Not a lot to rave about

Rating: 4/10 (5 December 2007)

Contrived teen film from the mid-80's which was fairly obviously aimed at the rebellious nature of so many of today's young people. Kevin Bacon is the new kid in town, a tough, smart so 'n' so who doesn't take to the country town laws which say he can't play rock music or dance. But he decides he'll show 'em what they're missing.
"Footloose" is backed up by a nifty soundtrack, and some fair humour, yet everything else is left wanting. Most of the characters are very two dimensional, and John Lithgow's immense talent is wasted on his poorly developed, 'typical minister' role. Also starred Lori Singer and Chris Penn. Not a lot to rave about.
Saturday, November 13, 1993 - Video