Footloose (US)

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Review of Footloose
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Chris Cox

The music is on his side
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 107 mins
Retail Price: $19.99
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Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
This classic tale of teen rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren (Kevin Bacon) and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small midwestern town, he`s in for a real case of culture shock. Though he tries hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can`t quite believe he`s living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. There is one small pleasure, however: Ariel (Lori Singer), a troubled but lovely blonde--who also has a jealous boyfriend. In fact, it is Ariel`s dad (John Lithgow), a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle. Ren`s pent-up frustrations cause a confrontation with Rev. Shaw Moore and the local town council as he takes on the small-town establishment struggling to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Herb Ross`s fast-paced drama is filled with such hit songs as the title track and "Let`s Hear It for the Boy."

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