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Footloose (1984)

Rate: 3
Viewed: 5/06

5/06: What a cheesy movie Footloose is.

I challenge anyone to see Chris Penn's dancing without cringing. It's god-awful. Even worse is the fashion which makes the film hopelessly dated. The young Kevin Bacon, in his first major leading role, gives a decent performance, showing enough evidence to become a star.

One aspect I like is a conservative man controlling his town through religion. It does make an interesting study of how far is too far and when to let it go for good by making way for change.

All in all, Footloose will never be able to shed the corny 80's look.

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