White Nights
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Movie Reviews of White Nights
Movie Review: Summer Nights
Summary: 5 Stars
I love it that this is out in DVD so everyone can watch it over and over to see how these dancers work out and get in shape and see their joy in dancing. I was amazed at Baryshnikov's flexibility, when he does the splits on the floor, against the wall, and the strength of the jumps of both dancers. Hines' footwork was really beautiful, too. Being a dance devotee, I am always very impressed with the way dancers work so hard, and you could see it here. The movie had a fun plot that was serious, too. You knew it would end up okay but it made you think. The music was excellent and upbeat, too, as well as the scenes of Russia and the theater. I'm happy to have this in my permanent collection, because it's really a classic for dance fans.Movie Review: One of my all-time favorites and finally found it on DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
The acting's excellent, the music's amazing, and the combination of Mikhail Baryshnikov's--Misha's and Hines' dancing will blow you away. Russian ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov essentially plays himself--a Russian ballet star who escaped the USSR in the 1970's and sought asylum in the US. When a plane carrying him crashes over Russia, he's back in the Soviet net with no escape. His handler is Gregory Hines, a US dancer and US expatriate who renounced his US citizenship.
All Misha wants is to escape. Hines has to 'reform' Misha and make him renounce the US. While the film is somewhat dated for post-Perestroika days, it's still a very worthwhile treatise on loyalty and amazing eye- and ear-candy as well.
Movie Review: May I Cut In?
Summary: 5 Stars
It's hard to keep one's feet on the ground in the presence of great dance, unless one is like myself, suffering from a stubbed toe, athletes foot, and fat ankles. So I sit, hoping one day it will be turn to kick-off the tevas, hop on the bar and show these two dancing maniacs who is in charge. They are, of course. Hines and Baryshnikov have tapped their toes to the right beat in this bone shaker. Let me tell you. Intrique, Relationships, and a Dance Escape (!) are but some of the ways to pass the time inbetween the mad dash of choreography which can only be described as the next best thing to an evening with someone besides myself. Kudos. This comrade seeks asylum and is defecting to the nation of Dance!Movie Review: Finally!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am so excited that this movie is finally out on dvd!!! I was worried that my VHS copy was going to die on me from being watched so many times. Gregory Hines and Mikhail Baryshnikov are both incredible dancers to watch and Isabella Rosellini is fantastic too! Very much a Cold War themed movie, and it's interesting to see how two men can have the same feelings about two very different countries. Making it even more dramatic is how true to life the situation must have been for Baryshnikov to play. It's a combination dance/adventure/drama movie...and yes that is possible! Something for everyone! I highly recommend itMovie Review: Legends in time together for One Night Only!
Summary: 5 Stars
This one really hit me in the gut the first time I saw it. What an incredible cast! Hines, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Isabella Rossellini, always very beautiful, and course, Helen Mirren. A great story, cool dance scenes, and a chance for Gregory Hines to show his acting skills.
A compelling story set against the Cold War when a famous defector falls back into the hands of the Government he rejected, and another defector has a bad case of 'buyers remorse'. They work together to escape their captors. Loved it. Another great purchase from Amazon @ a great price.