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Footloose
2011 113 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.4
Drama, Music, Romance
Director: Craig Brewer
🎭 Based on
«Footloose»
Trailers
Description
Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where loud music and dancing are prohibited. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel in the process.
Budget:
$24M
US Gross:
$51.8M
Worldwide:
$63.54M
Starring
Kenny Wormald
Actor
Julianne Hough
Actor
Dennis Quaid
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
The 2011 Footloose remake is generally viewed as an energetic and charming update that succeeds in its own right, though opinions remain polarized regarding its necessity and tone. While many praise the chemistry of the leads and the updated soundtrack, some critics feel the film suffers from a dated, formulaic plot and questionable character motivations.
| Acting | Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough deliver strong, energetic performances that anchor the film's dance sequences and emotional beats. | |
| Score | The soundtrack effectively revitalizes classic motifs while blending modern musical styles to maintain a high-energy atmosphere. | |
| Production | The film is a polished, visually appealing production that successfully captures the spirit of the 1984 original without feeling like a mere imitation. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the layered, relatable youth drama, while others find the town's draconian laws and the central conflict to be naive or clichéd. | |
| Theme | The characterization of Ariel Moore and the motivation behind the town's dance ban divide viewers; some see them as compelling, while others view them as vulgar or nonsensical. |