Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

WasAnnon Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Beanbioca As Good As It Gets

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

ian_enrique This movie is freakin awesome I really like it and if you like film that feature dancing and some drama this movie is for you don't listen to the bad review of this film you watch it yourself and rate it for me Antonio is key of this film he is the star because I am a fan of Antonio Banderas I will give this 7/10 and also because this film is awesome I give it 10/10.

Imdbidia Take the Lead is loosely based on the program developed by the Palestinian professional ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine to change the life of problematic kids in schools.If you read the plot summary you already know how the story is going to go, how the film is going to end, and the sort of characters you are going to meet. If you decide to go on and watch the movie and then expect something different, well, it is like expecting pears to be apples.The formula: The teacher who believes in marginal kids, teach them something arty or sporty and brings them to a competition, where they shine and surprise themselves and anybody who thought they didn't deserve a go. There is dancing or singing or sport playing and a motivational coach. Magic formula that has worked for decades with basically the same format, since Sidney Poiter made To Sir, With Love in 1967, to Sister Act 2 in 1993, and Coach Carter in 2005 just to mention three famous examples.These movies succeed because they inject a dose of hope and love into marginal problematic children or teens who are talented but live surrounded by poverty, violence and lack of healthy role modes. It shows a belief in the goodness of anybody with problems, that being rich and having money doesn't make you more talented, that if you give troubled kids an opportunity, preach them by example and teach them to respect themselves anything is possible. Of course, reality is like a jar of ice-cold water on the dream, but it is still a nice dream. In this movie is partially so, because Dulain's programs are still being used in schools. One can argue that children living in such surroundings could never achieve anything, even if they had talent, but there are famous actors and directors in Hollywood who did just that. This movie is not about "it will happen to most people", it is about "this can happen to you despite your circumstances". That is why these movies succeed and are enjoyable to watch.What makes this movie successful is the cast, not the main stars but all the the young kids playing the troubled high-school students. They not only have a great talent as actors despite their youth, but some of them are fantastic dancers as well. Some of the young actors in this film already are reputed Broadway/TV actors, singers and/or dancers. All of them are terrific. Perhaps my favorite is Rob Brown, a natural before the cameras but, to be fair, all the young guys shine and it would be unfair to credit just a person for the goodness in the movie.The soundtrack is fantastic all throughout the film. The starting scene is very cool. Some of the musical numbers are terrific. My favorite ones are the Tango between Banderas & Katya Virshilas, and the final dance performances, especially that Jenna Dewan Tatum with Dante Basco and Elijah Kelley, and that of Rob Brown and Yaya Dacosta.Watch the movie without expecting to be anything that never pretended to be, knowing that this is not supposed to reflect real life, it is to remind us that dreams are possible even when you are poor.

danabmcl Hey if you like music you'll love this movie <3 Yes the plot is a given but the dancing and the music WOW -- awesome!! I've seen it a few times but I enjoy it every time regardless! Love the dancing and the music, and wish I'd taken lessons when I was younger -- perhaps I would've kicked ass like these kids? :) This movie showcases dancing and the dancers are spectacular regardless of size, class, race or religion -- not to mention Antonio who is so soooo sexy!! And have I mentioned the music?? The music transcends color, race, religion, class - you name it! If I remember correctly it covers quite a few genres - and they are all worth listening too! I think what I like the most is the freedom with which everyone dances -- thats what dancing is all about! Let the music take you - Take the Lead!!

rooprect Are there any late 90s SNL fans out there who get the reference in my title? Chris Kattan once did a hilariously bad parody of Antonio Banderas, the idea being that Antionio is so sexy ("tooo sexy! tooo sexy! No, the bambinos!") that he can basically fondle the camera and be a hit. This film, featuring Antonio as a swave, kind-hearted, chivalrous dance instructor with impeccable taste in clothes, is the real life version of that skit. I watched this with my girlfriend, and she kept looking over to ask me if I was still heterosexual.So yeah, tons of eye candy for fans of Antonio. Dim the lights, strap on your dancing shoes, or whatever else you care to strap on (I don't even know what that means) and enjoy the film.The movie itself is an entertaining blend of gritty realism, fantasy dance, cute comedy and every highschool-misfits-enter-a-competition movie ever made. Much of it is predictable, but it packs enough pirouettes to surprise the audience once in a while. Included in this mostly-tame story are bits of crime, violence, domestic abuse and attempted rape which are convincingly done, due to the excellent acting by these mostly-unknown young actors.If you don't know, "Take the Lead" is based on the true story of Pierre Dulaine, a dance instructor who decided to take on some of the roughest schools in NYC by teaching ballroom. Much of the film is dramatized, several bits are outright manufactured, but it more or less stays true to the spirit of Pierre's work. I wish it had expounded more on the philosophy behind the method (which is beautifully explained in Antonio's monologue to the angry parents), but we still get the gist.I've read a few reviews and message board comments from people who were infuriated by the ending spectacle, and all I can say is yeah they have a point, but hey this is a movie folks. It's supposed to have some pizazz. I suppose it's the extreme blending of realism and dancing that causes the conflict. If you can go with the flow, I think you'll find it to be a fun and worthwhile flick.If you like this sort of story (highschool-misfits-enter-a-competition), I highly recommend the Japanese flick "Swing Girls" about a bunch of nerds trying to learn jazz. On the wacky side is "Kickin It Old Skool" about a bunch of middle aged nerds who never left the 80s trying to win a dance contest. There's a million of em but they never get old, do they? "Take the Lead" is more on the serious side than the others, but hey... it has Antonio Banderas. How do you say... Ahhh yesss.