Love N' Dancing

From Associated Content…Taking place in Philadelphia, “Love N’ Dancing” tells the story of Jake Mitchell (Malloy), a talented dance instructor who was once an undefeated champion in the field of West Coast Swing. He’s been deaf since he was a teenager, but he gets by with hearing aids and lip-reading. When he’s on the dance floor, however, he turns his aids off, having gotten used to moving his body to rhythmic vibrations only. After giving a motivational speech to a group of middle-school kids (which, incidentally, is something else Malloy is known for), he suddenly demonstrates his skills as a dancer. He then meets one of the teachers, Jessica Donovan (Amy Smart). Jessica likes his moves and asks if she and her fiancé can get lessons in time for their wedding. Jake is more than happy to oblige. 

Provided by Associated Content…Read full review here. WARNING!!! It’s not pretty.

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by David Carter…

When I first heard about this movie, I was really looking forward to watching it.   Unfortunately, It only opened in thirty theaters and most of those were in one of four cities:  Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. 

To say the the reviews were bad would be a huge understatement.  I have yet to find even one, including the excerpt above, that was positive.  Regardless, it is about one of my favorite dances (West Coast Swing) so I wanted to see it. 

After seeing the movie, I would have to say that there is merit to the reviews.  What I have yet to find though is any discussion of the real reason I wanted to see it in the first place. 

This movie featured real West Coast Swing professionals and Champion Dancers.  These are dancers that, if you follow the competitions or search YouTube, you will know.   Unfortunately, nobody is talking about them. 

Appearances by John Lindo, Kyle Redd and Sarah Van Drake were a treat although rather short.    Benji Schwimmer and Heidi Groskreutz as well as Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann have supporting roles in the film.   Not being trained actors, I was impressed with their on camera performances. 

When it comes out on DVD, rent the movie (even if you have to fast forward through some of it…not that I’m suggesting it).  The dancing is worth watching.

When you see it, let me know what you think.

Tagged as: ballroom dancing, Love N' Dancing, Movie Review, West Coast Swing