Kevin Bacon Praises Footloose Remake

Kevin Bacon has praised the new Footloose movie.

Bacon took on the role of Ren McCormack in the 1984 original but this summer Kenny Wormald has taken over the role in a new remake.

And it sees that Bacon is a fan of the film.

The actor tweeted: 'F-Loose! Just saw it. Congrats to Craig, Kenny, Julianne, Dennis,Andie, Miles, and the rest of the cast. U guys rocked it!'

The movie has been met by positive reviews, opening at number two behind Real Steel at the U.S. box office.

It's been a successive year for Bacon having starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love and X-Men: First Class already in 2011.

The actor is currently filming R.I.P.D. with Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges.