Antonio Banderas stars in Take the Lead, a drama inspired by the true story of Pierre Dulaine, an inspirational Manhattan dance teacher and competitor who volunteers his time to teach ballroom dancing to a diverse group of New York inner-city high school students serving detention.

The students are initially sceptical of Dulaine, especially when they learn what he’s there to teach them, but his unwavering commitment and dedication slowly inspire them to embrace the programme. In fact, they even take it one step further and combine Dulaine’s classical dance with their unique hip-hop style and music to create a high-energy fusion.

As Dulaine becomes a mentor for his students, many of whom haven’t had much to strive towards in their lives, he inspires them to hone their craft for a prestigious city ballroom competition, and in return they share with each other valuable lessons about pride, respect and honour.

Damn cool movie!

I'm not into ballroom dancing and s*** but this film was pretty good. It's got the typical storyline from movies such as Lean On Me and To Sir With Love. An outsider comes along and at first the kids are hesitant, then they're all cool with it, then they all have an argument and then everyone's cool with everyone at the end. Standard inspirational movie.

Worth the watch when it comes along on DVD.

8-)

Released on DVD, 21st September

Whats the schmoo like in it?

Cant you get to sleep either, Rev?

Agreed, this show is pretty cool... almost made me want to take up dancing, but then thankfully my sanity returned to me shortly after.

I find Antonio Banderas a little... slimy. Like Pierce Brosnan with a cheesy latino accent.