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Hope Dances (2017)
A Sweet Family Movie and a Visual Treat
Hope Dances is a sweet family movie that celebrates the unabashed dreams of youth and the audacity to pursue them.
Young Hope wants one day to become a professional ballet dancer. On the way to that goal, she hopes to play the lead role in the yearly production of the Nutcracker. But Hope faces obstacles. Her father would rather she pour her physical energies into baseball, at which she also excels. Her mother Is adamant about Hope's prospects in ballet, pushing her to work harder and take her studies more seriously. The film also deals with friendship, jealousy, classroom rivalry and inspiration in the form of a real-life role model.
Almost incidentally, Hope Dances also celebrates the natural beauty of Santa Cruz, from the quaint streets to the boardwalk, from the coastal cliffs to the forest. The cinematography is wonderful; some of the studio scenes are almost magical.
The energetic cast is excellent. The young actors acquit themselves especially well. If you're looking for positive, uplifting family entertainment that is also a visual treat, Hope Dances fills the bill.