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Summary: Missing scene, missed opportunity?
Review: This DVD version of Flashdance continues the missing scene scenario that I have noticed since I caught the movie on cable in the late 1980's. In that earlier version there was a more complete interaction between Michael Nouri's character being amazed by Jennifer Beals' character removing her undergarments from beneath her sweatshirt when the two have returned to her apartment after her friend's ice-skating performance or lack thereof. As I recall, and I hope someone else remembers this too, MN's character says something about what she is doing as he gets up to leave, and questions whether she thinks she's being seductive or indifferent to his noticing her actions. Whatever he said and did at this point is an essential bridge to their starting their relationship; otherwise, it is just as we see it--she's sitting removing her bra, then next thing she's standing kissing him, then it's the next morning afterwards. Hello! What was the spark that got them to kiss in the first place?! That missing scene. And, of course, if that scene is missing, then what about others that are already long forgotten. For me, this DVD was long-awaited for the reason that I thought a DVD version of the movie would *have* to include this scene; it would be the *real* whole, complete movie immortalized and sanctified on the great replayable DVD format. Why else do we love buying our favorite movies this way? I want a refund! (or, maybe, a Director's Cut version? =)
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Summary: Fleshdance !...
Review: Flashdance for the 80's was what the original French film La Femme Nikita was for the 90's. Both films presented us with very stylish (almost smoky and noirish)atmospheres and intelligent sensual women in the lead...The soundtrack I have owned in 3 formats over the years (first tape, then vinyl, now c.d.). The music was the pinnacle or the point beyond disco and other musical pop styles or fads that came before it !Director Adrian Lyne's sense of style was the culmination of what the early 80's MTV era was all about without ever compromising quality or artisitic integrity. His work never bordered on cheapness or rip offs. Flashdance was an original... This is a great stylish film from the 80's for good ol' memories' sake and nothing more.It's almost a guilty pleasure. For those offended by this film for portraying women in a bad light, please do yourselves a favor and just don't watch it !Don't expect anything deep or revealing other than the music, dancing, and the ladies wearing very little...
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Summary: Movie 5 Stars; Disc 3 Stars
Review: Well, Paramount has done a better job at this one. Compared to Grease....the Dolby 5.1 Surround of Flashdance is wonderful, with rich bass best heard during "Maniac" and "Manhunt". Unlike Grease I didn't here any drop outs or fades in the sound and the music certainly does surround you. As for the picture, it has a good 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer, some scenes are fuzzy at best, but others are crystal clear. The reason for the 3 stars for the disc. NO EXTRAS....no trailer, no commentary, no behind the scenes featurettes, not even cast bios. Ahhh, Paramount Pictures, could we expect anything less. I don't think so. As for the movie....there's enough reviews here about that, except to say wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
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Summary: GREAT DANCING, LOUSY MOVIE
Review: Does anyone take note of Cynthia Rhodes in this movie? She's the blonde they call "Tina Tech". She also had roles in the movies Dirty Dancing and Staying Alive, the sequel to Saturday Night Fever. Talk about a dancer! She was magnificent!!! Whatever happened to her anyway?
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Summary: Best dance film of the 80's!
Review: For a low budget film, Flashdance was an addictive box office smash. I must have seen this film at LEAST 15 times when it played in the cinemas. All right, the plot was a little weak but it had strong female characters, a great soundtrack, and fantastic dancing! "Watchman-on-the-wall" should get off his God trip and keep his preaching in the church. This is great entertainment for anyone who enjoys a good dance movie. I'd be surprised if the DVD release doesn't send more eager students out on the dance floor! A+
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Summary: "WHAT A FEELING!"
Review: This movie is an incredible snapshot of everything hot about the 1980's. With the new genre of music videos becoming popular, the youth of this decade were crying out for a film that combined both incredible music with an incredible visual accompanyment. This movie delivers. Almost every scene appears to have been shot to suit the music rather than the other way around. The charachter Beals plays is believable and likeable and her fight to succeed will break your heart and lift your spirits. The typical Cinderella plot works as a complicated storyline would detract from what is essentially the star of this movie, dance.
It inspired me, along many other girls to become a dancer.
It will inspire you.
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Summary: Find real dancers
Review: Rather than a flashdance, this movie is more of a fleshdance in the city, and it goes from strip clubs to women, mostly, showing off their wears and underwears. Then there's pre-marital sex, infidelity, profanity, and rebellion, and the audiences applaud. What's the message? Where is God in this?
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Summary: Finally, Flashdance on DVD! It's only been 20 yrs!
Review: Simply the best movie of our generation! When was the last time a movie inspired you to not only realize your dream, but tap your feet until you do so?
Did "Gladiator", "Saving Private Ryan", or "Castaway" motivate you enough to at least THINK of what it takes to realize a dream?
No? Then "Flashdance" should do the trick. If not, then you must lead a pretty fulfilled life!
"Flashdance" may at first look like a softcore porn set to music, but look--listen--deeper; you might find a little inspiration, if not through the movie itself then definetly through its music.
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Summary: Kinda blows
Review: Flashdance is a classic merely for its soundtrack. The poor acting, and the disappointingly obvious body-doubles used during her more intense dance scenes are just some of the movie's downfalls. A significant part of the plot revolves around a budding affair of the barely 18-year-old protagonist/welder/exotic dancer being seduced by her day-time employer acts as the other crippling drawback.
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Summary: Finally comes to dvd.
Review: flashdance will be hitting stores october 8th on dvd.. along with footloose. Flashdance is one great flick and with it being in widescreen we can finally see how it was ment to be seen.
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