Footloose

Let’s talk feet. Or foot… loose, that is. I don’t recall watching the 1984 film, but I was excited to see the one that came out in 2011.

Ren McCormack, played by Kenny Wormald, moves to a small town that had banned dancing and music due to the death of a preacher’s son after a party. Ren falls in love with the preacher’s daughter, Ariel, played by Julianne Hough, and they, along with other classmates, are determined to have a prom with music and dancing.

After referring to bible verses to show how people back then danced to celebrate to rejoice and worship, Ren was still unable to convince the council to change the rules.

Well, in the end they find a way and have their prom. And the party begins.

Why is Footloose cool?

Good dancing is always a plus in a movie. I mean, if it’s going to be a movie about dancing. The dancing in this movie was fun and exciting. And dancing is a stress reliever for one of the main characters, Ren.

The music is upbeat and fun.

And there’s the shoes, oh the shoes… and shocks. I really enjoyed the fancy foot work when you only see people’s feet while they dance with funky socks and shoes. I’m no crazy about the bare feet but all in all, not bad.

Here are a few fun shoes, definitely worthy of the film. J