US (1984): Drama/Family/Musical
Director Herbert Ross pulled a winning movie out of this almost self-consciously archetypal tale of teenage rock rebellion. Kevin Bacon stars as a hip city kid who ends up in a Bible-belt town after his parents divorce. An ill fit for a conservative community where rock is frowned upon and dancing is forbidden, Bacon's character rallies the kids and takes on the establishment. Between a good cast really embracing the drama of Dean Pitchford's screenplay, and Ross's imaginative, highly charged way of shooting the dance numbers, you can get lost in this all-ages confection, and you won't even mind Kenny Loggins's bubbly pop. Bonuses include one of John Lithgow's best performances (a bit reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart), and Christopher Penn (who sure doesn't look the same anymore) as a good-natured hick who learns to boogie. The cast also features Lori Singer, Dianne Wiest and Sarah Jessica Parker. (Paramount) (Tom Keogh, Amazon.com)
2 nominations
· Music Best Song 1984: "Let's Hear It for the Boy" Tom Snow & Dean Pitchford - Music & Lyric
· Music Best Song 1984: "Footloose" Kenny Loggins & Dean Pitchford - Music & Lyric
