This had a great concept and potential but the choice of that exotic dance for girls is what killed this. Instead of what could have been a great coming-of-age drama it becomes an uncomfortable movie to sit through (unless you enjoy seeing young girls do exotic dance moves
). The family angle had some REALLY strong moments but even those are shrugged off in the end to focus on the competition, which wasn't really required. The more I think the more I feel it had so many brilliant scenes where Amy pushes her friend to get into the competition but nothing is really explored.
With more focused script and some better choices this would have been a great movie. As such its a
C