Information
| Year: | 2006 |
| Rating: | 6.5(9994) |
| Listed in: | Drama, Music |
| Directed by: | Liz Friedlander |
| Actors: | Antonio Banderas Rob Brown John Ortiz Yaya DaCosta Alfre Woodard Laura Benanti |
| "Never Follow." | |
Cast
| Directed by | |
|---|---|
| Liz Friedlander | |
| Actors | |
| Antonio Banderas | as Pierre Dulaine |
| Rob Brown | as Rock |
| John Ortiz | as Mr. Temple |
| Jonathan Malen | as Kurd |
| Dante Basco | as Ramos |
| Elijah Kelley | as Danjou |
| Marcus T. Paulk | as Eddie |
| Brandon D. Andrews | as Monster |
| Phillip Jarrett | as Rock's Dad |
| Volodymyr Vynogradsky | as Travis |
| Kevin Hanchard | as Woodley |
| Joseph Pierre | as Trey |
| Lyriq Bent | as Easy |
| Darren Marsman | as Taxi Driver |
| Kofi Payton | as Street Kid |
| Frank Spadone | as Supervisor |
| Tony Craig | as Security Guard |
| Ardon Bess | as Smitty |
| Alan John Armsby | as Emcee |
| Daniel Guajardo | as Rude Dancer's Partner |
| Piotre Derus | as Caitlin's Partner |
| Reuben Thompson | as Security Guard |
| Ocean L'Ecuyer-Prytula | as Academy Dancer |
| Anthony Berardocco | as Academy Dancer |
| Dimitry Ilyushenov | as Academy Dancer |
| Kamil Studenny | as Academy Dancer |
| Jarek Piwowarczyk | as Academy Dancer |
| Valentin Mirosh | as Academy Dancer |
| Ron Levitt | as Academy Dancer |
| Soupy Souphommanychanh | as Detention Kid |
| Darryl Reyes | as Detention Kid |
| Philip Adkins | as Teenager on Corner |
| Marc Gagne | as Man in Street (extra) |
| Actresses | |
| Yaya DaCosta | as LaRhette |
| Alfre Woodard | as Augustine James |
| Laura Benanti | as Tina |
| Jasika Nicole | as Egypt |
| Shawand McKenzie | as Big Girl |
| Jenna Dewan | as Sasha |
| Lauren Collins | as Caitlin |
| Katya Virshilas | as Morgan |
| Alison Sealy-Smith | as Rock's Mom |
| Jo Chim | as Gretchen |
| Heidi von Palleske | as Laura |
| Sharon Matthews | as Ms. Rosemead |
| Yvonne Myers | as LaRhette's Mother |
| Quancetia Hamilton | as Parent |
| Natalli Reznik | as Rude Dancer |
| Anna Dimitrie Melamed | as Pierre's Partner |
| Brianna Nagy | as Academy Dancer |
| Liliana Berardocco | as Academy Dancer |
| Katya Fadeeva | as Academy Dancer |
| Zoia Petrossian | as Academy Dancer |
| Katya Kerro | as Academy Dancer |
| Laura Ricketts | as Detention Kid |
| Heidi Kathy Bradhurt | as Cotillion Student |
Movie info
| Languages: | English |
| Filming dates: | 25 April 2005 - |
| Gross: |
USA - 34,742,066 USD (1 June 2006) UK - 621,735 GBP (16 April 2006) Netherlands - 36,424 EUR (4 June 2006) |
| Plot: | Based on a true story, the movie tells of the struggle of a dance teacher, Pierre Dulain (Antonio Banderas), to give to a group of problem kids a second chance by exploring their dance skills. One night Dulain is astonished to see a boy, Rock (Rob Brown) destroying his school director's car. The following day Dulaine goes to the school to ask for a job as a dance teacher. The director has little confidence in Dulaine's idea of helping kids (including Rock) in detention to reform through ballroom dance classes. Even the kids, who prefer hip-hop or rap, think it isn't a great idea. Despite criticism from students in his formal dance academy as well as from parents and fellow teachers who believe that the kids need more math and less dance, Dulain catches the students' attention with a tango session. After their initial indifference, they eventually compete in a dance contest; the important thing isn't winning, but making a difference. |
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Original Soundtracks
