Last weekend, I went to watch the remake of the classic Footloose. For older generations, this movie used to be the “it” movie of the year, and set actors and actresses into a career of future movies. I enjoyed this movie, even though it wasntas good as the first (but how could it get better?). I was glad that they made a remake because so many people in the younger generations dont know what the movie is about. This movie remade the original movie and its amazing plot and also added modern touches into it, through dancing, music, clothes, and dialogue.
Footloose is a remake of the 1984 dance musical starring Kevin Bacon, about a teenage boy from the big city who challenges a town’s laws against dancing and loud music. With drama thrown in the air, this movie keeps you always on your toes. The cast was well thought-out with unknown and known actors/actresses who all blew your mind with their dancing and acting. Footloose has an uplifting, positive ending with strong biblical references and Christian content, but before that happens, the movie indulges in plenty of teenage rebellion, foul language, and some inappropriate lewd behavior.
Because of this behavior, I do not recommend this movie for younger watchers. Although it is a great movie, it did deserve its PG-13 rating, and may disturb some viewers. Besides that, I recommend this to teenagers and adults who have and havent seen the original. It is a classic for a reason, but most remakes arent at good as the original–but I beg to differ from this 2011 Footloose. The dancing was amazing as well as the acting, all with a positive message–that anyone can make a difference.
I give this movie a four out of five stars!
Movie Critic 