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Take the Lead
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
NYC high schoolers saved by ballroom dancing.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–14
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What Parents Need to Know
About Take the Lead
Parents need to know that this film includes some images of violence, as well as references to painful past deaths (two kids' siblings were killed in gang violence). A frustrated boy smashes his principal's car with a bar; a gun is drawn near the film's end, and a crew who deals drugs and stolen materials beats up their reluctant member (some blood visible on his face, as he finally makes it to the ballroom competition). The dancing is sometimes very formal, often very sexualized (especially the tango, salsa, and hip-hop moves). Characters deal drugs, threaten violence, smoke cigarettes, and drink.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the options available for the dance students. How might their dance training help them in other aspects of their lives (getting a job, looking after children and parents, continuing their educations)? How does the film set up a connection between their home-life conflicts and their work in the dance class?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
AWSOME!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
LOVED IT ! ! ! !
This was a very good movie I'm not being generous by giving its 5 star rating. But what brought the movie down was all the violance.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
so good
I Love this movie has a good story line but dance adds an added dimension to the story
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
Good Dancing scenes
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
The best movie ever!
This is the best movie ever! In this movie, a real-life story teacher teaches ballroom dancing. Problem is, the kids are rebellious and it is hard to get them to learn. Swearing is frequent, but that is the only problem. Recommended to everyone.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I loved this it was great
This movie was very good. I loved it. I am 13 and it does deal with a lot of problems many teens face in the world. But the ballroom teacher helps them to see how to deal with their problems and to lead a better life. I would defently say that this was a great movie and a movie that you should see. It was great.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Anger leading to redemption
It was only half way through the movie that I remembered that these kids were actors - not real "rejects" in a hell of a NYC school. Despite their burned-out principal and hostility from other teachers, Antonio Banderas succeeds in turning these kids' lives around. Completely unsentimental and gritty - and amazing, amazing acting. To think that so many kids have lives like this with no hope offered. MUST SEE.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Hmmm
Gret Move! I am 12 and I saw it. Then again Isee EVERYTHI(NG i want cause I dont have stupid 'rents.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Great Moves & Great Message
Loved It! What fun...we laughed, clapped, and groved throughout. My 14-year-old daughter, her 15-year-old friend, and I LOVED IT! Language was a problem for me with 3 GD's by one student.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Loved it.
Great dance moves and a lot of positive perspectives about life. My wife and daughter loved it as much as I did.
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