Product Description
Fame soars even higher with the EXTENDED DANCE EDITION of the film, featuring over 15 minutes of thrilling dance footage you couldn't see in theaters!
Passions will be tested. Hearts will be broken. Talent, dedication and hard work will triumph! Fame is the inspiring story of a group of dancers, singers, musicians and actors at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, and their spirited drive to live out their dreams of stardom. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, each student must shine amidst the tumult of school work, deep friendships, budding romance and self-discovery. Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally and Bebe Neuwirth co-star along side a group of gifted young performers in This soaring reinvention of the Oscar®-Winning hit film*.
- Audio: English: 5.1 Dolby Digital / Spanish & French: Dolby Surround
- Language: Dubbed & Subtitled: English, French & Spanish
- Theatrical Aspect Ratio: Widescreen: 2.35:1
Product Details
- #8012 in DVD
- Released on: 2010-01-12
- Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
- Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Formats: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Original language:
English
- Subtitled in:
English, French, Spanish
- Dubbed in:
French, Spanish
- Running time: 107 minutes
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Who wants to live forever? One of the catchiest songs from the '80s lives on in spirit in the 2009 remake of Fame, based on the 1980 smash hit of the same name, which shot Irene Cara to stardom, and whose theme song launched a thousand aerobics classes. This Fame is in the same exuberant spirit, of talented young kids eager to burst into the spotlight, with great doses of the High School Musical franchise. The big stars are among the adult contingent, and include Kelsey Grammer, Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Megan Mullally, and the always amazing Bebe Neuwirth, leggy and an awesome singer (though Frasier fans will be half-expecting a Frasier-Lilith run-in, a fun in-joke).
Among the talented younger cast, one of the breakout stars is Naturi Naughton, who plays aspiring pianist Denise, and seems to be channeling some of the exuberance of Cara's performance in the original (she sings a swell version of the title song, too). Other talented newbies to watch include Collins Pennie, who plays Malik, a bitter youth still dealing with the raw hand he was dealt as a kid; the winsome Kay Pannebaker, as Jenny; and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, who plays the ravishing Joy. "You have talent," bellows Grammer's Mr. Cranston. "Now let's see what you can do with it!" The adults wisely get out of the way to let the kids, especially Denise, shine.
As with the original, the music is a standout, and the soundtrack is well worth appreciating on its own. Some songs from the 1980 Fame are included, and updated just enough to feel fresh, including the title tune, as well as "Out Here on My Own," also sung by Naughton. And the new soundtrack features many new tunes, including Pennie singing "Street Hustlin'" and Mullally's memorable "You Took Advantage of Me." And if this remake (directed by Kevin Tancheroen) doesn't quite eclipse the freshness of the first Fame, it's a more than satisfying companion. See you in the spotlight! --A.T. Hurley
Video Description
From KIDS FIRST!: “You ain’t seen the best of me yet.” In the 1980s, a talented group of musicians and dancers took the world by storm in the TV series, “Fame” with explosives music and dance moves. In 2009, a contemporary remake of the fan-favorite hit the theaters. Now it’s coming to your home. Follow a crew of singers, dancers, artists and actors over four years of schooling at the prestigious New York City High School of Performing Arts. This is a great DVD for anyone interested in performance art. It shows drive and dedication in students as well as teachers. There are many talented performers in the world, but only a few make it to the top. Viewers who enjoyed the show in the 80s will be happy to see the return of an original cast member as Debbie Allen takes on the role of Principal Angela Simms. “Fame” is engaging and entertaining for both adults and children. Also starring Kelsey Grammer, Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth and new talent Collins Pennie, Kay Pannebaker and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, it promotes a balanced appreciation of self and others while heightening a child’s educational aspirations in developing a career in the arts based on realistic goals. KIDS FIRST! Child Juror Comments: I like this movie because it shows how much some kids like music. I would like to watch it again. I bet people could do what they did in dancing and singing. Some kids who thought they didn’t have much talent got into the school and discovered that they really could sing and dance. My favorite part was the ending when all the pieces of the story fit together in one big performance.
