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When teenager Ren and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small town in the West, he's in for a real case of culture shock after discovering he's living in a place where music and dancing are illegal.
Ren McCormack, a spirited teenager from Chicago, moves to the small, conservative town of Bomont. He quickly discovers that dancing and rock music are banned due to a tragic accident that occurred years earlier. Ren, along with his new friends, rallies to challenge the town council and Reverend Shaw Moore to lift the ban and allow the youth to express themselves through dance.
Footloose was a commercial success and a cultural phenomenon, praised for its energetic music, vibrant dancing, and themes of rebellion and self-expression. While some critics found the plot predictable, the film resonated with audiences for its uplifting message and iconic soundtrack.
Praised for its infectious soundtrack and energetic dance sequences.
The film's themes of youthful rebellion and challenging authority struck a chord with audiences.
Some critics found the storyline to be somewhat formulaic but appreciated its entertainment value.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's high-energy music and dancing, finding it a fun and inspiring movie. Many appreciated the relatable themes of teenage freedom and the struggle against strict rules.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('Footloose').
The iconic dance scene where Ren is dancing alone in a warehouse was Kevin Bacon's first day of shooting and took three days to film. Bacon reportedly lost 15 pounds during the strenuous filming of the scene.
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"Ren" (Kevin Bacon) moves from the big city to a small town run by the rather puritanical preacher "Moore" (John Lithgow) only to find that dancing, singing - indeed just about every form of entertainment has been banished. He claims that i...
It's still one of my favorites and I could hardly walk when it first came out. And now it's legend, so writing a real review is almost needless. Just about everyone has seen it. It's still regarded as a classic. So I suppose the best ...
"A time to mourn and a time to dance" - Ecclesiastes 3:4 RELEASED IN 1984 and directed by Herbert Ross, “Footloose” chronicles events in the small Western town of Bomont where dancing and loud music have been outlawed because of an acci...