image from the movie's Facebook page
I just heard about this movie (on Regis and Kelly hee hee) and I couldn't wait to share it with you all. It's a true story based on the autobiographical book of ballet dancer Li Cunxin, played by Birmingham Ballet dancer Chi Cao.
From the movie's website:
The story begins when a young Li is taken from his peasant home by the Chinese government and chosen to study ballet in Beijing. Separated from his family and enduring countless hours of practice, Li struggles to find his place in the new life he has been given. Gaining confidence from a kind teacher's encouraging guidance and a chance trip to America, Li finally discovers that his passion has always been dance.
image from the movie's Facebook Page
And as a bonus (for all you dance movie junkies) it stars the same person who played Jodie in Center Stage (Amanda Schull). There is some amazing dancing in this film and looking at the movie clips also some wonderful actors. And even though the context is pretty heavy I hear it's got a good amount of humor in it.
What's the last movie you saw?
(I saw Toy Story 3 this weekend. Amazing!)
(And I had S'mores with Nutella. Yes!)
34 comments:
That sounds lovely:) The last movie I saw was the Inception...It was so great that I still think about dreams....It really left me with a interesting feeling:)
Have a lovely Monday,sweetie
and see you soon:)
Can't get enough of dance movies, so this is definitely on my list.
Honestly, it's been ages since I've been to 'the movies'. Big screen at home and BT subscription service let's me watch them at home (which I will probably do with 'Mao's Last Dancer', too).
Wishing you a wonderful Monday, Tiffany!
The movie is very good, but the book is much more inspiring. I have met Li during the promotion of this movie and he is so lovely in real life! Its amazing how much his life has changed.
I saw that the Sundance Kabuki theatre is playing it...it looks beautiful.
I just saw a trailer for "Black Swan" and want to watch it (though it looks like a re-made, modern 'The Red Shoes')
heyyy tiffany! thanks for sharing will certainly look out and probably dwnload this movie as its not playing at my place :) i certainly loved Center Stage :) checked the site out story seems interesting i want to read the book as well :) the last movie i watched in the cinema was a while back Knight & Day ;) but recently dwnloaded and wtched Eclipse it was ok! :) Cheers! xxx
Sounds like an inspiring & touching movie! Regis and Kelly ;)
Lovely week T!
xo
the last movie i saw was fool's gold on tv last night..highly not recommended...hehe..
shall have to check this one out
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Last movie I saw was Masterpiece Theatre's Jane Eyre. Loved it. This seems like quite a good movie!
I NEED to see this movie!
I also saw Toy Story and LOVED IT!
Oh, I saw a review of this over the weekend. It looks so good! The last movie I saw was Scott pilgrim, which I loved :)
Thank you for a great-sounding movie rec! This looks great. I last saw Eat Pray Love (fluffy fun), but look forward to something meatier in the cinemas :)
i have to look this one up!
Oh, Jodie Sawyer! This movie looks beautiful, and I'm excited to see it.
I absolutely LOVE Center Stage! How neat for the same actress/dancer to star in this film. Have you seen the trailer for Black Swan? I'm new to your blog so you may have posted about it already, but it is frightening and intriguing all at the same time!
Sounds like a great story! I actually just saw Julie & Julia finally this weekend! Loved it:)
It sounds great! I love dance so thanks for sharing!
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Ooooh how I love a good dance movie! I'll dedinatly see this.
This would be much prettier than Step Up 3.
Looks great! I just saw Eat Pray Love and it was not as good as the book, but I still enjoyed it.
I saw the trailer for this movie and was blown away -- I can't wait to see the whole thing.
And the last movie I saw was Eat Pray Love. I think it's time to see another.
Jodie Sawyer!!! LOVE her!
loved center stage.. teehee. and LOVED toystory 3. did you cry?!
Oh my gosh this movie was AMAZING I saw it just a couple months ago! The last movie I saw was The Kids Are Alright :P
Funny I just got a promotional post card for this movie. The last movie I saw was Clash of the Titans.
i LOVED jodie from center stage!! i might have to see it-
i saw inception... CRAZY... i do want to see toy story 3 though!
Thanks for sharing this, I think I will have to check it out. Guess what I just got and will be watching for the FIRST TIME EVER...?
Dirty. Dancing. LOL! Can you believe I have never seen it?
I made smores on my BBQ the other night, twas delicious!
PS, Yes, multiple votes are welcome ;) I currently have 54, the person who is leading has 114. I don't think I will catch up! ha ha
Nutella and s'mores?! Mmmm!
The last movie I watched was "The Other Guys." Not sure if it was the mood I was in but I peed my pants laughing.
How fun...smores, nutella and all!
i added the other day to my netflix... that girl i loved her in Center Stage... one of my all time faves!!!
I'll probably look for the movie and watch. :)
I got to see an advanced screening of Mao's Last Dancer here in Houston, where the story is set. It is a wonderful film that stands up on its own as something that anyone would enjoy (men, women, non-dancers alike). The dance sequences are beautifully performed and very well acted. Bruce Greenwood (Capt. Pike in Star Trek) is great as HB's former director Ben Stevenson. If you can find somewhere that it is playing nearby go!
Oooooooh, I've never even heard of this! How fun. And JODIE is in it!!! So glad to see her still working in film.
omg!! i love amanda schull!! thanks for sharing about this film...now i can't wait to see it! Have you heard about Black Swan starring Natalie Portman?
Hi
I loved Center Stage, think i have seen that movie about a hundred times:)
Have a great day - SP
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