Review of Flashdance (1983) by Robyn M — 27 May 2013
The film has its weak points, but holds a special place in my heart from my childhood. Although the plot is not as non-existent as some reviewers have felt, it nevertheless tends to take second place to the showpiece dance numbers; at times, it felt as if I were watching an extended series of pop videos.
Potentially interesting themes are ignored; for example, Alex is a practicing Catholic, but this seems to be a plot device to enable scenes set in the confessional to be used as soliloquies in which she can air her emotional problems.
No attempt is made to explore the possible conflict between the demands of her religion and her sexually provocative dancing or her love for a divorcee.
This review of Flashdance (1983) was written by Robyn M on 27 May 2013.
Flashdance has generally received mixed reviews.
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