Save the Last Dance

"Save the Last Dance" (2001) is a drama starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, ...

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    genghisthehun

    Fri Jul 22 2011

    This is another sob story aimed at teenage girls and it made a lot of money, so we can expect more from Hollywood. Sorry, I can only give it two tear drops.

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    sabasimba

    Tue Jun 21 2005

    Julia Stiles SUCKS. So does Sean Patrick Thomas.

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    bird808

    Tue May 04 2004

    This movie personally for me has to be one of the best movies aimed at the teenage market. A lot of the times we see teenage movies using the virtue of teenage agnst as an excuse to start treating teenagers as idiots or trying to instill a patronising life theme. They go from one extreme to another, no spectrum in-between. Teenagers are not idiots their young adults and the more films that stopped trying to depict them as idiots or patronising them the more they would be appreciated. The themes used in this film: teenage mother (Derricks sister), inter-racial relationships (Derrick and Julie), dreams coming true (Julie trying to get into Julliard), coping with death at a young age and peer pressure are all too real. This film used it in a very tasteful and realistic manner. Bravo!!

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    kolby1973

    Sun Aug 03 2003

    This movie was a cute little drama, but far too predictable. The acting was good however, and this pulled it out of the slump that started at the beginning. I think movies like this are very important for race relations. I would recommend it to most people.

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    heaven_sent

    Sun Sep 08 2002

    What can you expect from MTV studios? A corny, predictable movie that tries too hard to appeal to the teens who want to believe that they aren't brainwashed into Britney and NSYNC worship - but are really still unable to escape the pop culture "bubble" MTV among others has bombarded them with. This movie had a good concept, and a plot with enough interesting twists that it could have been a great movie under different producers. But the acting and the predictably cliched scenes were a little too "Crossroads" reminiscent, if you get what I mean. The actors seemed to be talking down to the audience (the target market of 12-14 year olds), instead of really becoming their characters (as the actors in Crazy/Beautiful, for example, managed to do). Above all else, this is more marketed teen fluff. It's trying to be the "thinking teen's" ultimate movie, but it's really closer to Britney Spears' "Crossroads".

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    skip811

    Mon Dec 17 2001

    its just fun.have some popcorn and have some fun. sean patrick thomas is a actor to take notice of.mr. thomas has a real future in this business,if they allow him to use all of his tools.

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    callmetootie

    Sat Nov 17 2001

    Julia Stiles was just excellent. The music was wondeful, and the acting was pure art.

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    goddess1000

    Sun Jul 15 2001

    it was a really good movie. julia stiles is amazing and i love the end ballet sequence

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    melanie_walker

    Mon Jul 09 2001

    I was disappointed with this movie, The girl who's name I can't even remember because the movie suck, had her boyfriend help her learn new move's but she couldn't dance what so even so was boring and dull

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    trytb2df

    Sat Jun 30 2001

    Everybody who loves bacon better look out cuz the train is leaving the station if ya know what I mean. Look to your left. Do you see a slice of pizza? I don't think so. Unless your name is Michael Jordan, you smell like cabbage.

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    camscute

    Wed Jun 27 2001

    The movie was awesome!!!! and the people out there who think the movie sucked are probably just jelous cuz the actors and actresses in the movie's dreams came true!

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    jojo073

    Mon Jun 25 2001

    This is the best newest film I've seen this year.. I think that anyone wh's anyone should see it if they haven't this is a good movie to show u reality!!

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    sweller

    Mon May 14 2001

    INSANITY!! how does this movie even compare to a REAL film? Any positive feeling this movie could have left me with was sucked away by Julia Stiles's nonexistant acting talent! Blech. give me a break MTV, I can't believe I payed to see this movie, someone out there, somewhere, owes me 8 bucks!

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    hot_n_spicey

    Sun Apr 29 2001

    This movie was butta!!! It is one of the very best movies I've seen. One reason is because they showed the problems between whites and blacks together.

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    saze4f00

    Sat Apr 21 2001

    This movie is brilliant, possibly the best I've ever seen. It is a heartwarming story about inter- racial relationships, and overcoming tragic losses to become what you have always dreamed of becoming. Julia Stiles & Sean Patrick Thomas are jammin'. They portray their characters so well, and are obviously very talented in both acting and dance. The story is well wrote, giving great depth on what really goes on in the real America, outside the glossy Hollywood. Well done Thomas Carter, a brilliant movie. Well done also to the writer(s), and all actors, especially Julia & Sean! Absoloutly Brilliant! PS. Sean is a real sizzler, and just for the record I am not Afican American.