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"I Got Rhythm (Take the Lead Remix)" Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Performed by Lena Horne Additional vocals performed by Q-Tip Remixed by Swizz Beatz and Aaron Zigman Courtesy of RCA Victor Group by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment Q-Tip appears courtesy of Motown Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "What Is This Thing Called Love" Written by Cole Porter Performed by Keely Smith Courtesy of Capitol Records under licence from EMI Film & Television Music "Looky Looky" Written by Tammar Chin, Tessanne Chin, Tyrone Jackson, Conroy Forte and Kwame Kandekore Performed by Tami Chynn Courtesy of Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "Lil' Abner" from The Notebook (2004) Written by Aaron Zigman "Moon River" Written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer (as John Mercer) "Move Your Body" Written by Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean), Mashonda Tifrere and Drag-On (as Mel Small) Performed by Mashonda featuring Drag-On Produced by Swizz Beatz Drag-On appears courtesy of Ruff Ryders Entertainment "I Like That" Written by Jae Millz (as Jarvis Mills), Andre Lyons and Marcello Valenzano Performed by Jae Millz Courtesy of SRC/Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "Cali Chop" Written by Chris Clarke and Armand Sabal-Lecco Performed by Chris Clarke "Here We Go" Written by Tim Mosley (as Timothy Z. Mosley) and Jermany V. James Performed by Dirtbag Courtesy of Jive Records by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "What You Want" Written by LL Cool J (as J.T. Smith), Angelo Badalamenti, Albert Elias and Michael Oliver Performed by LL Cool J featuring Freeway Courtesy of The Island Def Jam Music Group under license from Universal Music Enterprises Contains a sample of "Hot Wheels (Chase)" Performed by Badder Than Evil Courtesy of Buddah Records by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "Whuteva" Written by Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean), Remy Ma (as Remy Kioni Smith) and David Shire (as David L. Shire) Performed by Remy Ma Courtesy of SRC/Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "I Got Rhythm" Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Performed by Lena Horne Courtesy of RCA Victor Group by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)" Written by Bart Howard Performed by Dinah Washington Courtesy of Capitol Records under licence from EMI Film & Television Music "Cookie Pop" Written by Qaadir Atkinson and Randy Williams Performed by Neo Courtesy of Ruff Ryders Productions, Inc. "Back To Seabrook" from The Notebook (2004) Written by Aaron Zigman "Tango Mujer" Written by Elyse Schiller & Gina Felicetta Myrick Performed by Porkpie Courtesy of Shake-A-Leg Productions "Así Se Baila El Tango" Written by Emilio Haro, Veronica Verdier and Gabriel Barredo Performed by Bailongo! featuring Vero Verdier "Para La Calle" Written by Gustavo Rivera Performed by Capicu Courtesy of Next Plateau Entertainment "Never Gonna Get It" Written by Ron Feemster, Sean Biggs, Damion Holman and Akon (as Aliaune Thiam) Performed by Topic featuring Sean Biggs & Akon Courtesy of SRC/Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "Chop Chop" Written by Scott Storch, Jeffrey Grisby, Sean Paul (as Sean Paul Joseph) and William Holmes Performed by Youngbloodz Courtesy of LaFace Records/Zomba Label Group by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "I Run Shit" Written by DMX (as Earl Simmons), Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean) and Dennis Joyner Performed by DMX Courtesy of Columbia Records/Sony Urban Music by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "These Days" Written by Rhymefest (as Che Smith) and Mark Ronson Performed by Rhymefest Courtesy of J Records by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment Contains a sample of "Some of These Days" Performed by Jerry Reed Courtesy of RCA Label Group RLG/Nashville by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "I Like That You Can't Take That Away from Me" Written by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Jae Millz (as Jarvis Mills), Andre Lyons, Marcello Valenzano, Willian Griffin, Eric B. (as Eric Barrier), Bob James , , Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean), Mashonda Tifrere and Mel Small Produced and Mixed by Grant McSleazy Contains elements from "They Can't Take That Away from Me" As performed by June Christy Used courtesy of Capitol Records under licence from EMI Film & Television Music Contains samples of "I