Thanks for Dancing
Thanks for Dancing

Movie spotlight

Thanks for Dancing

2016
Movie
19 min
Norwegian

A lifelong relationship is coming to an end. Two elderly men and former athletes spend their last winter together.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Director: Oren ShaiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, aspiring ballet dancer named Nick finds himself in a precarious situation when he injures his leg and is unable to perform. To make ends meet and support his family, he takes on a job as a male escort. Navigating this new, morally ambiguous world, Nick grapples with his identity, his dreams, and the consequences of his choices.

Critical Reception

Thanks for Dancing received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged the film's ambition in tackling complex themes of desire, identity, and economic hardship, many found its execution to be flawed, citing issues with pacing, character development, and an overly melodramatic tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to explore sensitive topics but struggles with depth.

  • Performances are serviceable, but the narrative feels underdeveloped.

  • A visually competent but emotionally detached drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Thanks for Dancing' are scarce, with limited data available to form a conclusive summary of user sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Oren Shai, also wrote the screenplay, marking his feature directorial debut.

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