Amanda Schull,
Zoe Saldana,
Susan May Pratt,
Peter Gallagher,
Donna Murphy
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In this emotional drama, a team of young dancers are competing for places in a prestigious dance troupe. The dancers have to deal with the ups and downs of trying to find their place in the world, eve... read more
Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
Release Date: May 12, 2000
Keywords:
dance,
dancing,
dance movie,
dance scene,
best dance,
ballet dancers,
Times New Roman,
Center Stage ,
Michael Jackson ,
Ethan Stiefel
DVD Release Date: May 8, 2001
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October 31, 2011fb729949618This was my sister's favorite movie for the longest time, so if it wasn't for her I probably would have never seen this movie. So with that said, it is engaging and a good storyline. Everything you would expect from a typical teen drama film though.
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July 27, 2010I like that this dance movie boasts several full-length performances of imaginative pieces, not just heavily cut snippets. Amanda Schull is a bit dull as an actress, and how does Jody know that Cooper won't recant his offer if she doesn't sleep with him? Zoe Saldana is brassy a... read more
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April 5, 2009Love this movie. Anything that is about dancing I usually like and this movie was one of them.
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December 23, 2008Re-rated from 5 stars to 4 1/2
"Dance! Nothing left for me to do but dance! Got canned heat in my heels tonight yeah yeah!" ~Jamiroquai
The film is 1/4ths a theater ballet show, 1/2 individual and group dancing, and the rest of it takes yo... read more -
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September 3, 2007My sister dances and really likes this movie. I've got a so-so feeling about it.
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August 26, 2007Interesting ballet class from the stereotypic characters to the mix of classical scores with bubblegum pop tunes. These dancers including actors/actresses are very good.
Critic Reviews
August 28, 2006
Emanuel Levy, Variety
January 1, 2000
Margaret Putnam, Dallas Morning News
If you have the remotest interest in ballet, Center Stage is impossible to pass up. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
The dance sequences in his film make the most exciting footage.
January 1, 2000
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly
Center Stage is the same old stuff, not an arabesque more. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
With a plot that is constructed entirely out of formula situations and familiar plot elements, Center Stage feels like a rerun of Flashdance grafted onto The Cutting Edge. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Kevin Maynard, Mr. Showbiz
Subpar Dawson's Creek in Danskins.
January 1, 2000
Christy Lemire, Associated Press
Unfortunately, in between the dance sequences, the actors are allowed to talk. This is a problem.
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Center Stage has moments of joy and moments of insight. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Elizabeth Zimmer, Village Voice
Nicholas Hytner's movie might be subtitled Beverly Hills 90210 Goes to Juilliard. Full Review
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