Dance with Me 1998

Critics score:
50 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times: What is it about dance, that most joyous of arts, that inspires so many bad movies? Read more

Susan Stark, Detroit News: Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: Although Dance With Me disappoints on almost every level, it still leaves you mildly elated... Read more

Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times: Throughout the film, Haines treats...banal moments as epiphanies, telegraphing every feeling and thought with annoying coyness. Read more

Paul Tatara, CNN.com: This film's storyline couldn't be more pedestrian if it tried. Read more

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Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: Although the movie bubbles occasionally, it never boils. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: As far as feel-good movies go, this one works in spite of a bloated running length (over two hours) and a plot that could use an injection of originality. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: The movie sees Ruby, the Williams character, clearly and with surprising truthfulness; she has a depth associated with more serious movies. Read more

Bob Graham, San Francisco Chronicle: Promises to be one of the summer's best date movies. Read more

Charlotte O'Sullivan, Time Out: The use of Plowright as a middle-aged frump wanting to get in on the sexy action is deeply patronizing. Read more

Leonard Klady, Variety: The real creative opportunities lie in visual and choreographic options, and Haines doesn't miss a beat in either department. Read more