Top 25 Highest Grossing Dance Movies at the U.S. On Tuesday, the first trailer of the upcoming Paramount remake of the classic Kevin Bacon film of the 1980s, Footloose, was released. Being a teenager is tough, and no one knows this better than Ren McCormack, a city kid with a strong feeling for music. After an insult from Chuck, Ren ends up in a race involving buses and wins despite his inability to drive one and almost getting killed in it. What other films are there about teenage rebellion. ), which highlights the cast. A white midwestern girl moves to Chicago, where her new boyfriend is a black teen from the South Side with a rough, semi-criminal past. In this one there is country, hip hop and rock? [21] A family scene was filmed at the New Senoia Raceway in Senoia on October 1. A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. It grossed $15.5 million in its opening weekend and $63 million worldwide from a $24 million budget. Footloose Our editors have rounded up their most anticipated horror movies of the year. Teenager Ren (Kevin Bacon) is shown blowing off his frustration by smoking a cigarette and drinking a beer. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. "[41] Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, gives the film a score of 58 based on 35 reviews. Filming took place from September to November 2010 in Georgia. Mostly because no one I care too much about is in the movie, which Craig Brewer ( … No Dancing . Being a teenager is tough, and no one knows this better than Ren McCormack, a city kid with a strong feeling for music. Movie Info. All-stars from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers. Ren's life changes when he moves to a small town where rock-n-roll and dancing are criminal activities. Her upcoming film is “Ideal Home.” The actress is also part of the board of the New Mexico Local branch of SAG/AFTRA. A male stripper teaches a younger performer how to party, pick up women, and make easy money. [7], Former Dancing with the Stars ballroom-dance professional Julianne Hough was cast as Ariel. In the original both Ren and Ariel had problems...but they seemed to deal with them like any other teen, with trademark angst, so, you could identify with them and like them. Not to mention, why would they outlaw dancing for drinking and driving? [45] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter disliked how the dance numbers and action sequences were staged, shot and cut, saying, "The visual clumsiness does not disguise that Wormald (a professional dancer since extreme youth), especially, but the others too, are very good dancers. In October 2008, Kenny Ortega was announced as director but left the project a year later after differences with Paramount and the production budget. [32] At the CMA Awards, Shelton was joined by original "Footloose" performer Kenny Loggins to sing the song. Edit. Share. After Shaw tells the story of Bobby, Ren shares about his mother's death and states that even though they denied the motion to dismiss the law, they cannot stop the dance. is the making of, which is followed by “Everybody Cut: The Stars of Footloose” (13 min. But Sex, Drugs, Beers, Cigarettes? A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. “There’s a generation now that would find a whole new meaning in this story,” Craig Zadan, a producer on the "Footloose "remake who also produced the … [23] The home and church scene in the film were filmed in downtown Acworth. So earlier in the week, before seeing the new update of Footloose, I watched the original 1984 Footloose, starring Kevin Bacon, for the very first time. In this film apparently everyone in a small Southern town is a professional dancer and likes to create synchronized line dancing to '80s songs. The movie used locals throughout the valley to work as extras. Fans may still be found of the original film, but I think this new take on Footloose is more likely to win over the new generations. [42] CinemaScore polls reported that the average grade moviegoers gave the film was an "A" on an A plus to F scale. There’s also a first movie poster: (Click on the poster to enlarge.) [4][5] Peter Sollett was also hired to write the script. [31] Footloose opened in 3,549 theaters taking in $15.5 million and placing number two, behind Real Steel ($16.2 million) in its opening weekend. Besides the title track there's the songs "I Need A Hero", "Let's Hear It For the Boy" and "Dancing In The Sheets" to name but a few sprinkled generously throughout the story. 5.9 1 h 53 min 2011 X-Ray PG-13. The previews looked terrible but I wanted to like it and thought maybe it would be fun fluff. The mentality is: You don’t touch any John Hughes movies, or “Better Off Dead,” and you really don’t touch “Footloose.”