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An upbeat and visually dramatic documentary of children's ballet, First Position displays the potential of the human spirit when fostered at a young age.
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Anyone with an interest in dance should enjoy this documentary ... Apr 12, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Anyone with an interest in dance should enjoy this documentary ...
Derek Malcolm
Settles for heartwarming "follow your dreams" platitudes rather than following the cold realities of being a dancer. Apr 11, 2013 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Settles for heartwarming "follow your dreams" platitudes rather than following the cold realities of being a dancer.
David Jenkins
A blandly feelgood documentary about aspiring young ballet dancers. Apr 11, 2013 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review…
A blandly feelgood documentary about aspiring young ballet dancers.
Peter Bradshaw
Undeniably effective as drama, as we ponder the varying degrees of ambition and talent driving these young people to push their bodies beyond the limit in the hope of grasping a future in the spotlight. Apr 10, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Undeniably effective as drama, as we ponder the varying degrees of ambition and talent driving these young people to push their bodies beyond the limit in the hope of grasping a future in the spotlight.
Trevor Johnston
It does a great job developing its characters through its visuals - these are superphysical kids - and honing in on family dynamics. Jul 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
It does a great job developing its characters through its visuals - these are superphysical kids - and honing in on family dynamics.
Jennie Punter
If you have a yearning to feel awkward, inadequate and lazy, watching the whirling teenage (and preteen) talents in director Bess Kargman's First Position will do the trick. Jul 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
If you have a yearning to feel awkward, inadequate and lazy, watching the whirling teenage (and preteen) talents in director Bess Kargman's First Position will do the trick.
Linda Barnard
Whilst the filmmaking is pedestrian, the dancers -- to paraphrase Joan's teacher -- "fly"... Kargman may not earn first position, but these dancers most certainly do. Feb 12, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Whilst the filmmaking is pedestrian, the dancers -- to paraphrase Joan's teacher -- "fly"... Kargman may not earn first position, but these dancers most certainly do.
Jo-Anne Titmarsh
This movie is, hands down, one of the most beautiful, informative and satisfying documentaries I have ever seen. Nov 8, 2018 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
This movie is, hands down, one of the most beautiful, informative and satisfying documentaries I have ever seen.
Debbie Baldwin
First Position may be too slight, too sincere and too plain faced to truly invest in. But for those in need of something that bestows a voice both unto children with a clear focus and passion, it succeeds. Aug 13, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
First Position may be too slight, too sincere and too plain faced to truly invest in. But for those in need of something that bestows a voice both unto children with a clear focus and passion, it succeeds.
Jamie Neish
It is edge-of-the-seat stuff by the close of the film, and not just because of the high stakes in play for all involved. Aug 10, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
It is edge-of-the-seat stuff by the close of the film, and not just because of the high stakes in play for all involved.
Leigh Paatsch
If you've got tweens and teens who are into dancing, be it in classes or around the house, it offers a pleasant cultural alternative to the other holiday entertainment on offer. Jun 14, 2016 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
If you've got tweens and teens who are into dancing, be it in classes or around the house, it offers a pleasant cultural alternative to the other holiday entertainment on offer.
Francesca Rudkin
The joy of watching lies in the purity of the dancer's passion. Apr 25, 2013 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
The joy of watching lies in the purity of the dancer's passion.
Rebecca Barry Hill
Even though it's predictable, First Position is an insightful film into the lives of aspiring ballet dancers. Upbeat, funny, involving, and precise, First Position is a window into the competitive world of the world class ballet. Getting to know all the dancers is a lot of fun and we go through their journey with them, we understand their pain, their trials and tribulations, and in the end, we can't help but clap and cheer for them. A great time at the theatre, or a great window about getting into the professional world of ballet dancing.
Super Reviewer
Six kids (9-19) whose lives are completely devoted to dance compete in a New York City contest with the best dancers from across the globe, with scholarships and professional careers depending on one performance. Rah-rah inspirational stuff aimed at dance moms; it only shows its subjects from their most forgiving angles. It might have had more impact if it focused entirely on the most interesting contestant (an adopted war orphan from Sierra Leone).
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