Center Stage (Special Edition)
starring: Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Susan May Pratt, Peter Gallagher, Donna Murphy
directed by: Nicholas Hytner
directed by: Nicholas Hytner
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THE HOPES AND DREAMS OF A SUPREMELY GIFTED GROUP OF YOUNG BALLET STUDENTS WILL RIDE ON THE EVALUATIONS OF THE AMERICAN BALLET COMPANY. WHAT EMERGES IS THE EUPHORIA AND DISAPPOINTMENT OF TAKING CENTER STAGE. SPECIAL FEATURES: SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH, TWO DELETED SCENES, TALENT FILES AND MUCH MORE.
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The primary appeal of dance movies is the dancing, with some added emphasis on the romance the art expresses. Center Stage wins on these counts, despite its reveling in overly familiar characters and formula plotting. Or maybe this reveling is responsible for what goofy fun this film is. The arduous task of becoming a professional ballet dancer is incarnated by many good-looking teens, all stock dance-film characters affectionately portrayed mostly by newcomers. But center stage holds Jody Sawyer (Amanda Schull), who may never be a great ballerina, but she's certainly one sexy jazz dancer. Then there's the arrogant genius (Ethan Stiefel), the dictatorial impresario (Peter Gallagher), the demanding instructor, the bulimic, the stage mother, etc. As we follow these characters, the message develops that one should let go and do what feels good. Jody may not be ballet material, but she scorches the stage when she's uninhibited. And that's really the fun of this movie, which is never seriously interested in ballet to begin with. One ludicrous scene depicts one of the dancers quitting because she realizes she never wanted to be a dancer to begin with but was pushed into it by her overbearing mother. She stands up to mom in the lobby of the auditorium where she's supposed to be performing, the music of her piece providing a syrupy backdrop to her little drama. When she's finished talking, she walks off to the audience's unwitting applause. The scene is so ham-handed you can't help but laugh at its audacity, if that's what it is. The rest of the film is not so overdone, but it's all fun. --Jim Gay
THE HOPES AND DREAMS OF A SUPREMELY GIFTED GROUP OF YOUNG BALLET STUDENTS WILL RIDE ON THE EVALUATIONS OF THE AMERICAN BALLET COMPANY. WHAT EMERGES IS THE EUPHORIA AND DISAPPOINTMENT OF TAKING CENTER STAGE. SPECIAL FEATURES: SUBTITLES IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH, TWO DELETED SCENES, TALENT FILES AND MUCH MORE.
Amazon.com:
The primary appeal of dance movies is the dancing, with some added emphasis on the romance the art expresses. Center Stage wins on these counts, despite its reveling in overly familiar characters and formula plotting. Or maybe this reveling is responsible for what goofy fun this film is. The arduous task of becoming a professional ballet dancer is incarnated by many good-looking teens, all stock dance-film characters affectionately portrayed mostly by newcomers. But center stage holds Jody Sawyer (Amanda Schull), who may never be a great ballerina, but she's certainly one sexy jazz dancer. Then there's the arrogant genius (Ethan Stiefel), the dictatorial impresario (Peter Gallagher), the demanding instructor, the bulimic, the stage mother, etc. As we follow these characters, the message develops that one should let go and do what feels good. Jody may not be ballet material, but she scorches the stage when she's uninhibited. And that's really the fun of this movie, which is never seriously interested in ballet to begin with. One ludicrous scene depicts one of the dancers quitting because she realizes she never wanted to be a dancer to begin with but was pushed into it by her overbearing mother. She stands up to mom in the lobby of the auditorium where she's supposed to be performing, the music of her piece providing a syrupy backdrop to her little drama. When she's finished talking, she walks off to the audience's unwitting applause. The scene is so ham-handed you can't help but laugh at its audacity, if that's what it is. The rest of the film is not so overdone, but it's all fun. --Jim Gay
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- This movie is almost 4 stars.
It shows pretty well an array of rather common issues some females have (and have to deal with) from day to day:
Lust, Broken hearts, Bitterness, (an) Eating disorder and Cattiness.
Sounds like fun, eh?
Well it is! And I can't believe this movie is 9 years old! Sure, it won't be some peoples' cup of tea because there is a LOT of ballet dancing in it. And some of it is way too typical and a little boring, but overall, it was a decent watch and there was enough ... Read More
Rating: 
- Center Stage is a wonderful story
about a young, committed group of dancers who want to make it in the tough, painful, disciplined world of Ballet. The actors, many of whom are really ballet dancers playing a role, are wonderful. The film doesn't hide behind anything. The envy, jealousy,narcissism of wanting to be a star or being a star are explored in a thoughtful, compassionate manner. A great movie!
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- Center Stage (Special Edition)
If you love dance, especially ballet, you will appreciate this movie that takes you through the struggles of 7 young dancers trying to live and dance their dreams. It comes easy for some and not so easy for others. It reminds me of (an updated version) "The Turning Point" which also takes placewithin the walls of ABC(T) in New York City.
Rating: - Center Stage
Product just as described... if you like to watching dancing, then you'll definitely enjoy this chick-flick!
Rating: - Ballet studies dominate this excellent human interest film
If you have seen FAME, earlier, this motion picture tops it manyfold, concentrating on ballet instead of a variety in the arts.
The various characters are engaging and the modern dance ballet for the finale is unusual and riveting, doubly so since it was an autobiography of sorts about the love lives of several characters in the picture.
A must ... and if you enjoy this, the lower budget sequel of 8 years later (with more hip hop dancing than ballet) is also recommended: CENTER ... Read More
- This movie is almost 4 stars.It shows pretty well an array of rather common issues some females have (and have to deal with) from day to day:
Lust, Broken hearts, Bitterness, (an) Eating disorder and Cattiness.
Sounds like fun, eh?
Well it is! And I can't believe this movie is 9 years old! Sure, it won't be some peoples' cup of tea because there is a LOT of ballet dancing in it. And some of it is way too typical and a little boring, but overall, it was a decent watch and there was enough ... Read More
- Center Stage is a wonderful storyabout a young, committed group of dancers who want to make it in the tough, painful, disciplined world of Ballet. The actors, many of whom are really ballet dancers playing a role, are wonderful. The film doesn't hide behind anything. The envy, jealousy,narcissism of wanting to be a star or being a star are explored in a thoughtful, compassionate manner. A great movie!
- Center Stage (Special Edition)If you love dance, especially ballet, you will appreciate this movie that takes you through the struggles of 7 young dancers trying to live and dance their dreams. It comes easy for some and not so easy for others. It reminds me of (an updated version) "The Turning Point" which also takes placewithin the walls of ABC(T) in New York City.
- Center StageProduct just as described... if you like to watching dancing, then you'll definitely enjoy this chick-flick!
- Ballet studies dominate this excellent human interest filmIf you have seen FAME, earlier, this motion picture tops it manyfold, concentrating on ballet instead of a variety in the arts.
The various characters are engaging and the modern dance ballet for the finale is unusual and riveting, doubly so since it was an autobiography of sorts about the love lives of several characters in the picture.
A must ... and if you enjoy this, the lower budget sequel of 8 years later (with more hip hop dancing than ballet) is also recommended: CENTER ... Read More
