My wife and I watched this last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. We almost didn't, given the negative reviews here on IMDB. I'm glad we took a chance. This is a wonderful film from beginning to end. The best comparison I can make is to Robert Altman's "The Company." I think "The Company" is one of the best films about ballet and the life of a dancer that you'll ever see. And I think The Aerialist comes in as a close second.
We went into this film with zero expectations. Neither my wife or I have seen The Gymnast, so we have no point of comparison. My wife is a former ballet dancer, so the life of the characters shown here immediately resonated with her.
We read the reviews saying that this film is overly dramatic. Neither my wife or I felt that assessment was accurate. Having been around theatrical arts for some time, I felt it was spot on.
Some people said the acting was bad. I simply don't agree. I fully bought into the characters and their plight. While the ending felt a little too "perfect" it did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
If you're in your 40s, 50s or 60s and love dance, this is a film that you should watch. It's not a shot of Tequila. It's not a six pack of beer. It's a fine bottle of wine that you open and appreciate for all its subtle qualities.
We went into this film with zero expectations. Neither my wife or I have seen The Gymnast, so we have no point of comparison. My wife is a former ballet dancer, so the life of the characters shown here immediately resonated with her.
We read the reviews saying that this film is overly dramatic. Neither my wife or I felt that assessment was accurate. Having been around theatrical arts for some time, I felt it was spot on.
Some people said the acting was bad. I simply don't agree. I fully bought into the characters and their plight. While the ending felt a little too "perfect" it did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
If you're in your 40s, 50s or 60s and love dance, this is a film that you should watch. It's not a shot of Tequila. It's not a six pack of beer. It's a fine bottle of wine that you open and appreciate for all its subtle qualities.