Review of Flashdance (1983) by Martin D — 11 Mar 2010
Jennifer Beals stars as Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel-mill welder by day, and bar dancer by night. Harboring dreams of a career in ballet, she is given financial support in this endeavor by her boss Nick Hurley (Michael Nouri) and moral support by demanding but big-hearted instructor Hanna Long (Lilia Skala).
The film's signature scene is, of course, Alex's water-drenched dance audition, largely performed in long shot by her dance double Marine Jahan. Essentially an old-fashioned backstage yarn, Flashdance was given a contemporary spin by its pulsating, musical score featuring the Oscar-winning Best Song, Flashdance.
..What a Feeling, (music by Giorgio Moroder, lyrics by Keith Forsey and Irene Cara).
This review of Flashdance (1983) was written by Martin D on 11 Mar 2010.
Flashdance has generally received mixed reviews.
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