5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Take the Lead (2006)
Take the Lead (2006)
Overview
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
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.
Take the Lead does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The film primarily focuses on a dance instructor mentoring at-risk youth, exploring themes of discipline, self-respect, and overcoming adversity through dance, without addressing gender identity.
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
User Ratings
6.6
6.9
Critic Ratings
4.4
5.5
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