Leap
Leap

Movie spotlight

Leap

2018
Movie
95 min
English

The LEAP Movie tells the story of a one year experiment seeking to discover whether coaching can help ordinary people achieve extraordinary things. Four participants will be pushed to their limit as they seek to transform their lives with the help of an elite team of coaches.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users72%
Director: Géraldine LemoineGenres: Animation, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

In 19th-century France, an orphaned girl named Félicie dreams of becoming a dancer. Along with her best friend Victor, she escapes her rural orphanage and travels to Paris, the city of lights. Félicie must find a way to train at the Grand Opera and prove her talent to secure a dream role.

Critical Reception

Leap was met with a generally positive reception, praised for its vibrant animation and inspiring message. While some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, audiences, particularly families and younger viewers, responded well to its themes of perseverance and pursuing one's passions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming animation style and visually appealing depiction of Paris.

  • Applauded for its inspiring narrative about hard work and achieving one's dreams.

  • Some found the story to be a bit formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'Leap,' highlighting its beautiful animation and the uplifting story of a young girl chasing her dreams. Many found it to be a delightful and motivating film for families, though a few noted that the plot followed a familiar trajectory.

Fun Fact

The character of Félicie was inspired by the real-life dancers who trained at the Paris Opera Ballet during the late 19th century.

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