Prime VideoTake the Lead (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.8
Overview
In New York, the polite dance instructor Pierre Dulaine sees a black teenager vandalizing the car of the director of a public school and on the next day he volunteers to teach dance to students to give respect, dignity, ...
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
In New York, the polite dance instructor Pierre Dulaine sees a black teenager vandalizing the car of the director of a public school and on the next day he volunteers to teach dance to students to give respect, dignity, ...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film champions individual transformation through discipline, respect for tradition, and the guidance of a strong mentor as the solution to social challenges, rather than focusing on systemic critiques, aligning with a right-leaning emphasis on personal responsibility.
The movie features a diverse cast that naturally reflects its inner-city setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative promotes cultural exchange and inspiration, with a positive portrayal of the white male lead, and does not center on a critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
Take the Lead does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively focused on heterosexual relationships and the personal development of students through dance, making the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life male ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine, who is portrayed by a male actor. All other significant characters are original creations for the film, not adapted from prior canon or historical figures with established genders. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life Pierre Dulaine, who is portrayed by an actor of the same broad racial background. The student characters are original to the film or composites, lacking prior established racial identities to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
4.4
5.5
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