Time Step
Time Step

Movie spotlight

Time Step

2019
Movie
5 min
English

Tom dreams of becoming a tap dancer - but can he prove it to his teacher?

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex MarthGenres: Dance, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

A talented but struggling ballet dancer faces immense pressure to win a prestigious international competition to save her family's failing dance studio. Balancing rigorous training with personal sacrifices, she must confront her own self-doubt and the ruthlessness of the competitive dance world. Her journey is as much about mastering technique as it is about finding her unique artistic voice.

Critical Reception

Time Step received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with praise for its energetic choreography and lead performance, though some found the plot predictable. It resonated well with fans of dance films for its authentic portrayal of the dedication required in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually stunning and dynamic dance sequences.

  • The central performance is compelling, carrying the emotional weight of the film.

  • Criticized for relying on familiar tropes common in dance dramas.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's intense dance performances and the inspiring underdog story. Some viewers felt the plot lacked originality but were still entertained by the athleticism and visual presentation.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Dance Film at the International Dance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The lead actress, Sarah Hill, performed all of her own complex dance sequences without the use of a body double, a feat that required over a year of intensive daily training.

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