Dance with Him
Dance with Him

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Dance with Him

2007
Movie
118 min
French

Three years after simultaneously parting with a philanderer husband and experiencing a dramatic fall during a horse jumping contest, Alexandra Balzan, a Parisian architect, regains an appetite for life and love after a chance encounter with an aging misanthrope of a master horseman and his horse

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Tessa BlakeGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful, but commitment-phobic, young lawyer finds his life upended when he reconnects with his college sweetheart. Despite their past, a spark reignites, forcing him to confront his fears of settling down and making a choice between his demanding career and a chance at true love.

Critical Reception

Dance with Him received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. Audience reception was somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the romantic elements and the chemistry between the leads, though many still pointed out the film's reliance on common romantic drama tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a familiar romantic storyline that may appeal to fans of the genre.

  • Performances from the lead actors are generally seen as the strongest aspect.

  • The pacing and script are often criticized for being underdeveloped and predictable.

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Fun Fact

While D.B. Woodside is known for his roles in science fiction and fantasy, 'Dance with Him' allowed him to showcase his abilities in a contemporary romantic drama.

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