Footloose (1984)

Footloose and fanciful
Good movie overall, in my opinion. The way it was made is most of the appeal (music written for the plot), but the plot resonates too. There are a lot of religious people who act like the people in this town, trying to keep bad things from ever happening. But being straight-laced comes way too close to straight-jacketed here, and in a fairly stereotypical way. They could've used a little more balance in the religious things, but for the purposes of the story it isn't that far from usual.

The kids don't realize it in the movie, but the reason parents are hesitant to allow complete freedom such as teens desire is proved by their own actions here. In the movie dumb things happen and no one gets hurt, but in reality it is much less certain.

Nevertheless there is much to like about Footloose. The special features are nice to watch and very instructive also, with an interesting back story.

Bacon's Best!
This movie makes me feel happy. I don't dance like Kevin, but I can dream!

Everybody DANCE!!
Awasome movie, young people thirsty for some fun in a town dominated by religios fanatics, Kevin bacon is great, Sara jesica Parker is just a kid is this movie,.. they lived in a town where dancing in not allowed,..and what about the music, it's all Great!