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    sonia36f

    Thu Apr 19 2001

    LOVED THE MOVIE!IT WAS COOL N ALL!ESPECIALLY FREDDRO STARR!ETC...

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    thorne

    Mon Apr 09 2001

    I have to agree with an above post when he said...poo.

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    dorkc5cc

    Mon Apr 09 2001

    Gets old after seing it more than once...I had to go see it 3 times, so I'm sorry, but I'm not too thrilled with it right now. Forgive me.

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    schoolwiz

    Sun Apr 08 2001

    I thought that It was a good movie. I love Julia Stiles she is a extremly good actress. When I went to see this move I thought that it was mostly about dancing. Boy did I have the wrong idea. It dips more into the problems between black and white people. I would recommend it, but don't go in with the wrong idea like I did.

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    spicedimsum

    Mon Apr 02 2001

    "Save the last Dance" was absolutely 'slammin' (haha)!!! It was so excellent!! It made me wanna get up and dance myself!!!! I cried like five times.!!!!!! Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas were so good together, both they're talents complimented each other!!! One to watch if you wanna laugh and cry!!!!!

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    luciouslips

    Thu Mar 29 2001

    Man! Best ever yet! Makes you wanna jump outta yer chair and dance with the guys on the screen! Even if you don't your feet well just keep on tapping and your head beatin' with the groove! Liked the story too! :)

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    babyblue200311_5

    Wed Mar 21 2001

    i think save the last dance was a VERY good movie!! it had all the sweet romantic things a long with the fighting sences all the guys like!! if i had to, i would watch that movie EVERY day!!

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    mebecutie

    Mon Mar 19 2001

    OMG!I loved that movie and Sean Patrick Thomas went to my school...He's so gorgous..i saw the movie like 6 times already. It's def. the best movie.

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    1784365d

    Fri Mar 16 2001

    Save the Last Dance makes me feel like I can accomplish anything, no quetions asked. I just have to strive for my dream and hope i make it through. This is the greatest movie ever.

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    jamiepink

    Fri Mar 16 2001

    i thought that the movie was great!! it was a really good story!

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    shauna47

    Thu Mar 15 2001

    This movie was a very predicable "teen" movie with a little bit of sex, violence and popular songs, enough to draw im almost all teenagers. The only thing that was a nice surprise in this movie was the performance by sean patrick thomas, who i predict we'll be seeing more of

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    cjs87c27

    Sun Mar 11 2001

    This is the best movie that I've seen since John Singleton's Boyz N The Hood. If you're into hip-hop/ghetto dramas, this is a must-see. I also recommend Dangerous Minds, Colors, and Boyz N the Hood.

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    irishprincess7

    Fri Mar 09 2001

    That movie was a great movie to show teens to do the right thing and hang around with the people you know you are safe with! I lOvE rIcHaRd 4 LyF!!!!

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    savethelastdan_ce24

    Fri Mar 09 2001

    I think this movie is very good. It was very well made and has a great plot.

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    angellee

    Sun Mar 04 2001

    I love julia stiles!*! I want to be like her someday be an atress in a dancing movie!*!

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    pren09

    Sun Mar 04 2001

    wonderfull

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    mystical92499

    Thu Mar 01 2001

    This movie is the best movie i have ever seen. This is my new favorite all time movie. This movie goes to show you that race should not be a factor if you want a relationship cause all you have to do is live your dream. This movie i recommend for everyone to see. Julia Stiles is a wonderful actress and Sean Patrick Thomas is a great actor. Those two make a great team. So go and see this movie cause i know you will love it.

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    sarahsweet22

    Wed Feb 28 2001

    i loved this movie it ruled and it was also sad ,funny,and action it was just perfect

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    crazychick2001

    Tue Feb 27 2001

    hey i loved this movie..i take ballet to and i cant wait to buy it when it come out in video. i also thought that julia stilies was great in it. bye

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    meoshe

    Mon Feb 19 2001

    This movie was great!!! I enjoyed it very much, and I wouldn't mind seeing it another time. Maybe a 3rd and 4th time also. Thats how much I loved it. *~Meoshe~*

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    twistidtears

    Thu Feb 15 2001

    This movie is the best ive seen in a long time! I know the point of the movie really means a lot to a lot of people and i am one of those people! The music is awsome, and the guys are BANGIN!!!!! if you havent seen this movie yet you dont know what your missing!