Like That" Performed by Jae Millz Courtesy of SRC/Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Contains samples of "Follow the Leader" Performed by Eric B. & Rakim Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises Contains samples of "Move Your Body" Performed by Mashonda featuring Drag-On Produced by Swizz Beatz Drag-On appears courtesy of Ruff Ryders Entertainment "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" Written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans (as Raymond B. Evans) Performed by Sly and the Family Stone (as Sly & the Family Stone) Courtesy of Epic Records by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment "Fascination" Written by Dick Manning and Dante Marchetti "Baby Workout" Written by Jackie Wilson and Alonzo Tucker Performed by Jackie Wilson Courtesy of Brunswick Record Corp. by arrangement with Ford Music Services "Mooncrest" from The Notebook (2004) Written by Aaron Zigman "La Cumparsita" Written by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez "Feel It" Written by Will i Am (as William Adams), Stacy Ferguson and Apl.de.Ap (as Allan Pineda) Performed by The Black Eyed Peas (as Black Eyed Peas) Courtesy of A&M Records under licence from Universal Music Enterprises "Mi Mambo" Written by Daniel Indart Performed by Daniel Indart Courtesy of Latin Music Specialists "Fascination" Written by Dick Manning and Dante Marchetti Performed by Nat 'King' Cole Courtesy of Capitol Records under license from EMI Film & Television Music "Teach Me How to Dance" Written by Cheryline Lim, Marshall J. Leathers and Shawn Campbell Performed by Che'Nelle Produced by The Arkitects Courtesy of Virgin Records America, Inc. under license from EMI Film & Television Music "Ya Ya (Al Stone Remix)" Written by Janie Anderson, Simon Finch, Marcel Atteen, Enrico Morena, Deuan German, Rajan Datar and Michael Choi Performed by The Empty Heads Courtesy of Surface2Air Ltd. by arrangement with Zync Music, Inc. "La Cumparsita (Tango Remix)" Written by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez Vocals performed by Q-Tip Remixed by Swizz Beatz and Aaron Zigman Q-Tip appears courtesy of Motown Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "Take the Lead (Wanna Ride)" Written by Swizz Beatz (as Kasseem Dean), Layzie Bone (as Steve Howse), Krayzie Bone (as Anthony Henderson), Wish Bone (as Charles Scruggs), Juan Luis Morera, Llandel Vegilla, Melissa Jimenez, Fatman Scoop (as Isaac Freeman III) and Drag-On (as Mel Small) Performed by Bone Thugs n Harmony and Wisin & Yandel featuring Fatman Scoop, Melissa Jimenez and Drag-On Produced by Swizz Beatz Courtesy of Universal Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Bone Thugs -N- Harmony appear courtesy of Full Surface Records Drag-On appears courtesy of Ruff Ryders Entertainment "Fascination" Written by Dick Manning and Dante Marchetti Performed by Kem Produced by Kem Courtesy of Motown Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. "They Can't Take That Away from Me" Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin Performed by June Christy Courtesy of Capitol Records Under license from EMI Film & Television Music |
Goofs
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Fact errors: Since the students in Pierre's class had never competed before, they would be automatically in the newcomer category, whereas the students from Pierre's studio would be competing at higher levels of bronze, silver, gold or open syllabus. Also, the students would be disqualified from dancing moves that were non-newcomer/bronze syllabus, which several of them did. Continuity: The first time when Pierre is in Augustine's office, he mentions the pictures of students on the wall. During the shot of the students, the pictures of Rock's brother and of LaRhette's brother are side by side. But when Pierre asks Augustine about Rock and LaRhette, she points out the students on the wall but LaRhette's brother's picture is below Rock's brother's picture. CHAR: In one scene in the basement, Antonio accidentally calls YaYa by her real name