Review of Footloose (1984) by Pam R — 02 Aug 2013

A classic. Live Lori Singer's character.

This review of Footloose (1984) was written by Pam R on 02 Aug 2013.

Footloose has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sham K (135) on 26 Jul 2016

Awesome movie and a classic! Love the unique story and well developed plot. To sum this movie up on one word dance! Highly recommended…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 01 Nov 2015

Footloose doesn't live up to the hype, but the dance scenes themselves are total cheese and it's awesome…

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 29 Apr 2017

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By Johnny L (543) on 13 Dec 2015

This is the greatest film in the history of documented society!! The angry dance scene is incomparable in all of humanity…

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By Felipe F (595) on 24 Jul 2016

Trashy, formulaic and dull, Footloose is undercast and lacks emotion - but the music is great…

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By Armando B (351) on 02 Aug 2015

I think in my opinion this is a 80's classic with the music all over the movie…

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By Ben L (1,326) on 10 Sep 2016

Good music but the story isn't nearly as good as other dance movies like Dirty Dancing…

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By Crystal P (90) on 29 Jul 2018

Fantastic 80's movie! Always been my favorite. Great actors and storyline…

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By Austin G (601) on 01 Nov 2015

Footloose doesn't live up to the hype, but the dance scenes themselves are total cheese and it's awesome…

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