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    ruby9916

    Sun Feb 11 2001

    I really expected to hate this movie, but it wasn't so bad. Sure, it was cliche but the message behind the movie was nice, the dancing pretty great, and the characters appealing.

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    sarah8_04

    Sun Feb 11 2001

    That was the best movie I have ever seen. It was really great to see how two people with different backgrounds can fall in love. And the soundtrack is as slammin as the movie was!

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    tr_kitten

    Sun Feb 11 2001

    I just got back from seeing "Save The Last Dance". LOVED IT!!! That was one of my fav movies of the whole year! It was so awesome! And Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas were so goo together! If u haven't seen this movie yet, u should! It was so great and I bought the album too! Love Ya! Kitten

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    stldance203

    Sat Feb 03 2001

    I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!!! IT WAS SOOOO SAD AND GOOD, JULIA STILES IS REALLY AWESOME AT THESE TYPE OF MOVIES....IM IN LOVE WITH SEAN PATRICK THOMAS NOW ALSO......IT WAS REAL REAL REAL GOOD....I CRYED 5 TIMES THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH IT ALSO!!!! WELL I LOVE THIS MOVIE ANYONE WANNA EMAIL ME MY EMAIL IS [email protected] AND MY AIM S/N IS STLDANCE203 OR KISSSHOWTELL WELL CANT WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!! LOVE *NICOLE*

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    kaylalynn

    Sat Feb 03 2001

    This is like the best movie i have ever seen! i got the soundtrack and im goign to the movie as soon as it coems out. if you havent seen this movie yet you should see it soon you dotn want to miss out on such a awesome movie!

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    jacqueline

    Wed Jan 31 2001

    I loved this movie! It is definatley my Favorite...It really does wanna make you get up and DANCE! Sean Patrik Thomas is soooooo hot and I cant wait to see him in future movies. Julia and him really did a AWESOME job together. If you havn't seen it THEN GO!!!!

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    movie_lover

    Tue Jan 30 2001

    That is one of the bests if not the best movie I have ever seen. The actors are very talented!!! I believe that Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas make a perfect couple. So if you haven't seen it and if you are not afraid to cry a bit (I cried three times during this movie) I really suggest you go see this movie you won't regret it!!!

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    crueldance101

    Tue Jan 30 2001

    I thought Save the Last Dance was one of the few movies actually worth the $7.50 it costs to go see it! It went way past my expectations for MTV studios, and I thought that the story was very real, something I could really relate to. Julia Stiles is a fresh face among other manufactured actresses and Sean Patrick Thomas is a true talent and a passion. Together with an excellent storyline, Stiles and Thomas made for a great movie!

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    saralou

    Mon Jan 29 2001

    save the last dance was one of the best movies i've ever seen because not only did it have terrific dancing, but it dealt with real issues in the world, such as rasicm

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    ilovejason

    Sun Jan 28 2001

    Save the Last Dance was the BEST movie!!! I'm deffinetley getting it on video when it come out! I can't wait! It really teaches you a lesson about racisim. It's sad and and funny! I reccommend this movie to everyone!!!!!

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    savedance111

    Sat Jan 27 2001

    I thought that this movie was the best that I have EVER seen and Sean Patrick Thomas was wonderful along with Julia Stiles. Everyone in the world should see this flick.

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    mysavethelastd_ance1

    Sat Jan 27 2001

    I LOVE SAVE THE LAST DANCE,WHOEVER HASN'T SEEN IT NEED TO GO SEE IT,TRUST ME YOU WILL LOVE IT.SAVE THE LAST DANCE IS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN,I LOVE JULIA STILES AND SEAN PATRICK THOMAS. I MADE A LIST OF MY 10 BEST AND FAVORITE MOVIES AND SAVE THE LAST DANCE IS #1 ON MY LIST. YOU WON'T BE SORRY WHEN YOU GO SEE IT,SAVE THE LAST DANCE IS THE BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME.

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    starbaby87

    Thu Jan 25 2001

    This movie was the best! Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas are great together! For anyone who hasn't seen it, i urge u 2 go and see it! its da bomb,, especially if youre into the tear-jerker-hip-hop-love-gangsta-type movie lol!

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