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Please, No More Remakes
Let's hope that "Fame" is not rolled out of the hangar again and retooled into another version. I already saw the old "Fame" as a movie (a very good one), and as a musical in London and in the Broadway roadshow in the States. This is a modern version with the old School of Performing Arts building on Manhattan's West Forty-sixth Street making a repeat appearance. Kelsey Grammer and Bebe Neuwirth have thankless roles as teachers. It has some rap music and some very spirited high-energy musical numbers. For a large part of the movie it's hard to keep track of which student is which. The movie is divided into the audition sessions to gain admission and each of the four years of school life.
The original film version was much better; it touched you and was involving. This one lacks any real spark. The concept has always been a good one, but now it's been done to death. There are a lot of clichés and no real creativity in this one, and the rap sequences are grating to an older generation.
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FAME 2009 Isn't the Original
I rented this film not expecting to live up to the original. But this is the problem with remakes, they will always be compared to the previous film. There weren't many stand outs in this version of Fame. Naturi Naughton shines because you briefly get to connect with her story, but it gets lost within the other two or three main plots. There's two romance arc you really don't understand because they ended before you got to really feel their love for each other.
The only redeeming and poignant aspects of the film are the synthetic performances. There were wonderfully crafted dance numbers and some of the singers sang well however they aren't as organic, spontaneous as the original film.
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A fitting remake of the 1980 original
I really enjoyed this updated remake of the 1980 original. With an impressive cast, great music and dance, it captured the spirit of the 1980 film, while telling the story its own way, and in today's environment.
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Not as good as the original, but I loved it....
This is certainly not the "Fame" of old, but one could argue the same about the wildly successful television series based on the original version. The dancing is still incredible, and the characters still hunger for success; you see dreams get crushed, hopes get dashed, and the young hopefuls press on in spite of it. My favorite number from the film has to be the choreography based on "Black and Gold" by Sam Sparro (a little ironic, considering what the subject matter is actually talking about--a man's spiritual beliefs). And Naturi Naughton's version of "Out Here On My Own" has to be one of the most played songs on my iPod.
I accidentally ordered the Blu-Ray disc version of this film; however, there is a digital copy that is compatible with iTunes, so that saved me.
In closing, I would say don't watch this film expecting the exact same story; look at it through new eyes, as the producers have chosen to do.
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Great film
A great film about following your dreams and holding onto yourself in the process.
This film is a light hearted version of the 80's classic which is about New Yorks Performing Arts High School.
Yes, this movie needs some improvement, but so did the original if comparing the two films together.
Im rating this film with high marks because it completly beats out the High School Musical movies, which is based off of other musical films from years past.
At least Fame(2009) is honest of where the idea of the film came from.
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Fame
I almost didn't get this to play on my bluray player. I may need a firmware upgrade. Anyway the movie was good however I was thinking there would be more dancing in the movie....from what I remember from the older one. also the girl that was on 'so you think you can dance' really wasn't in the movie very much and that was a big advertising point for the movie.
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Watch it for the music and dancing:)
For the people out there who say this movie is hard to follow and lacks specific direction, they're missing the point of a film like this. This is a thoroughly enjoyable movie for people who enjoy music and dancing. If that's not your thing, pass it up!
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I haven't seen the original yet.
Well I just watched this last night on Blu-ray. I must say I was quite entertained. I have not seen the original and didn't know there was one until looking it up online today. The plot of this movie is not very deep, but it still held my attention. I thought that this movie gave a pretty good snapshot of what happens when you strive to standout amongst many others that are just as talented as you are, especially in the world of performing arts. This movie made me reflect on my preteen days when I was in the school band (i'm 29 now). I had/have a love and passion for music but decided to become and engineer instead (I think it pays more). This movie just made me rethink on some of the life choices I made. Although I am sure the original is a very good movie, in my opinion this is definately not a waste of your time.
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A Companion To The Original Film
As a big fan of the original movie I rushed out and saw this film when it released in theaters, I was not dissapointed but there is room for improvement.
I recommend the Extended Film Version because their seems to be a better balance to the story versus the Theater Version.
Overall this film is entertaining and appeals to certain people who might enjoy this as a companion to the original film, but don't go see this film for the originality because lets be honest, it really is not.
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good movie, but it's too cliche....
it's no where spectacular like the original and will most likely be forgettable in months to come. it's just like any other dance flick out there..honey, save the last dance, step up, etc. it brings nothing new to the table, but it was a nice little movie to watch.
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