Plot
Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
Release Year: 2008
Rating: 5.1/10 (2,541 voted)
Director:
Darren Grant
Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Tessa Thompson, Riley Smith
Storyline Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
Writers: Duane Adler, Nicole Avril
Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Lauryn
Tessa Thompson
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Dana
Riley Smith
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Russ
John Reardon
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Joel
Julissa Bermudez
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Carmen
Ashley Roberts
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Brooke
Karen LeBlanc
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Brenda
Matt Kippen
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Wayne
Erik Fjeldsted
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Marty - Mechanic
Aaron Merke
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Clay - Mechanic
Leigh Enns
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Flirtatious Customer
Christina Grace
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Female Dancer - Auditions
(as Christina Grace SY)
Debbie Patterson
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Audition Receptionist
Sofia Costantini
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Choreographer's Assistant
Jeremy Koz
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Cool Looking Guy
Opening Weekend: £505,820
(UK)
(10 August 2008)
(259 Screens)
Gross: £1,147,470
(UK)
(17 August 2008)
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Did You Know?
Trivia:
The umbrella dance was originally planned with water dropping down like rain, with the girls dancing in water, splashing it around with their dance moves. However, the idea was scraped due to the fact that it would be too easy for the girls to fall while shooting the scene.
Goofs:
Continuity:
In the scene were Lauren dances onstage at Ruby's for the first time, as she goes into her starting pose, she realizes that she is too fair to the left (viewer's left, her right) of the stage and adjusts herself so her silhouette (outline) is right in the middle of the sliding stage door (at the line where the doors meet). However, in the very next shot her silhouette is now to the right (viewer's right) of the middle/door split.
Quotes: Carmen:
Maybe he was upset cos you were so bad. Brooke:
Ease off Carmen, she was killing it.
User Review
Youthful, uplifting and vibrant popcorn flick
Rating: 6/10
This film is about a young woman who works against all odds towards
achieving her dream as a dancer.
"Make It Happen" is a predictable feel good movie. It has got all the
ingredients to be a cheesy film. It has trendy danceable music, cool
dance moves, great looking people, the jealous enemy; even the
obligatory shopping scenes! As for the plot, there is no beating around
the bush. Just six minutes into the film, there is already a dance
audition. The pacing is fast, but it does not feel rushed. The dance
moves are energetic and vibrant, which makes it a joy to watch.
"Make It Happen" gives the right youthful energy which makes viewers
feel good. It is a great popcorn flick to turn your brain off. Just
forget all the clichés, sit back and enjoy it.
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