Footloose, the movie ... again!
OK, Hollywood. Now you've gone too far. Footloose - The Musical, which of course is the stage version of the 1984 movie, is now becoming Footloose - The Movie (Based on the Musical). Ackkk! I think I'm getting dizzy. But wait! There's more!
Who's taking over for the role of Ren McCormack, made famous by Kevin Bacon? Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Zac Efron, of High School Musical fame! Is nothing holy anymore? (And by the way, am I the only person who thinks Efron looks like Rob Lowe during the 80s? Spooky.)
Of course, this isn't an entirely new concept. "Hairspray" and "The Producers" went through the exact same transition -- movie to Broadway musical to movie. Let's just hope they're not considering John Travolta to play the role of Rev. Shaw Moore (originally played by John Lithgow, who also pulled a Travolta and cross-dressed in World According to Garp.)
Kevin Bacon seems to keeping things in perspective. He recently told TV Guide that he's cool with everything. I've heard about it, and it's great" Bacon told their website. "But of course the truth is they're not really remaking the movie that I was in. They're remaking the Broadway musical."
(Something tells me Bacon is counting on some sort of financial payday buried deep down inside this mess. Maybe he's playing the role of book-burning Burlington Cranston!)
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Posted by: Hamptune | October 27, 2007 at 11:19 AM
I have seen the stage musical Footloose. It's good... On the stage...Where it possibly should remain. I think Kenny Ortega needs to be stopped before he directs/choreographs again!
Posted by: Marissa | October 26, 2007 at 08:44 PM
I am speechless. The nausea is overwhelming me. Gack.
Posted by: Sara Hall | October 26, 2007 at 11:53 AM
It took almost 40 years for "The Producers" to make the straight film-Broadway musical-musical film round robin. "Hairspray" made the journey in just under 20. Now "Legally Blonde" is on pace to do it in 10.
At this rate, we'll be seeing "300: The Musical Movie" in about 18 months!
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | October 26, 2007 at 07:40 AM
Oo
oO
Hollywood is dead.
Posted by: EctoMstr | October 26, 2007 at 01:08 AM
Argue all you like about the pros and cons of doing sequels to '80s movies.
But a remake? Come on. Nothing good can come of this, even if it's technically a remake of a musical based on the original movie. I can't imagine how anyone could possibly improve on "Footloose" - unless it involves some explanation of how all the kids in a town where dancing is outlawed managed to dance like professionals the first time they were given a chance.
Posted by: Johnny B. Goode | October 26, 2007 at 12:41 AM
OMG. The "High School Musical" pop culture blitzkrieg rolls on. Run for your lives! (I live in a house with a 9-year-old girl, so it's too late for me; but save yourselves!)
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | October 25, 2007 at 04:35 PM
You're RIGHT!! He does resemble a young Rob Lowe. I hope he's smart enough not to get caught on tape or in an internet photo scandal (like his HSM co-star). OY!
Posted by: Marissa | October 25, 2007 at 04:18 PM