collegedude3
I saw this movie about a year ago and watched it just recently. I have to admit the only reason I decided to even watch this was because of the lovely and just beautiful Emma Watson. What can I say I am a guy. Why else would I watch this?I had seen Emilia Fox before and Victoria Wood. Overall it had a good ensemble and decent acting. This was Emma Watson's first role outside of Harry Potter as far as I know. Although her character is portrayed as a bit selfish and cocky in the beginning of the movie, we get to see a girl who becomes sweeter and begins to care about others at the end. Her character Pauline is actually very insecure and Watson does some good work crying in the movie and showing all the appropriate emotions that are called for. My favorite part of hers is when she snaps at Victoria Wood for leaving her wrap in the wings, then she breaks down and sobs as she is running a tub while talking to Petrova.The little redhead Posey is a brat and plays a brat, and Petrova is more or less a sweetheart who seems kind. The wardrobe and the recreation of the time period of the 1930s is all well done and has a nice feel to it.I have to say that the ending kind of came suddenly with kind of a real lack of emotion. I was hoping for something more touching and less anti-climatic.It is a nice story for young children, especially girls. And that the movie teaches that with hard work, caring about family and putting them first, and believing in yourself that dreams can in fact come true. The DVD has special features with about a twenty minute or so interview with Emma Watson herself talking about why she took on the project, and what it was like working with the other actors, and her insight on the movie which I found delightful. The interview reveals she is not only beautiful, but is a very well spoken intelligent sweet young lady. I hope to see much more of her in independent, interesting roles in the years to come. 8 stars out of 10 for ballet shoes. Bravo!
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I saw yesterday Ballet Shoes and only what can I say is one word: AMAZING! This film is very intense,romantic and Powerfully acted. Films like that are a masterpiece,i love Emma Watson and her screen play,i think she is a good actress,also plot,screenplay,scenery WHAT A MOVIE!!! Only " Catwoman" i better than Ballet Shoes. It should be in TOP 250 but it isn't , i don't know why? This film has no drawbacks it's PERFECT! Really watch it! Recommend! 10/10 (LOVE) Emma Watson please more movies like that! I love this type of movies! If you not don't watch this movie! It will be a waste of time for you. Amazing,really amazing
bridgette-hq28
frankly, i thought this movie was awful...and terribly boring. i had a very difficult time getting through it. the actresses didn't do a very good job playing the characters in my opinion. they seemed so..so i boring and they simply didn't have any depth to them. watching the movie was thoroughly exhausting. The plot wasn't very good either. It's just not eventful enough. allow me to rephrase that. it wasn't interesting enough.that's it. Movies are supposed to entertain people and teach morals or whatever and this one didn't do a very good job at that. there is a high probability that you'll be falling asleep even if you're going to watch at noon for goodness sake.
sashalakeside
This is such a wonderful movie. I really wasn't sure if i was going to like this movie from just seeing the trailers. Let me tell you if you like films in the Disney type genre you will love this movie , too. The acting is so brilliant. Emma Watson really breaks out of the Hermione role and is magnificent in Ballet Shoes as Pauline Fossy , really wonderful. Lucy Boynton, who plays Posy Fossil the ballet prodigy is spot on with all her lines and delivers two really big laughs. Too funny. Yasmin Paige , the third fossil 'sister' is very good at the intellectual role playing and no doubt we will see her and Boynton on the big screen again very soon. For a few minutes i was worried that the story might turn depressing and end on a bad note but the most wonderful thing about this movie , besides the acting of Emma Watson and Lucy Boynton was that , alas , it had a very happy ending. If u have a big screen TV it really is wonderful to see all the beautiful costumes and vintage furniture , etc.I HIGHLY recommend this movie to anyone who loves a " feel good " type movie and if you are a fan of Emma Watson you will love her in Ballet Shoes. Run , don't walk , to your local video store and pick this one up. My only complaint i wish it was longer because i didn't want this film to end , no kidding !!!
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