Directed by:
Kevin TancharoenScreenplay:
Allison BurnettCinematography:
Scott KevanComposer:
Mark IshamCast:
Kay Panabaker, Naturi Naughton, Asher Book, Kherington Payne, Bebe Neuwirth, Paul Iacono, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Cody Longo (more)VOD (4)
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Fame follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame... the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student’s passion will be put to the test. As they strive for their moment in the spotlight, mentored by the best – and toughest – teachers, they’ll discover who among them has the innate skills and necessary dedication to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they’ll find out who amongst them has what it takes to achieve Fame… (official distributor synopsis)
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Sure, the musical scenes are quite alright, but that's somewhat expected. Otherwise, it's just another unnecessary remake that lacks the urgency of the original film, which was somehow rawer and didn't try to present itself as something glossy. There, "Fame" sounded truly ironic, because behind fame lies a lot of effort. Not to mention it has its price. I didn't get that vibe from this remake.
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Overall, I thought it was a mix of Never Back Down and High School Musical, but it was better than those films combined. I haven't seen the original film, so I don't know how high the bar was, and that's why I can't judge this new remake here, which didn't exactly get a standing ovation. I quite liked it within reason. There was a mix of completely unknown actors and acting veterans and it was all in balance. The soundtrack was great and didn't tear my ears out as it tends to with contemporary teen musicals. Of course it couldn’t be more cliché and we see the same situations as many other American films, but for me it was an enjoyable and average film with amazing visuals and sound.
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