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There’s a whole bunch of preview screenings for this film on Sunday morning and some still available for Saturday morning too. Links at the end...
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Now the problem is that the original is one of those films that was a big hit when it came out and hence holds a lot of nostalgic and sentimental value to millions of fans. However the film itself isn’t necessarily considered that great from a quality point of view. So does the remake add to the quality issues, critics and non fans, would have with the first film, and hence be a better film, a film that will be well reviewed, or will it just be the same film in a new setting? Same film, new setting will mean it is likely to be poorly received by the 80e generation as an inferior remake and without that mysterious driving force that made the original a hit, will it fade into obscurity and poor box office?
One of the drivers behind the original’s success is without a doubt the film’s soundtrack. It was huge, as an album it was number one in several countries (including a 10 week stretch in America) and spawned several top 10 and number 1 hits around the world, including the theme song, Let’s Hear it for The Boy & (eventually) Holding out for a Hero. Four of the songs from the original soundtrack have also been remade (another tirade is imminent I suspect) and you can see who is singing the new versions of those songs from the track listings of both albums below. There’s also a chance to hear snippets from the original version below.
Here’s a full track list for the new soundtrack
1. Footloose Blake Shelton
2. Where The River Goes Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band
3. Little Lovin’ Lissie
4. Holding Out For A Hero Ella Mae Bowen
5. Let’s Hear It For The Boy Jana Kramer
6. So Sorry Mama Whitney Duncan
7. Fake I.D. Big & Rich feat. Gretchen Wilson
8. Almost Paradise Victoria Justice & Hunter Hayes
9. Walkin’ Blues Cee Lo Green feat. Kenny Wayne Shepherd
10. Window Paine The Smashing Pumpkins
11. Suicide Eyes A Thousand Horses
12. Dance The Night Away David Banner
Original 1984 soundtrack
1. Footloose Kenny Loggins
2. Let’s Hear It for the Boy Deniece Williams
3. Almost Paradise Mike Reno and Ann Wilson
4. Holding Out for a Hero Bonnie Tyler
5. Dancing In the Sheets Shalamar
6. I’m Free (Heaven Helps the Man) Kenny Loggins
7. Somebody’s Eyes Karla Bonoff
8. The Girl Gets Around Sammy Hagar
9. Never Moving Pictures
Have a listen and see what you think of the originals...
So are you holding out for a fantastic remake or trembling at fears of an inferior copy? Me I have no issues with remakes over the issues I have with any other films. No matter the source the film either needs to be good or it needs to be entertaining (they are not always the same thing)
Synopsis...
“Writer/Director Craig Brewer ("Hustle & Flow," "Black Snake Moan") delivers a new take of the beloved 1984 classic film, "Footloose." Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process.”
Theatrical trailer for Footloose 2011...
Trailer for the original...
Free tickets...
Previews are:
Saturday morning at Odeon Cinemas: http://www.paramountpreviews.com/pin/519859
Sunday morning at Vue cinemas: http://www.paramountpreviews.com/pin/824405
Sunday at Odeon cinemas: http://www.paramountpreviews.com/pin/643228
Sunday at Showcase, Empire and Apollo Cinemas: http://www.paramountpreviews.com/pin/243516
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