High Strung Free Dance

Wow!! All I can say is wow!! At first I thought the movie was going to be a cheesy sing-along, but it is nothing close to that. The dancing and the music are outstanding. If you have any appreciation for dance and music this is the movie for you. The ending dance number is phenomenal and brought tears to my eyes.

Awesome choreography, terrific acting, inspired storytelling and best of all dancing! Wished it was in 3-D. Too bad it got squeezed out of theaters by Disney's movie line-up and sparse marketing. Already pre-ordered the blu-ray.

I likely should have given this movie a "10". The energy is riveting; the dancing beyond extraordinary. Choreography a 10+. That "Charlie", portrayed by Harry Jarvis learned to play the piano and managed eighteen different songs is a tribute to his musical/theatrical genius. Thomas Doherty as "Zander", the choreographer and producer is superbly represented in his artistic temperament. He is strikingly handsome, as well. Juliet Doherty as "Barlow" is precious. I was so pleased (ecstatic?) that she finished the musical dance, owning it all the way. It comes as no surprise how many of these performers are from Great Britain. I have an inexplicable, immeasurable love and appreciation for British and Aussie actors/actresses. Long ago I became convinced those actors are superior to what we produce in the States because most British and Aussie actors/performers perform on live stage and screen. Since my days in high school amateur acting in plays, I have loved theater.

A totally unexpectedly beautiful movie to watch with the family. I'm deeply moved, from music to choreography. So nice to see something that doesn't rely on violence or overdone special effects.