Touching, and beautiful

Rating: 10/10 (18 May 2005)

Not having seen any of the cast in anything before, but hearing good reviews about this movie, I headed out and watched it with an open mind, and I'm glad I did, because it was amazing.
Since then I've seen Julia Stiles in several things, and I think she's amazing in everything she does, and this movie is no exception. The emotion she portrays at losing her mother is so heart-wrenching, and you completely feel for her, whether you have faced a loss before, or not.
Sean Patrick Thomas was amazing too, and seemed so confident in his role, and the support Derek was for Sara is beautiful.
The movies been criticised about the dancing, but think of it this way - none of the cast were chosen for their dance ability, but for their acting ability - and they chose right.
It addresses some important issues in this movie, too, and ones that we can take away with us. About dreams, the differences that shouldn't be between us, dealing with loss....all tie into be a wonderful movie.