Tap (Widescreen Edition)
by Nick Castle
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Actor: Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Savion Glover, Suzzanne Douglas, Terrence E. McNallyDirector: Nick Castle
Brand: Sony
Cinematographer: David Gribble
Writer: Nick Castle
Editor: Patrick Kennedy
Producer: Fran Saperstein
Producer: Gary Adelson
Producer: Richard Vane
DVD: Region Code 99
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.85:1
Running Time: 111 minutes
Published: 2006
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-29
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Movie Reviews of Tap (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Today I REJOICE! I have been waiting for years to hear the news that "TAP" starring the GREATS Sammy Davis, Jr. and Gregory Hines would be released on dvd. The date is August 29, 2006 so get ready! This movie is tap dance history! Great tap dancers old and young join forces to bring to the screen a celluloid history lesson for those who care to be educated. This is one of my favorite movies and while I haven't been able to watch it since Gregory's passing in August, 2003, I plan to celebrate on the release date.
The storyline involves a man's struggle to accept who he is. The background of dance gives us the chance to watch the magic of Gregory's character's growth. There are strong performances from Gregory and Sammy of course, but you get to see a young Savion Glover in the process of soaking up all that he sees. There are also strong performances from overlooked actors Suzzanne Douglas, as a woman from Max's past who loves him and tries to help him and Joe Morton, who tries to convince Max that all he will ever be is a thief. The performances of master tappers Sandman Sims, Harold Nicolas and Jimmy Slyde are worth the purchase price of the dvd. The "challenge" segment of the movie is priceless.
While watching this movie may be somewhat sad for those of us who feel the loss of many of these talented individuals, we should rejoice that we now have a package that showcases their excellence. You can see how personally happy Gregory Hines is to be dancing alongside his childhood idol Sammy Davis, Jr. This is really Gregory's story. Sammy was his inspiration. Gregory and Maurice (Greg's brother) studied all the greats, many of whom are in this film. Gregory's mentor, Henry LeTang, who is the movie's choreographer, passed that love and excellence on to Gregory and Gregory passed it on to Savion. This is the real story of tap dance. It's about love, friendship, family, history and destiny. It's fast and it's energetic. You don't even have to know a thing about tap dance, but buy this movie and I promise you, you will feel great after watching it.
Summary of Tap (Widescreen Edition)
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