Review of Save the Last Dance

I find many user comments about this movie absolutely ridiculous. Comparing it to real life Julliard? Real ballet? Real anything?! It is a movie, for goodness sakes! It is not supposed to be realistic, or true to life in any way - that is what movies are for, an escape from reality. I think "dance" type people are just trying to prove how much they know about dancing by slamming this film and comparing it to their real-life "experiences". It is a big of entertainment, with a good soundtrack and a predictable yet entertaining plot. Sure, we know what is going to happen. That is why we watch movies like this. Also, I disagree about the bad acting, I think Julia Stiles is a fantastic actress. It is particularly noticeable in this film if you look in the right places. Her awkward dancing at Steps, her embarrassed facial expressions - she does very well conveying real emotion, I think. Sure this film is loaded with stereotypes and predictable as hell, but it is entertaining and with Sean Patrick Thomas shaking his booty, I sure as hell ain't complaining. Relax, people, and appreciate the film for what it is. A fictional movie, not a real-life documentary of dancing and the ghetto.