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Footloose [1984] [DVD]
enlarge	Director: Herbert Ross Actors: Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Chris Penn Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£15.99~~ Buy New: £1.90 as of 25/11/2009 18:23 GMT details You Save: £14.09 (88%) New (37) Used (15) from £1.11 Seller: enigmadirect Rating: 17 reviews Sales Rank: 2397 Format: PAL Languages: English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Bulgarian (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Arabic (Subtitled), Romanian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Hebrew (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled), Croatian (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Catalan (Subtitled), Slovene (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 103 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5014437824530 ASIN: B00006IXEE Theatrical Release Date: February 17, 1984 Release Date: October 7, 2002 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review First released in 1984, IFootloose/I now enjoys the same sort of semi-ironic nostalgic cachet as John Hughes' contemporary schlock-fests about angst-ridden teens with silly hair. This is partly due to the fact that, as breathtakingly predictable kids-against-the-squares romps go, it's really pretty tolerable, but it's mostly because of the soundtrack. The songs that appear in the film--notably Kenny Loggins' infectiously vapid title track, and gale-force screecher Bonnie Tyler's excruciating "Holding Out for a Hero"--are possessed of an awfulness so monolithic that they have transcended their era and become reliable floor-fillers at 80s nostalgia discos all over the western world. p The plot, such as it is, sees the eerily androidal Kevin Bacon playing a hip rock roll youth from the big city rebelling against the strictures of the conservative small town in which he finds himself living. Inevitably, he falls for the daughter of his nemesis, the local preacher (the latter, it has to be said, is played with some aplomb by John Lithgow, who very nearly wrings depth from a character otherwise straight out of the colour-by-numbers guide to movie-making). Inevitably, there are some dance sequences. Inevitably, the kids win out, and the grown-ups realise that maybe they aren't so bad after all. p BOn the DVD:/B IFootloose/I can be watched on disc, should you so desire, dubbed in German, Spanish, French or Italian. There also subtitles available in pretty well every European language, as well as Arabic, Hebrew, Russian and Turkish. Other than that there are no extras. --IAndrew Mueller/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 17 1 2 3 4 Next » Brilliant March 19, 2005 10 out of 10 found this review helpful I think this film is brilliant. If you love dancing and 80s music and especially Kevin Bacon then this is the film for you. It is about a boy called Ren McCormick who has moved from the city to a Midwestern town where music, dancing and all youthful joy has been banned. He trys to prove to his town that music can bring out the good in people not the bad. brThis is a great film and for people like me who love any dance films and films like Dirty Dancing they will love this. Not for people who don't like to enjoy themselves. January 16, 2003 5 out of 5 found this review helpful There is only one word to describe this film. Fantastic. It's one of those films where you kinda know good will prevail, the baddies will get their dues, and the guy gets his gal, but it's the music that holds the film together.pThe music keeps your feet tapping from start to finish, and the last few scenes of them dancing in the barn having been given permission to hold a dance is worth waiting for. Ok, so the dresses and the tuxes are 1980's and I wouldn't be buried in them, and Lori Singer is the worst actress ever, but the energy of the film and the feet stomping music makes you want to watch it again and again and again. It's got something for everyone July 31, 2000 4 out of 4 found this review helpful Much like Flashdance and Dirty Dancing this film epitomises the 80's, with it's sythesised music and comical haircuts and outfits it's a must for anyone that can remember the era.Even If you didn't the film has an amazing storyline and contains a number of stars before they where quite so famous(John Lithgow from third rock from the sun and Kevin Bacon to name just a couple).This film is brilliant,a must see for anyone who enjoys cinema and has a soft spot for the 80's. One of the best films ever made. August 2, 2000 2 out of 2 found this review helpful Completely agree with Tom, this film has got it all, actors before they were famous, some excellent 80's music (songs like the title track 'Footloose', 'Lets here it for the boy' and that classic by Bonnie Tyler 'Holding out for a hero'), some great tight jeans and amazing hairstyles. You won't find anything better from the 80's era. a timeless classic August 31, 2000 2 out of 2 found this review helpful well tom and sarah's words are quite profound.The best of the 80's is all packed in here with krazeee comical performances from everyone's favourite jon lithgow.I just wonder whether it's all supposed to be funny.Only bettered by Back to the Future as a soundtrack as well as a film.A true gem! Showing reviews 1-5 of 17 1 2 3 4 Next »

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