Dance Academy: The Movie

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Dance Academy: The Movie

Released Mar 2, 2018

1h 41m

Kids & Family

Drama

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Former ballet student Tara Webster longs to return to her dreams after a devastating injury leaves her unable to dance.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

I liked the Emma Stone-Ryan Gosling song and dance romance-drama, but for me Dance Academy feels more real. It has something about it that is more dramatic, more emotional, more complex.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 14, 2017

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Strauss is a writer of real flair. A former teen dancer, she knows the milieu like the back of her hand and is not ashamed to take delight in an all-Aussie phrase like "pity pash".

Rated: 3/5

Apr 12, 2017

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

The dialogue isn't exactly sparkling. It's matter-of-fact at best, cliched at worst, but Tara and friends are easy to like. The ballet movie tradition is well served.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 12, 2017

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

Xenia Goodwin projects an ethereal quality when she dances -- and even in other scenes -- so I was drawn to her character. I also love the sensitive way romance is integrated into this endearing dance film.

Mar 13, 2018

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Captivating, graceful story of young dancers on the verge.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 13, 2018

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Matthew Toomey

ABC Radio (Australia)

There's a realness to these characters and their journey that makes this worth a look.

Rated: B

May 31, 2017

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Sophia T

Watching the series makes the movie even better. The soundtrack, story, characters, and dancing are amaze balls. Seriously, I cried so hard I could have filled a swimming pool, but then I laughed so much I nearly drowned in my own tears. It's a rollercoaster of emotions—definitely a must-watch! Grab some popcorn, a towel for your tears, and maybe a life jacket just in case!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Eugene d

I really enjoyed this movie since it was the continuation of the TV series which I really loved,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/23

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andy h

It's a pretty great follow up and catch-up to a great series and group of characters.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Filmes de superação geralmente ganham meu coração, mas os musicais e os de danças, com suas receitas de bolo de nada e com pouca açúcar, me entediam, do tipo, melhor sair da dieta comendo coisas gostosas, chatinho e sem graça, (versão) português de Portugal, só a trilha sonora nos apaixona, nos faz chorar e querer entrar na tela, os créditos finais com fotos e vídeos dos atores crianças, ganhou S2… de resto, nem me conquistou…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

Honestly the best sequel to a series I've seen. They did such an amazing job and the actors really stepped up their game since the televised series!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

It is emotional, strong, realistic and lovely. I really loved this movie because I was a big fan of the series... Finally they get us some answers and more questions became...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Jeffrey Walker

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Xenia Goodwin

Tara Webster

Alicia Banit

Kat Karamakov

Jordan Rodrigues

Christian Reed

Thom Green

Sammy Lieberman

Dena Kaplan

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Synopsis

Former ballet student Tara Webster longs to return to her dreams after a devastating injury leaves her unable to dance.

Director: Jeffrey Walker
Screenwriter: Samantha Strauss
Distributor: Cinedigm
Production Co: Doco Digital
Genre: Kids & Family, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2018
Runtime: 1h 41m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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