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Fame (2009)

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Movie Info


Genre

Drama, Musical

Release Date

September 25, 2009

MPAA Rating

PG

Production Budget

$25 millions

Studio

MGM

Official Site

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REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  4 of 5 [Rate It]

Cast and Crew


Director

Kevin Tancharoen

Producer

Mark Canton, Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg

Screenwriter

Allison Burnett, Aline Brosh McKenna

Starring

  • Debbie Allen
  • Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston
  • Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan
  • Collins Pennie
  • Charles S. Dutton
  • Bebe Neuwirth
  • Kherington Payne
  • Kristy Flores
  • Paul Iacono
  • Paul McGill
  • Naturi Naughton
  • Kay Panabaker
  • Walter Perez
  • Anna Maria Perez de Tagle

Movie Story


A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, "Fame" follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors, and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work.

In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school, a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance, and self-discovery.

As each student strives for his or her moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they'll find out who amongst them will achieve Fame...

The cast includes Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor, and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy. Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan, and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft.

Movie Stills (55 photos)


Paul McGill stars as Kevin in MGM's Fame (2009)
Naturi Naughton stars as Denise in MGM's Fame (2009). Photo credit by Saeed Adyani.

Reader's Reviews


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This Movie is going to be awesome!!!

posted by JOey939 on Feb 12, 2009

Fame will be huge!!!

posted by zeluver1721 on May 04, 2009

What is the name and artist of the second song in the Fame trailer? I can't find it anywhere!!!

posted by Me!!! on May 17, 2009

i need the second song from the trailer the one with the humming. thanks

posted by you!!! on Jun 27, 2009

The second song is Black and Gold by Sam Sparro.

posted by Rob on Jun 28, 2009

i really want to know the name of the last song of the movie trailer . someone ? :/ i can't find nowhere it begin when some girl open the door and till end

posted by FAMEFAN099 on Jul 09, 2009

auxlcF

posted by Acnyppiq on Jul 14, 2009

i saw it already at a free screening...it was alright. im interested in seeing what they changed after the forum. kind of looks like a rental to me.

posted by ummmmm on Jul 24, 2009

I hope this movie is as good as it looks!!

posted by twilightinfinity13 on Jul 24, 2009

I want to say - thank you for this!

posted by adipex online withou on Jul 31, 2009

asher book....yummo

posted by beeeeeeee on Aug 31, 2009

i've always been a fan of the original but it always seemed like it lacked a little edge. hopefully this will have that. from what i've seen in the trailer it looks like it's gonna be awesome

posted by luvlycora411 on Sep 09, 2009

Amazing film got a bit bored half way through

posted by Chloee on Sep 26, 2009

Not quite at the same level as Fame 1 but a very good movie none the less.

posted by JD on Sep 27, 2009

There wasn't really a plot to the movie, and there were too many characters. Therefore, the people watching really didn't get to explore them in depth. Infact, some of them only had their names mentioned once in the whole thing.

posted by moi on Sep 28, 2009

This movie is ok lol.. :) i like the songs from it .. :) Its good :) x

posted by ROAR :) on Oct 04, 2009

Worst movie ever

posted by Hannah Montana fan 1 on Oct 09, 2009

i love this movie!

posted by alli on Oct 10, 2009

i love this movie it is the best movie ever made trust me it rocks!!! FAME!

posted by izzy wizzy on Oct 15, 2009
 
 

PREMIERE PHOTO

Debbie Allen
"Fame" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Sep 23, 2009
Debbie Allen
"Fame" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals
Sep 23, 2009

MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..cynical - and most likely unsuccessful - attempt by a dying studio to stave off oblivion by jumping on the "High School Musical" bandwagon..”
by Lou Lumenick [New York Post]
“..You'll remember its name, but only because it rhymes with "lame."..”
by Adam Graham [Detroit News]
“..if you're weary of plucky little showstoppers, you won't mind the first half hour of the Fame do-over..”
by Stephen Cole [Globe and Mail]