Fame 1980

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: The film is cut at such a frenzied pitch that it's often possible to believe (mistakenly) that something significant is going on. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: A genuine treasure, moving and entertaining. Read more

Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine: Every once in a while what appears to be the entire student body pours out into the street to do song-and-dance numbers, some of which are cheerful enough, but all of which break faith with the film's realistic premise. Read more

Time Out: It's a crack at the American Dream which carries all the exhilaration and depth of a 133-minute commercial break. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Alan Parker has come up with an exposure for some of the most talented youngsters seen on screen in years. There isn't a bad performance in the lot. Read more