Sing

Sing is sort of the pinnacle of cliched movies. In this case, the movie is based off a real-life event that occurs in many Brooklyn-area high schools called Sing, where the seniors and underclassmen square off in a musical production. This movie centers around that event at one Brooklyn-area high school. The new teacher Miss Lombardo (Bracco) is in charge of the event, and she brings in the senior class bad boy and good girl to work together, even though they do not like each other. You can guess what happens. For fun, the school board makes it known that the school will be shut down at the end of the semester, and it is not allowed to have the Sing event. No reason is given for this, except so the students can rebel and have the event anyways. Completely predictable film, but a very strong performance by Bracco (with a very thick Brooklyn accent)helps a lot to make the movie flow better. Also, look for Cuba Gooding Jr. in a very small role near the end of the film.

I like this kind of show. It reminded me a little of the TV series, "Fame". A high school is about to be closed down by the school board, and the students wanted to put on a final 'sing' concert without the consent of the authorities. Problems arose as one of the boys in the show committed a crime with his older brother. This caused friction with another student in the production. Even with all the troubles, the show still managed to go on. Very good semi-musical.

This movie has been a favorite of mine since I saw it for the first time in 1989. If you love 80's movies you'll love this one. It's got somewhat of a star studded cast. Not many people have ever heard of this movie so it's not shocking that an up and coming Cuba Gooding Jr goes unnoticed in his small role. Others included are Miss Patti Labelle and Peter Dobson who would later appear in a few other movies and television roles.

I wouldn't classify this movie as a dance movie along the same lines as Girls Just Want to Have Fun etc. There is a bit of dancing but it's not the storyline.

It's a classic 80s movie. Young rebel without a cause meets sweet innocent young girl. Girl melts guys heart of ice guy makes girl cry but somehow it all works out in the end.

A Must See.

This is my favorite movie. The characters are believable and the story includes many interesting twists. You have the typical "girl-next-door" who falls for the "bad boy" of their high school, despite her inner voice telling her "he's all wrong, he's not good enough". The songs are catchy and clever (if you listen to the words). From the opening theme song to the gripping "Sing" finale, the music draws you into the emotional roller-coaster you end up on as these students fight the school, the system, and sometimes each other in order to pull off this "One last Sing". This movie is a drama, comedy, romance and musical all rolled into one. One minute you're laughing, the next you're crying. It is similar in style to Dirty Dancing or Stomp.

this movie the first time i saw it caught my eye. it's gives a plot that some students can relate to...having to work with somebody you don't know or can't stand. but in the end, you both become friends or in some cases more than friends b/c you judged somebody that you didn't even know. believe me if you get the chance to see this movie...WATCH IT!