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Take the Lead poster
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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.2 / 100
2006·Drama / Music·1h 58m

TAKE THE LEAD

“Never Follow”

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

Above the Line
Liz Friedlander·DirectorDianne Houston·ScreenplayAlex Nepomniaschy·Director of PhotographySwizz Beatz·Original Music ComposerRobert Ivison·Editor
Cast
Antonio Banderas·Pierre DulaineRob Brown·RockYaya DaCosta·LaRhetteAlfre Woodard·Augustine JamesJohn Ortiz·Mr. TempleLaura Benanti·TinaKatya Virshilas·MorganJenna Dewan·SashaJasika Nicole·EgyptJo Chim·Gretchen
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 1
Liz Friedlander·Director
Writing· 1
Dianne Houston·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Alex Nepomniaschy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Ivison·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Swizz Beatz·Original Music ComposerAaron Zigman·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Paul D. Austerberry·Production DesignMelissa Toth·Costume Design
Production· 9
Toby Emmerich·Executive ProducerChristopher Godsick·ProducerMichelle Grace·ProducerDiane Nabatoff·ProducerMathew Hart·Executive ProducerMark Kaufman·Executive ProducerRay Liotta·Executive ProducerMatt Moore·Executive ProducerAvy Kaufman·Casting
Other Departments· 3
Dana Howes·Transportation CoordinatorShelley Cook·Stunt DoubleGlenn Hughes·Picture Car Coordinator
By the Numbers
71.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
44%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$66M
ROI 119%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#FFFFFF
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Mood
Energetic, Passionate, Inspiring
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a layered composition with a man and woman dancing in an embrace at the top, overlaid with the movie title. Below them, a group of diverse y”

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Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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