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Fame
2009 107 min United States of America PG 18+
★5.2
Music, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Kevin Tancharoen
🎭 Based on
«Fame»
Trailers
Description
At New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from all walks of life get the chance to hone their skills as singers, actors, dancers, and more. Over four years, these young men and women will see if they truly have the dedication and talent to achieve success, while still juggling regular schoolwork, feelings of self-doubt, and budding romances.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$22.46M
Worldwide:
$77.21M
Starring
Kelsey Grammer
Actor
Bebe Neuwirth
Actor
Megan Mullally
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The 2009 remake of Fame is a polarizing film that resonates deeply with viewers who appreciate its inspirational message and high-energy artistic sequences, while others find the narrative shallow. While the film is frequently praised for the raw talent and authenticity of its young ensemble, critics are divided on whether the fragmented storytelling provides enough emotional depth.
| Acting | The ensemble cast of young newcomers delivers authentic, high-quality performances that anchor the film's artistic focus. | |
| Score | The choreography and musical sequences are consistently praised for their technical brilliance and ability to energize the audience. | |
| Screenplay | The film functions as a light, evocative sketch of student life rather than a tightly plotted drama, leading to disagreements over whether its lack of a traditional climax is a strength or a narrative failure. | |
| Theme | The film's ambitious attempt to balance a large cast of characters results in a debate between those who find the arcs life-affirming and those who find them superficial or undeveloped. |