. On the day of the prom, Shaw asks his congregation to pray for the high school students putting on the prom. Was this review helpful to you? Kevin Bacon broke out in hives shooting the town hall scene due to his fear of public speaking. [36] In its second weekend the film held well,[37] with a drop of 34 percent. Moore and all the other city council members are young enough that they grew up on rock 'n' roll? He soon begins to fall for a rebellious teenage girl named Ariel, who has an abusive boyfriend, Chuck Cranston, and a strict father, Shaw Moore, who is a reverendof the local church. Now I can rest easy tonight. The film grossed $80,035,403 domestically. Soon after arriving, Ren befriends Willard Hewitt, and from him learns the city council has banned dancing and rock music. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? View production, box office, & company info. Footloose is a 2011 American musical film co-written and directed by Craig Brewer. There was no change, it was just illegal so they weren't really pent up and acting out. Copy link. The film follows a young man who moves from Boston to a small southern town and protests the town's ban against dancing. And, realistically, you could get a ticket for playing your music too loud and disturbing the peace. It was released in Australia and New Zealand on October 6, 2011, and in North America on Oc… The differing views of teens and adults is … [9], In July 2007, Zac Efron was cast as Ren McCormack,[10] but he left the project in March 2009. It is a remake of the 1984 film of the same name and stars Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Miles Teller, Andie MacDowell and Dennis Quaid. Ren McCormack, a teenager raised in Chicago, moves with his mother to the small town of Bomont to live with his aunt and uncle. [8] Amy Vincent served as cinematographer. Okay, so that’s not technically a … [30] To promote the film, Paramount sent the cast and director on a promotional tour in over a dozen cities. The film's message is: A bad movie, if faithfully remade, will produce another bad movie. On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 42 out of 100 based on 12 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". “Jump Back: Re-Imagining Footloose” (15 min.) Three years later, Boston-raised teenager Ren McCormack moves to Bomont to live with his uncle, aunt, and cousins after his mother's death from leukemia and his father's abandonment. Shaw tries to apologize, but Vi stops him, telling him he has gone too far. [15] During an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Kevin Bacon said he declined a cameo appearance in the film as he did not like the role he was offered. The film was originally scheduled for release in North America on April 1, 2011, but was moved to October 14, 2011. [12][13] Thomas Dekker was a "top candidate" for the role but on June 22, 2010,[14] Entertainment Weekly reported that Kenny Wormald had secured the lead role as McCormack. Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. [29], Paramount and HSN partnered for a 24-hour promotion on October 12, 2011. Despite the city council voting against him, an undaunted Ren convinces a cotton businessman in the neighboring town of Bayson to let the school have a prom in his mill due to the location being outside the city limits. The website's consensus is: "While it hews closely to the 1984 original, Craig Brewer infuses his Footloose remake with toe-tapping energy and manages to keep the story fresh for a new generation. Ren's life changes when he moves to a small town where rock-n-roll and dancing are criminal activities. Also, of course if a father sees his daughter behaving in a slutty manner with some new boy he's not going to want her to see him and will probably ground her. [47] The New York Times's A. O. Scott called the dance numbers "woefully inadequate" when compared with Glee, High School Musical and Step Up. By Amon Warmann. Movie stars dancing to th song 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins. Just one.In the original it was just a bunch of kids who liked to dance. Considering, in a lot of small towns the kids are still fairly innocent and polite, it would have been easy to stick to the original film rather than try to make this an 'updated' film where all kids are angry, bratty and doing pretty much everything to make a parents cringe. Yes, Footloose is a very bad film, but it’s also a fun one. Shaw slaps her without warning, which shocks Vi, Moore's wife, and prompts Ariel to tearfully and angrily criticize him for his domineering ways and storm out of the church. Director Craig Brewer gets it. [16] The role was playing Ren McCormack's deadbeat dad. Ren also teaches Willard how to dance. City kid Ren McCormack moves to a small town where rock 'n' roll and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Trailer the film survive on its own rather than trying to meld weird. 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