instead of her character's name. Continuity: In the tango scene of Pierre and Morgan, Pierre his shirt is tucked into his pants, when he says positions please and he walks aside everybody lined up, the shirt is over his pants. Revealing mistakes: At the dance competition Dulaine lets Rock borrow his Tux coat. Dulaine is much smaller than Rock however, the coat looks over sized on Rock when he's on the dance floor. BOOM: In a lot of the scenes in the cellar in which they keep the bad students, a microphone that appears to be on a track shows in most of the shots. BOOM: When Pierre is talking to a student in his dance studio, a boom microphone can be seen in the window behind the two characters. CHAR: In the dance scene with Pierre and Morgan during the detention, they dance Argentine tango, which is not considered a ballroom dance. American and international tango, both ballroom dances, are completely different. |
Quotes
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[from trailer] Pierre Dulaine: You can get what you want. Rock: No, some people get what they want. Pierre Dulaine: Those are the people who show up to get it. [from trailer] Pierre Dulaine: What I teach has value. Ramos: Not where I live. Principal Augustine James: You know who did that to my car, don't you? Pierre Dulaine: He may have been black, or hispanic. Principal Augustine James: ...Let me know if you remember... Caitlin: I'd kill to dance like that. It's like sex on hardwood. Rock: Doctor's note. I can't dance, I have a heart condition. Pierre Dulaine: Interesting man, your doctor. Not many doctors write notes on three-hole paper. Kurd: Why you gotta be such a ballroom weirdo? Eddie: Check Mr Dulaine! He's just gettin' his flirt on. Morgan: I've never seen anyone move like that before. Sasha: I'm sure. Pierre Dulaine: Do you love to dance? Caitlin: Yeah Pierre Dulaine: Then you're meant to dance. Eddie: Man, punk moves like that won't get you no play around here, trust me I've tried it. Pierre Dulaine: I understand six languages and I speak five - all with a Spanish accent Ramos: Dance to this. Principal: For these kids life is a fight to stay alive, and a hustle to make ends meet. Pierre Dulaine: I want to teach your kids to dance. Principal Augustine James: If theres' one thing they can do, it's dance. Pierre Dulaine: Ballroom dance? Waltz, the foxtrot? Principal Augustine James: Ok, where's the camera? Because if you're saying that you want to teach my kids the foxtrot I have to be on TV. Sasha: Look we don't need your charity or anything. Principal Augustine James: [on the phone about her car] I don't want it pimped I want it fixed! Pierre Dulaine: What if I said these dances would make you look cool? Rock: I'd say you're full of shit. Rock: No one does somethin' for nothin'. Ramos: I'm so fly I can make anyone look good. LaRhette: You think you one of us now? Caitlin: No. Eddie: Yo son, who died? Pierre Dulaine: Apparently your manners... Pierre Dulaine: Thank you. LaRhette: Uh-huh. Pierre Dulaine: I believe the appropiate response is "you're welcome" LaRhette: Uh-huh. Caitlin: Mr.Dulaine? Morgan says the kids you teach up town are a bunch of no-talent losers. Pierre Dulaine: You cannot always believe what Morgan says. Caitlin: I would really like to join them. Caitlin: Look, I want to be here. Not because I'm [awkwardly] "slumming it", but because I feel better here. Kurd: Check this out! Kurd: We don't need any more white bread tourists seeing how the other half lives. We don't. Caitlin: White bread? Excuse me, do you own a mirror? Ramos: [Danjou and Sasha kiss during tango dance] Whaaat? Ramos: What? ¿Tu no sabes? I can shake it. Pierre Dulaine: Then I suggest you shake it with the partner that I assigned you. Big Girl: [after being told to take Kurd's hand] Hold up. How the hell do I know where his hand's have been? Kurd: Here I'll show you! Kurd: [put's his hands down the front of his pants] Now you know! Pierre Dulaine: That's not right! That is NOT right! Eddie: Now that's "ball" room. |
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