Footloose [M]

City-boy Ren McCormick was ready for a hard time in his new home in a small, god-fearing town, but he never guessed that it would be this hard. Upon arriving in the small town, he is instantly given a wide birth, being an “outsider” and all, but then he is shocked to discover that, in addition to booze and drugs, dancing in public is illegal. Without dance and the freedom of expression it affords, Ren feels incomplete and unsatisfied so, with the few friends that he’s acquired, he sets out to revolt and turn the town around, starting with a senior prom. 

I cannot believe it’s taken me this long to watch this movie! What a gem! It’s like Rebel Without a Cause meets Grease. It’s absolutely fantastic, packed with action, drama, comedy, romance, and an awesome 80s soundtrack! I LOVED THIS FILM! 

City-boy Ren McCormick was ready for a hard time in his new home in a small, god-fearing town, but he never guessed that it would be this hard. Upon arriving in the small town, he is instantly given a wide birth, being an “outsider” and all, but then he is shocked to discover that, in addition to booze and drugs, dancing in public is illegal. Without dance and the freedom of expression it affords, Ren feels incomplete and unsatisfied so, with the few friends that he acquires, he sets out to revolt and turn the town around, starting with a senior prom. 

Everything about this movie was spot-on. It’s a wonderful story of defiance and changing times that had heaps of messages about corruption, and the effect of organised religion; this message is wonderfully conveyed in the townspeople burning books they deem “inappropriate” for their children. It’s a classic battle of teens against parents, and “sticking it to the man” so to speak. 

Kevin Bacon stars as Ren and he was absolutely gorgeous. I think I have a new screen flame. He delivered a performance that was charming, chivalrous, witty. sometimes aggressive, and just an all-around wonderful teen hero. I absolutely loved him! 

Starring Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Diane Wiest, Chris Penn, and Sarah Jessica Parker, Footloose is a fantastic teen flick packed with defiance, dance, drama, comedy, romance, and loveable characters. Without a doubt, I will be adding this title to my collection! It was awesome!