Footloose

Stars: Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer & John Lithgow

Director: Herbert Ross

Writer: Dean Pitchford

Genre: Drama

Running Time: 107 minutes

Year: 1984

Ah, an oldie but a goodie. A line used many times that fits perfectly when describing this movie. This movie created many memorable moments for fans of 80s movies which I am a huge fan of. Grades are for Acting, Plot and Writing and are out of 10 added up and given a percentage. Grade meanings are:

A+- Now that`s how you make a movie. Hide this from everyone else.
A- Great movie. Should be bought by all movie fans.
B+- Above average movie. Should be watched by all
B- Good movie. True fans of movies should buy. Casual viewers don`t need to.
C+- Average movie. Rent dont buy.
C- Ok movie. Rent if nothing else available.
D+- Bad movie. Rentable by someone who will watch anything.
D- Horrible movie. Don`t rent and don`t watch.
F- Is this a movie. Don`t even go near this movie.

Ok lets do it.

Main Actors:

Kevin Bacon- Played Ren McCormack which is my favourite of all the roles Bacon has played in his illustrious career. A fun character who is searching for a little fun in the tough world. He is trying to show that there is room for dancing and singing in the realm of religion. The scene where he stands in front of the board is moving and puts the whole movie into perspective. Grade: 8 out of 10.

Lori Singer- Not a bad actress but not as entertaining as her co stars. The scenes with her seem forced when she is supposed to be playing vulnerable or in love. The scenes that she stars in are the one when she is playing foolish and happy. Her best scene occured in the house with he father when discussing his music. Grade: 7 out of 10.

John Lithgow- The most veteran actor of the group plays the reverend and does an amazing job at it. There is not a moment with him that is not believable and feeling pours from everything he does. He portrays love, parenting, anger and pain all throughout the movie and is varying scenes. His best scene is the scene with his wife outside the dance. Grade: 9 out of 10.

Chris Penn- Thought of as a secondary star but in my opinion the most fun part of the movie. A joker type character who shows off a tough persona and a loving one all while portraying the lovable loser character. Best scene by him and my favourite scene in the movie is when Willard learns to dance while the sonf "Let's hear it for the Boy" plays in the background. Grade: 8.5 out of 10.

The Plot:

A fun and inventive plot that presents many fun moments. The scenes play out and present a touching story about how fun and music does not represent drugs and death. The music adds to the plot and helps to move along the story. Some songs such as "Let's Hear it For the Boy" and "Footloose" are memorable and are still listened to today. Grade: 9 out of 10.

The Writing:

This film presents many fun one liners like "Nice Dancing" after the big fight scene and many memorable scenes are written like the tractor chicken game. The writing is not the star however as the most memorable moments come from the songs. Grade: 7.5 out of 10.

Overall:

This movie is fun and a great representation of the movies of the 80s. The music is catchy and the actors are talented. The movie is worth watching and worth watching over and over again. Grade: 49 out of 60 which is 81%=A.

Until next time, Have fun and watch something great.