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Synopsis: A widowed man's life turns upside down when he embarks on a journey to find a dying man's long lost love.
Starring: John Goodman, Elden Henson
Supporting actors: Robert Carlyle, Sean Astin, Teresa Johnston, Kelley Parker, Michael Bower, Chance Michael Corbitt, Joshua Horowitz, Philip Perlman, Maria Parkinson, Karlyn Michelson, Camryn Manheim, Octavia Spencer, Marisa Tomei, Ian Abercrombie, Phillip Gott, Allen Walls, Lori Harmon, Dawn Balkin, Maggie Baird, Donnie Wahlberg
Directed by: Randall Miller
Genre: Drama, Musical, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
Release year: 2005
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for mature situations and language.
ASIN: B000I8HIWM
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,841 in Amazon Video On Demand (See Bestsellers in Amazon Video On Demand)

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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: April 04, 2005
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for mature situations and language.
  • Production Company: Unclaimed Freight Productions, Shoreline Entertainment
  • USA Box Office: $ 247 Thousand
  • Filming Locations: Eagle Rock, California, USA | Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA | Pasadena, California, USA
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29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "No Form, No Difinition, No Beginning, No End" ~ Dancing the Demons Within, July 23, 2006
This review is from: Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (DVD)
What guy in his right mind would want to watch a movie titled, 'Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School?' The name absolutely shrieks out the warning, "CHICK FLICK!" If you're like me and thought that, you'd be wrong.

This is an insightful tale of personal choices and how the choices we make effect the path we travel in life. Frank Keane (Robert Carlyle), recently widowed, is driving his bakery truck along a deserted stretch of highway when he comes upon the scene of a horrible accident. He calls 911 and is told to keep the injured motorist talking until they arrive. The name of the injured driver is Steve Mills (John Goodman) who was rushing to an important appointment made thirty-five years ago with his grammar school sweetheart. They had both vowed to meet on the 5th day of the 5th month of the new millenium at Marilyn Hotchkiss' Charm School. When Steve finally realizes he'll never be able to keep his promise he asks Frank to keep the appointment for him. Frank honors Steve's last request and in doing so changes the course of his life forever.

On the outside we discover a sweet, nostalgic, disarming film, funny at times, poignant and bittersweet at others. However on a deeper level we discover the storyline serves as a metaphor of spiritual awakening. The ballroom is the world and the coming together to dance is how one chooses or refuses to embrace life. As Miss Hotchkiss says, "Dance is a very powerful drug."

The cast is terrific, especially Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, Donnie Wahlberg and John Goodman.

OK, maybe it's kind of a chick flick. But it's a great one!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing Heart Back Into Theaters, July 1, 2006
This review is from: Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (DVD)
i will admitt the tittle is strange but that does no justice to this fantastic story----movies usually have action violence,and no substance but this movie feels so like its from the heart of love in every aspect --there is more emotion and geniune feeling in this movie then of the last ten years of filmaking---i cried and fell in love with every charactor --i dont want to reveal the story but lets just say a man has been jailed half his life dreaming of meeting his child hood sweet heart at a dance school--and he is released just in time to make his appointment--then the great story begins---please watch it and let it move you as it did me----i need a passionate man like that----worth every penny
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Sleeper, May 29, 2006
This review is from: Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (DVD)
If I came across the title or synopsis I probably wouldn't have gone to see this film. It was part of a package at the Stony Brook Film Festival last year and I have to say it was one of the best there. It's the story of a con who gets out of prison (John Goodman) who is on a mission to keep a date he made while an adolescent. He is sure that his childhood sweetheart will be there. For reasons that I won't disclose, he will not be able to keep his date so enlists a chance bystander (Robert Carlisle) to go in his place. Carlisle wants nothing to do with it but doesn't have the heart to say no, nor say yes and then just not do it.

Carlisle has a boatload of his own problems to deal with and he is struggling with them mightily. It is an interesting mix of characters and the story unfolds nicely with a surprise finish. Give it a try.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Marilyn can't join us...
A wonderfully light romantic comedy with a stellar cast. I enjoy the double storyline that takes place throughout the film. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Teresa M. Allison

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Movie!
This dvd came in, in perfectly new condition, just as promised and arrived incredibly fast, much to my pleasant surprise! It's a wonderful movie. I highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars top notch
An overlooked film which is simply delightful. It is heart-warming, funny and also sad at times but altogether shouldn't be missed for those who want a film that is first rate... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent movie!
This isn't so much a dance movie as it is a sweet lesson in life...about things not said, lived, done or rectified. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Poignant, Charming and Quirky

I rented this movie when it was a new release, one of those random rentals, the cover caught my eye and the story seemed like it could be charming. Wow. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Kelly Klepfer

5.0 out of 5 stars Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
The DVD was delivered on time and in good conditions. Only problem was we could not see it on our DVD player due to an unregistered international code. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Monreal

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Published 14 months ago by Marty Kingsley

5.0 out of 5 stars A Deep Thought Provoking Film
I particularly enjoyed the way that this film told a story in and out of sequence. The manner for which it flowed was out of the ordinary, which gripped the audiences attention... Read more
Published 21 months ago by D. Stevenson

5.0 out of 5 stars sweet charming movie with sad undertones
I never heard of this movie until recommended by Amazon. Looked it up and
noticed it stars Robert Carlyle, an actor I have liked since I saw The Full Monty. Read more
Published 21 months ago by northern plains movie fan

4.0 out of 5 stars THERAPYDANCE: "He thinks he's Michael Flatley!"
"Dance is a very powerful drug" Starts Miss Marienne Hotchkiss."If embraced judiciously it can exorcise demos,access deep-seated emotion and color your life in joyous shades of... Read more
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