Take the Lead (Widescreen) (US Version) DVD Region 1

Mixing elements of sports film, feel-good drama, and teen movie--with a dash of social realism--TAKE THE LEAD is an inspiring tale of transformation through art and sports. Based on a true story, the film centers on the dashing Pierre Dulaine, an idealistic New York City ballroom dancer who was the subject of the runaway documentary hit MAD HOT BALLROOM (2005). After spying the desperate and violent actions of a young and angry high schooler named Rock, Dulaine becomes intent on channeling his talent into the service of troubled youth, and almost immediately approaches Rock's tough but well-meaning high school principal (the always radiant Alfre Woodward) with the idea of teaching ballroom dancing to detention students. Were it not for the fact that this is a story pulled from real life, the premise might ring false; the fact that it actually happened only makes the movie more powerful. Though at first greeted with the expected disdain and cynicism by his street-hardened students--gang member Ramos, tough-as-nails Larhette, charming but overweight "Monster," and the lone white boy Kurd--all of them become transformed into dedicated, graceful, and talented dancers, performing the tango and rumba as confidently as they once initiated fistfights. Along with learning the technical steps of the ballroom, these youngsters are also exposed to their toe-tapping teacher's wisdom about life, learning everything from how to treat a lady to how to disengage from pointless violence. Former music-video director Liz Friedlander brings a kinetic energy to the film, and the pulsating hip-hop soundtrack is designed to attract youthful viewers.

"[S]ome of the dancing is fun..." - Los Angeles Times Critic (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 04/07/2006

3 stars out of 5 -- "[A] surprisingly effective feelgood flick." - Total Film Staff (Total Film Critic), Total Film, 07/01/2006

3 stars out of 5 -- "Plotwise, there are a handful of nice moments that keep the audience attentive..." - Mark, Keizer (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 06/01/2006

3 stars out of 5 -- "TAKE THE LEAD plays like a feature-length music video with a heart." - Natalie, Braine (Ultimate DVD Critic), Ultimate DVD, 10/01/2006

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Product Title:	Take the Lead (Widescreen) (US Version) 舞 出色 (美國版) Take the Lead (Widescreen) (US Version) Take the Lead (Widescreen) (US Version) Take the Lead (Widescreen) (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Charles Wood (Actor) | Dante Basco (Actor) | Lyriq Bent (Actor) | Alfre Woodard (Actor) | Mike Denton (Actor) | Cynthia H. Margulis (Actor) | Ray Liotta (Actor) | Sandra Bullock (Actor) | Matthew Hart | John Ortiz (Actor) | Jenna Dewan (Actor) | Paul Denham Austerberry (Actor) | Robert Ivison (Actor) Charles Wood (Actor) | 達丁巴斯哥 (Actor) | 勞力賓特 (Actor) | Alfre Woodard (Actor) | Mike Denton (Actor) | Cynthia H. Margulis (Actor) | 雷尼奧達 (Actor) | 姍迪娜布洛 (Actor) | Matthew Hart | 尊奧狄斯 (Actor) | 珍娜狄雲 (Actor) | Paul Denham Austerberry (Actor) | Robert Ivison (Actor) Charles Wood (Actor) | 达丁巴斯哥 (Actor) | 劳力宾特 (Actor) | Alfre Woodard (Actor) | Mike Denton (Actor) | Cynthia H. Margulis (Actor) | 雷尼奥达 (Actor) | 姗迪娜布洛 (Actor) | Matthew Hart | 尊奥狄斯 (Actor) | 珍娜狄云 (Actor) | Paul Denham Austerberry (Actor) | Robert Ivison (Actor) Ｃｈａｒｌｅｓ Ｗｏｏｄ (Actor) | Dante Basco (Actor) | リリク・ベント (Actor) | Alfre Woodard (Actor) | Mike Denton (Actor) | Cynthia H. Margulis (Actor) | レイ・リオッタ (Actor) | サンドラ・ブロック (Actor) | Ｍａｔｔｈｅｗ Ｈａｒｔ | Ｊｏｈｎ Ｏｒｔｉｚ (Actor) | Jenna Dewan (Actor) | Paul Denham Austerberry (Actor) | Robert Ivison (Actor) Charles Wood (Actor) | Dante Basco (Actor) | Lyriq Bent (Actor) | Alfre Woodard (Actor) | Mike Denton (Actor) | Cynthia H. Margulis (Actor) | Ray Liotta (Actor) | Sandra Bullock (Actor) | Matthew Hart | John Ortiz (Actor) | Jenna Dewan (Actor) | Paul Denham Austerberry (Actor) | Robert Ivison (Actor)
Director:	Liz Friedlander Liz Friedlander Liz Friedlander Liz Friedlander Liz Friedlander
Producer:	Alfre Woodard | Mike Denton Alfre Woodard | Mike Denton Alfre Woodard | Mike Denton Alfre Woodard | Mike Denton Alfre Woodard | Mike Denton
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Release Date:	2006-08-29
UPC Code:	794043103636
Language:	English
Subtitles:	Spanish
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	PG-13 (MPAA)
Publisher:	Warner Home Video
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004503154

Director: Liz Friedlander

DVD Features:

Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Surround Sound 2.0 - English
Dolby Digital Surround Sound 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Behind the Scenes
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes (7)
DVD-ROM Features:
"You Take The Lead" - Interactive Tango Demostration