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Fame
PostedSeptember 28, 2009
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from Alexandria, LA
Totally awesome. I must see and must own DVD when available. Great for all ages. I will probably go to watch it at least once more before it leaves theaters.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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invigorating!
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from New Orleans, LA
The rendition of this "FAME" was very entertaining, but I still like the original better.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Great!Great!Great!
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Washington, DC
This was a great compliment to the original. I was not expecting this to be so good. I think that it was well worth it to see.....
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from georgia
sh** no spend your money in this movie omg this movie is so** i love dance movie but is not A DANCE MOVIE ........................................
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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FAME
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Los Angeles
Absolutely loved --- thought the music was really great especially the solo by Asher Book who did an outstanding job in general but nailed the song - Try -- which for me was the best song of the movie --have seen it twice already --- should be a smash hit - thought the young talent did an amazing job!!! Loved it would absolutely recommend it as an inspirational --musical --great watch --it is different than the original but I think it has a lot to offer today's young people for sure and is a fresh look for today a--MUST SEE
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Just like the Original
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Queens, NY
I grew up on the original series and this movie lived up to my expectations. It was entertaining with great talent from the cast and funny moments and sad moments that made you wanna pull out the kleenex. Plan on getting it when it comes out on DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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Very good movie. Doesn't really stick to the plot line of the original, but the plot lines developed are interesting. Definitely shorter than the original, too - thank goodness! Plan to buy when released on video.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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High Energy and Uplifting
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Allentown, PA
This movie has a variety of dancing and music that is absolutely spectacular. High energy throughout the film. Naturi Naughton makes the movie with her great remakes of songs from the original film as well as some new songs. With Naturi's amazing talents showcased in this film you can expect to see her in future projects. I agree with some of the other critics that the film has a very loose plotline but it doesn't matter because you are so caught up in the stunning musical performances. You will definitely, in my opinion, leave this film with a very good feeling. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Fame
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Virginia Beach, VA
I enjoyed the movie. I went with my husband and nine year old son. It was a good family movie. I enjoyed the music and dancing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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No Fame for "Fame"
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Herndon, VA
Fame(2009)" is a mild reboot of the successful 1980's television show that started Debbie Allen. The actors are extremely talented. The music was great and the dancing off the hook. I don't feel that the acting abilities of the young actors was really tested. There were so many stories on-going in the movie that there wasn't enough time for each story to unfold and then see the conclusion. You are left to wonder what might be or in some cases what might have been. The movie did not live up to the Trailers.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Scottsdale, AZ
I found the movie very disappointing and the story line if any, very boring. I actually left before it was over as did other people.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Just a Disappointment
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Dallas, TX
Fame failed to live up to the hype, the t.v. program, and the original film in every way except for the casting of the instructors at P.A. The writing was painfully inept and there was not a single developed character or relationship in the whole film. The few incidents of conflict were fleeting, at best. To make it worse, the directing was weak and many of the teen actors left much to be desired. I would steer clear of this film as it is best described as "Unrealized Potential" in every way.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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this movie was good but i was dissapointed that they did not show all the parts that they put into the trailors.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Fame was lame...
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Adrian, MI
Artistically I liked it for the dancing, but the story was pretty boring. If it were hooked up to an EKG, all you would see is a flatline.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Fame
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Miami, FL
I enjoyed watching the perfomances of all the characters, but I don't think this movie gave justice to the original. We didn't get to know all the characters well. It focused on many of them at a time, and not developing each well. Overall the performances were great.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
fame: missed the spotlight...
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from boston, ma
Take the material that dreams are made of and script it into predictable, cookie cutter-like back stories, add scenes that are simply there to employ costume designers, and lighting that always has the kids in a halo effect...and you've got the makings of this remake of Fame. I didn't hold my breath once, hoping throughout for that emblematic moment when the young artists would spontaneously erupt into song and dance...like the light of a subway train appearing before you see the actual car coming down the bend it...this screenplay came from a computer program, not a creative mind...file under: lost opportunity, no call-back. xoxo cinemastudies
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
No Character Development
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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Although the performance scenes were stellar, we never got to know any of the characters. It was hard to believe any of them were high school students, especially Kherington. The passion and dynamics of the group just weren't developed. The remake didn't do justice to the original.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Livin' Large, and Bland
PostedSeptember 27, 2009
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from Downers Grove, IL
The singing, music and dancing numbers were as impressive as one would expect. But the movie's format was wholly unconventional--rather than focusing on a few key characters in the classic, 3-act approach (introducing them, showing adversity and then showing resolution), the film focused on more like 10 characters. Time was shown passing primarily by the use of captions on a black screen ("FRESHMAN YEAR", "SOPHOMORE YEAR", etc.).
