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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 ... April 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. April 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. April 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. April 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. July 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. July 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
A beautiful film, First Position will keep you on your toes. November 26, 2019 | Full Review…
A beautiful film, First Position will keep you on your toes.
Debbie Lynn Elias
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. February 13, 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. November 9, 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. August 14, 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. August 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. June 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
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