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Breaking Legs
It's 'Footloose' meets 'Mean Girls' as high school freshman Bloom moves to a town where there's no place to dance - except the school dance team! But when the boyfriend of the team's lead girl falls for her, she'll have to fight to win her place amongst these venomous girls. Breaking Legs is sure one to kick your boots off and pull up your heels, as these kids dance the field away to compete for the homecoming crown at R. Murray High School. Will it be newbie Bloom, or her arch nemesis and Dance Team leader, Harmony? Watch as the two square off in this fun but odd match to the finish. Someone is doomed to 'Break a Leg' on the dance floor, or rather, the football field!
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Plot Summary
A struggling theater troupe decides to put on a dangerous and unorthodox play in an attempt to save their theater. However, as the line between performance and reality blurs, they find themselves entangled in a web of crime and deception.
Critical Reception
Breaking Legs received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its unique blend of dark humor and theatricality, while some found its pacing uneven. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating the film's ambition and quirky charm.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creative and meta-theatrical approach.
Applauded for its dark humor and unexpected plot twists.
Some critics noted a lack of clarity in certain narrative threads.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's originality and its ability to balance comedic and dramatic elements. Many appreciated the performances and the unconventional storytelling.
Fun Fact
The film's unique title, 'Breaking Legs,' is a theatrical superstition, where wishing an actor 'good luck' is considered bad luck, so performers say 'break a leg' instead.
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