Most disappointing was that given the large cast, we never get to know any character well; the adversity depicted also seems less-than-convincing.
Asher Brooks and Naturi Naughton shine, and so does Kherington Payne, although Payne definitely comes across as a woman among children.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Fame without a story
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from Colorado
Fame was a great movie! i absolutely LOVED the dancing, the costumes, the singing, the music being played, and i loved the scene in the beginning where they start making music and singing in the cafeteria! The only thing i did not like about fame was it jumped between highschool years without giving much information. You never really go into depth about any of the characters, you see the problem...but you never see what happens afterwards OR the resolution to the problem. Technically There isn't even a real story line to the movie because it jumps from character to character (which is fine) except that you don't know much about any of them.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Wonderful Movie
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
I thought the movie was fantastic. I also like that they changed a few of my less favorite parts of the original. I would definitely see this movie again. I don't buy many, but this one I probably will. It is definitely worth the money that you will spend.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Good music and dancing; little story to it.
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from San Dimas. CA
This has very, very loud music, particularly the drums. But the wide variety of music itself is good, just partially plug your ears. The story has little substance and the characters and their stories are not developed well. But the dancing is outstanding and the struggles of various students to stay at the Performing Arts High School was moving. Go for the music and dancing. Enjoy it for that!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Talented kids learn the biz
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
A group of artistically talented kids survive a tough performing arts high school and learn about the cruelties of life and the entertainment business. There's nothing terribly wrong with this film, but it plays like a series of mediocre dance scenes and musical acts. The story is barely present and the characters aren't developed or that interesting. You will feel as if you paid to watch a pretty good TV movie in a theater.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Not as iconic as the original
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from San Diego, CA
I saw the original movie in junior high and watched the TV series in high school. (Didn't see the TV series update in grad school though). I wanted to like this and went to go see it before being inundated with reviews. The original characters were so iconic and the challenges seemed more palpable. However, none of the new students stood out for me, their stories didn't feel fleshed out--sometimes imitating or weakly echoing the original. Rather than just echoing the past, I would have liked had they directly addressed how things are different now. At one point the filmmaking character mentioned YouTube. What about reality shows and competitions? Cable? The Internet?
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Disappointing
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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I expected more dancing. Some of the actors were terrible. Plot definitely left something to be desired. Soundtrack is decent though.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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I personally found the movie to be mediocre. There wasn't much plot to it, and I did not like how it covered all 4 yrs they were at the school. It gave us little time to invest in the characters and really understand them and relate to them. It was choppy. And I was expecting more dancing in the movie, there wasn't enough to keep me interested.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Entertaining but shallow
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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Not nearly as good as the original. Acting was decent, but I wish they would have stayed in the school more--subplots diverged a bit too much. My child goes to a performing arts school, so her peers thought it was fun. Think of it on the same level as "High School Musical" or the new TV show, "Glee."
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Entertaining yet almost plot-less
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from Baton Rouge, LA
Fame was a very entertaining movie and had great performers. The whole plot was revolved around how hard it is to become famous. I mean Im pretty sure everyone realizes this already. Some of the actors were great and others were horrible. I understand that its hard to find multiple triple threats (singers, dancers, and actors) but some of the acting was Disney Channel material.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from Dallas, TX
There is absolutely no plot in this movie, it is hard to understand why the stories are crossing. The music may be interesting, but really I can watch better stuff on American Idol finals. Don't leave home to watch this superficial trash.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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Entertaining
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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from Long Island, New York
It is hard sometimes to put distinct storylines in musical type movies. This was produced more for entertainment than drama although it did have brief dramatic moments. Talent presented was incredible especially during the jam session. Ending was antii-climatic.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Not as expected
PostedSeptember 26, 2009
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Sometimes it is hard to re-invent a hit from the past. The musical performances were incredible and kept the movie alive for me. The actual story line was average at best and in my opinion did not represent life in New York's School of Performing Arts.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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