Fame
Fame

Movie spotlight

Fame

2017
Movie
60 min
Italian

A small town in southern Italy is invested by one who will become one of the most important festival of Street Art of the world. Creating a myth through a course of improvisation, chaos and devotion.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Garth JenningsGenres: Musical, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of talented young students from diverse backgrounds attend the prestigious High School of Performing Arts in New York City. They navigate intense academic and artistic challenges, personal struggles, and demanding instructors as they strive to achieve their dreams of stardom. The film follows their journeys through auditions, performances, and the inevitable triumphs and heartbreaks that come with pursuing a career in the arts.

Critical Reception

The 2017 revival of 'Fame' was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. Many praised its energetic musical numbers and the earnest performances of its young cast, while some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and lacking the raw edge of the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant choreography and soundtrack.

  • Appreciated for its diverse and talented young cast.

  • Criticized by some for a familiar and straightforward plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's uplifting spirit and impressive musical performances, with many enjoying the updated take on the classic story. Some viewers felt it could have benefited from more character development.

Fun Fact

While this 2017 film is titled 'Fame', it is not a direct remake of the 1980 film of the same name, but rather a reimagining of the same concept. The 2017 film is actually the pilot episode for a planned TV series that never materialized.

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