Save The Last Dance Movie Info
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Save the Last Dance (2001) |
| Director | Thomas Carter |
| Screenplay Writer | Duane Adler, Cheryl Edwards |
| Based on Novel by | — (Original screenplay) |
| Lead Actors | Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington |
| Cast | Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, Bianca Lawson, Terry Kinney, Vince Green |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Music |
| Release Date | January 12, 2001 (United States) |
| Duration | 1h 52m (112 minutes) |
| Budget | ~$13 million |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Box Office (Worldwide) | ~$131.7 million |
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Summary
One of the many films in which Julia Stiles and a male character of African American heritage become romantically involved. This one involves dancing
Review
Sara Johnson (Stiles) is an upper middle class high schooler who dreams of becoming a ballerina. This aspiration is cut short, however, when her mother dies in a car accident. Sara is forced to move in with her father, who she has virtually no relationship with, in inner city Chicago. Struggling to cope with the pain of her loss, and as one of few white students at an urban high school, she feels very much alone.
Everything changes when Sara befriends Derek Reynolds (Thomas), a brilliant classmate with a checkered past and a bright future. Through Derek’s love of dancing (specifically, hip hop), and the vitality of their relationship, Sara rediscovers her ambition and begins to chase her dream once again.
The theme of redeeming one’s self through the expressive medium of dance is interesting, but this portrayal is too cut and dried. It’s also a bit long, and the racial undertones a little stereotypical. On the bright side, that’s not enough to take away from the chemistry of the two leads, both of whom do a fine job.
Unlike the rest of the characters, these two come off as believable human beings. Stiles, in particular, shows why she is one of the most talented young actresses in the movie. Good dance scenes, too not the over the top flashiness that you might see in, say, You Got Served but strong nonetheless. I appreciate the talent these scenes require.
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