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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0883904169024
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledSpanishSubtitledFrenchDubbedSpanishDubbed
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
MPN: 116902
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 12, 2010
Running Time: 107 minutes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
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Product Description:
Passions will be tested. Hearts will be broken. Talent dedication and hard work will triumph! fame is the inspiring story of a group of dancers singers musicians and actors at at the new york city high school of performing arts and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 01/12/2010 Starring: Thomas Dekker Run time: 110 minutes Rating: Pg Director: Kevin Tancharoen
Amazon.com:
Who wants to live forever? One of the catchiest songs from the '80s lives on in spirit in the 2009 remake of Fame, based on the 1980 smash hit of the same name, which shot Irene Cara to stardom, and whose theme song launched a thousand aerobics classes. This Fame is in the same exuberant spirit, of talented young kids eager to burst into the spotlight, with great doses of the High School Musical franchise. The big stars are among the adult contingent, and include Kelsey Grammer, Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Megan Mullally, and the always amazing Bebe Neuwirth, leggy and an awesome singer (though Frasier fans will be half-expecting a Frasier-Lilith run-in, a fun in-joke).
Among the talented younger cast, one of the breakout stars is Naturi Naughton, who plays aspiring pianist Denise, and seems to be channeling some of the exuberance of Cara's performance in the original (she sings a swell version of the title song, too). Other talented newbies to watch include Collins Pennie, who plays Malik, a bitter youth still dealing with the raw hand he was dealt as a kid; the winsome Kay Pannebaker, as Jenny; and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, who plays the ravishing Joy. "You have talent," bellows Grammer's Mr. Cranston. "Now let's see what you can do with it!" The adults wisely get out of the way to let the kids, especially Denise, shine.
As with the original, the music is a standout, and the soundtrack is well worth appreciating on its own. Some songs from the 1980 Fame are included, and updated just enough to feel fresh, including the title tune, as well as "Out Here on My Own," also sung by Naughton. And the new soundtrack features many new tunes, including Pennie singing "Street Hustlin'" and Mullally's memorable "You Took Advantage of Me." And if this remake (directed by Kevin Tancheroen) doesn't quite eclipse the freshness of the first Fame, it's a more than satisfying companion. See you in the spotlight! --A.T. Hurley
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I suppose it might be difficult to have everything in this movie. The development of the characters was well underdone. You really did not get a sense of where they came from and who they really where. Once in school however the movie's energy changed to a high note. This showcased the development of the artist and the grueling atmosphere that they had to go through to improve their craft. My suggestion is to rent it unless you want to pair it with the original in your library.
Rich
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What a disappointment. The youger cast was untalented while the older cast was under utilized. The music was forgettable and the dancing was only so-so. There were no standout performances and no credible plot. Skip this film and get the original Fame instead...now that was a fun film!
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arrived when promised, great packaging. Haven't seen yet but sure it wil be good, disc is clean
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When I saw the trailer for `Fame' I was instantly hooked. I really wanted to see it. It was around the time I was indulging in `So You Think You Can Dance' and anticipating everything `gLee' and so I was really caught up in the whole glitzy glam idea of `Fame'.
No, I have not seen the original film.
The film centers around a bunch of aspiring students attending the New York Arts Academy. They all want some form of fame, and are reaching out to become the best at what they ... Read More
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Although my 12 year prefers this version and I prefer the original, we both love and prefer the TV version: seasons one and two overall. There are no bad words in the TV versions and the scripts are excellent with a lot of old style life lessons to be learned. So parents get the TV versions for your younger kids to watch now and later let them decide whether they want to watch the movie versions when they are in middle school or high school.
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