Review of Save the Last Dance (2001) by Tino P — 14 Jan 2017

This teen romance flick feels like a predictable rehashing of other movies.

This review of Save the Last Dance (2001) was written by Tino P on 14 Jan 2017.

Save the Last Dance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brenna V (2) on 26 Jan 2015

I love this movie and I can't stop watching it! romance, crime, action, comedy and f course dancing…

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By Debra K (27) on 26 Feb 2015

Great acting. A must see if you love dancing with romance…

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While it flirts with After School Special-ness, at least has the courage to address racial and cultural cliches with a degree of honesty…

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By Mohammed A (375) on 17 Jan 2017

Completely predictable coupled with horrific acting from the female lead and obscene amounts of cultural appropriation…

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By John O (1,007) on 28 May 2014

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I loved this movie in high school but I see it differently now…

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