mojo2004
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I agree this movie could have been better but looking back now I'd say it was exactly what people were looking to see on the screen.All the films with Black cast had the same feel to them and we ate it up.Two of the best that strayed from all that were not talked about as much as the action pictures."Sounder" and "The Learning Tree" which also need to be shown more on TV.As for this film I liked the actor who played the lead.Lawrence Cook who I see died 3 yrs ago was exactly what I pictured Dan Freeman to be like.I recommend this film and i'd love to see a Black film channel that gives you some commentary along with the films as TCM does.Where's Max Julien? How about all the black actresses who paved the way for those working now.Not Hattie McDaniel but Gloria Hendry,Brenda Sykes,Shelia Frazier and Judy Pace just to name a few.I know Vonetta McGee who was with Max Julien on screen and in real life for a time ,married Carl Lumbly.Lonette McKee was on TV often at one time and Rosalind Cash has passed away.Anyhoo see this movie and then see another black film and another.Then pick up a book.Or do both read the book "Native Son" then watch the film "Native Son"-any version."The River Niger" is on DVD in the dollar bin but it's good.If only because James Earl Jones and Glen Turman are in it.
I remember when the "Ladies Night" in clubs with male strippers became popular.One scene in "Mr Mom" and this entire movie made the male stripping industry for females really take off.Afterwards Every TV sitcom of the 80's on had at least one episode with the male stars doing a strip and the females stars catching them and dragging them off the stage or going crazy and spending tons of money like Peg Bundy. That said this movie was corny.Only because Christopher Atkins was the boniest,non-dancing male stripper I've ever seen.Clearly he was chosen to capitalize on the "teen hunk" factor and "The Blue Lagoon" movie which he starred.Lesley Warren is dressed like a school marm in the 1880's until she gets a make-over up by a girlfriend to hit the club and snap!She's a hot mama in a snazzy red dress with her hair down and plenty of make-up on.What she doesn't know is a student she flunked recently (Chris) is the star stripper in the club she goes to and he knocks her off her feet with a super sexy kiss.Oh yeah-She's married to a fuddy-duddy older than she is. It's an okay film to catch on cable.Just don't expect any deep acting by anyone and you'll be fine.
Great cast,great songs and great dancing without a gooey story and bursting into song at inappropriate times.I thought the director and choreographers did an amazing job with the kids.The two leads seemed perfect for their parts I can't imagine anyone that would have done a better job.I loved the choreography and song on "Get'cha Head In The Game".Kudos to the associate choreographer,Charles Kaplow who put it together.He was also in the movie as one of the basketball players/dancers The use of the basketballs just flowed with the moves of the dancers.As for "Stick To The Status Quo".It brought back memories of "Hot Lunch Jam" in "Fame" the movie. With a little more story Disney could have released this in theaters.More catchy songs were "Breaking Free"," Start Of Something New", and the hook that sold the picture "We're All In This Together".Next star ready for a lead with his Side-show Bob style is Corbin Blue who was all over the place with his great smile.I read where he went to Debbie Allen's Dance Academy.Ms Allen who was the dance teacher in "Fame" the movie and the choreographer as well as sometimes director of "Fame" the TV series is a very hard teacher.If you work with her YOU MOST DEFINITELY CAN DANCE! A very enjoyable movie musical.
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