Footloose is a modern American musical movie directed by Craig Brewer, released in 2011. It is a remake of the popular 1984 film of the same title. Footloose was the seventh highest-grossing film of 1984, earning approximately $80 million worldwide. Kevin Bacon, who played Ren McCormack, became an icon in the film industry.
The 2011 remake features Kenny Wormald as Ren McCormack and Julianne Hough as Ariel Moore. The movie is set in a fictional city called Bomont and tells the story of how McCormack protested against the city’s policies of banning dancing, loud music, and gatherings. This article will provide a complete synopsis of the movie.
In Bomont, Georgia, a teenager named Bobby Moore and his friends died in a car accident due to excessive drinking. The incident prompted Bobby’s dad, Shaw Moore, who is a pastor, and the city council to create strict laws, including a ban on dancing and gathering at night.
Three years later, Ren McCormack, a teenager from Boston, moves to Bomont after losing both of his parents. He stays with his uncle Wes Warnicker, aunt Lulu, and his two young cousins, Sarah and Amy. In his new school, Ren befriends a senior named Willard Hewitt. He learns that Bomont has strict laws regarding entertainment, including a ban on loud music, dancing, alcohol, and gathering without adult supervision.
Meanwhile, Shaw’s daughter Ariel, who rebelled against the laws, has become Chuck Cranston’s girlfriend, a reckless truck racer. Ren meets Ariel and becomes interested in her, but Chuck mocks Ren as a newcomer in town. Chuck challenges Ren to a bus race, and to his surprise, Ren wins. Chuck is embarrassed, and his jealousy towards Ren increases.
Ren breaks the laws several times, even getting arrested for playing music while driving his car. Shaw bans Ariel from seeing Ren again, causing their relationship to deteriorate. Ren and Willard, along with their classmates, plan to remove the city’s laws and hold a prom night.
Ariel and Ren’s relationship grows closer, and Ren dumps Chuck, who is violent and irresponsible. Chuck confronts Ren, and they engage in a brutal fight. Shaw learns about the fight and blames Ren for disrupting the peace of Bomont’s residents. Shaw attempts to capture Ren, but Ariel steps in, angry at her father for blaming everything on Ren. Their relationship continues to worsen.
Ren appears at a city council meeting to present his arguments against the laws, but the council refuses to lift the ban. Ren remains steadfast, and he comes up with a plan to hold the prom night. The movie ends with Ren and Ariel arriving at the prom together.
Footloose is a modern take on a classic musical that offers a fresh, compelling twist on the original. It updates the storyline, making it more relevant to modern audiences. The movie’s cast is excellent, with Kenny Wormald as a standout performer. He is a professional dancer, and his dancing scenes in the movie are impressive. Julianne Hough is also highly qualified for her role as Ariel.
In summary, Footloose is an entertaining and enjoyable film that retains the traditional elements of a musical movie. Despite being a remake, Footloose’s modern storyline and actors add value to the original.
