Could the Remake of Iconic ‘80S Classic, Footloose on Netflix Do Justice to Kevin Bacon?

Earlier this year, The Umbrella Academy had a fun throwback to the Kevin Beacon
starrer Footloose. And now Netflix has added the remake of 1984 Footloose to its
catalog to the joy of the fans. The 1984 film Footloose is a classic, but not
many are aware that there was a reboot attempted in 2011. The Craig
Brewer-directed remake again took us back to a small town where dancing was
banned. It’s pretty entertaining to watch a bunch of teenagers struggle for
their right to sway some hips. 


WHAT’S THE REMAKE ABOUT?

Just like the original, the story follows Ren McCormack, a city lad that has
just moved to a small town, Bomont. Adjusting to a small town is already hard,
but it’s worse when he learnsthat the town has a ban on rock music
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-hargreeves-siblings-singing-jennifer-warnes-grammy-winning-best-describes-the-umbrella-academy/]
and dancing.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=594733782208758

Due to a tragic incident that took place in the town some three years ago before
his arrival, the city criminalized these activities. However, Ren and his
spirited girlfriend, Ariel Moore try to shape a teenage rebellion to overthrow
the city council’s decision and take back their rights to sing and dance. 


MEET THE CAST OF FOOTLOOSE ON NETFLIX

Before Miles Teller was flying planes in Top Gun, he was a Bemont teenager
getting on the nerves of Kenny Wormald’s Ren. Interestingly, Kenny wasn’t the
first choice for the lead. It was given to Zac Efron
[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068242/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv] but he refused
because he didn’t want to get typecast. The actor had just completed Disney’s
High School Musical. Julianne Hough stars as Ren’s love interest, the beautiful,
Ariel. Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell also star in the film.

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Dean Pitchford wrote the script and Craig Brewer wrote the screenplay.

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WHAT ARE THE FANS’ SAYING?

Fans are overjoyed to find their old classics streaming on the platform. While
some are making plans to stream the film, others are already re-watching it.

Here’s a young Miles Teller GIF to add to your collection.

> Watching the Footloose remake on Netflix…probably one of the few remakes that
> I actually think is better than the original pic.twitter.com/idfMnmHxUk
> [https://t.co/idfMnmHxUk]
> 
> — sarah 🦋 (@ebmaven) August 9, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/ebmaven/status/1556846088031768576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



@masimasako is ready to leave everything even her food to stream Footloose on
Netflix [https://netflixjunkie.com/categories/news].

> THEY PUT THE 2011 FOOTLOOSE ON NETFLIX pic.twitter.com/RVAXhqvr4N
> [https://t.co/RVAXhqvr4N]
> 
> — mad (@madimasako) August 8, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/madimasako/status/1556474403721920513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Em’s evening plans are definitely sorted. 

https://twitter.com/Emwantstotweet/status/1556333598382383104

> they put footloose on netflix soley to feed into my obsession. I am sick.
> 
> — Antonette🤭 (@dietz41) August 7, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/dietz41/status/1556123594668875776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> Netflix releasing Footloose after the overturning of Roe v Wade, which
> literally blurs church and state, is a real smooth move lol
> 
> — tina (@kristine_ah) August 10, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/kristine_ah/status/1557199762662854656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



 

 

Are you going to stream the movie tonight? Tell us in the comments.

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Behind The Scenes Of Filming ‘Footloose’ For Season 3
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Earlier this year, The Umbrella Academy had a fun throwback to the Kevin Beacon starrer Footloose. And now Netflix has added the remake of 1984 Footloose to its catalog to the joy of the fans. The 1984 film Footloose is a classic, but not many are aware that there was a reboot attempted in 2011. The Craig Brewer-directed remake again took us back to a small town where dancing was banned. It&#8217;s pretty entertaining to watch a bunch of teenagers struggle for their right to sway some hips. 
<h2>What&#8217;s the remake about?</h2>
Just like the original, the story follows Ren McCormack, a city lad that has just moved to a small town, Bomont. Adjusting to a small town is already hard, but it&#8217;s worse when he learnsthat the town has a ban on rock <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-hargreeves-siblings-singing-jennifer-warnes-grammy-winning-best-describes-the-umbrella-academy/">music</a> and dancing. 
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=594733782208758
Due to a tragic incident that took place in the town some three years ago before his arrival, the city criminalized these activities. However, Ren and his spirited girlfriend, Ariel Moore try to shape a teenage rebellion to overthrow the city council&#8217;s decision and take back their rights to sing and dance. 
<h2>Meet the cast of Footloose on Netflix</h2>
Before Miles Teller was flying planes in Top Gun, he was a Bemont teenager getting on the nerves of Kenny Wormald&#8217;s Ren. Interestingly, Kenny wasn&#8217;t the first choice for the lead. It was given to <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068242/trivia/?ref_=tt_trv_trv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zac Efron</a> but he refused because he didn&#8217;t want to get typecast. The actor had just completed Disney&#8217;s High School Musical. Julianne Hough stars as Ren&#8217;s love interest, the beautiful, Ariel. Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell also star in the film.
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://occ-0-358-55.1.nflxso.net/dnm/api/v6/E8vDc_W8CLv7-yMQu8KMEC7Rrr8/AAAABSSnkoGDN5skaTtQKAbLsP_WM8sXCIv3iuaomvKouvqzD5ejwqxAUJVR5xu5WKg3w3iBPe-JNa0Sf0_PkgBZPfnj_l89aotWas_T.jpg?r=90e" class="lazyload" /> 
Dean Pitchford wrote the script and Craig Brewer wrote the screenplay.
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<h2>What are the fans&#8217; saying?</h2>
Fans are overjoyed to find their old classics streaming on the platform. While some are making plans to stream the film, others are already re-watching it.
Here&#8217;s a young Miles Teller GIF to add to your collection.
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Watching the Footloose remake on Netflix&#8230;probably one of the few remakes that I actually think is better than the original <a href="https://t.co/idfMnmHxUk">pic.twitter.com/idfMnmHxUk</a>
&mdash; sarah 🦋 (@ebmaven) <a href="https://twitter.com/ebmaven/status/1556846088031768576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote>
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@masimasako is ready to leave everything even her food to stream Footloose on<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/categories/news"> Netflix</a>.
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THEY PUT THE 2011 FOOTLOOSE ON NETFLIX <a href="https://t.co/RVAXhqvr4N">pic.twitter.com/RVAXhqvr4N</a>
&mdash; mad (@madimasako) <a href="https://twitter.com/madimasako/status/1556474403721920513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Em&#8217;s evening plans are definitely sorted. 
https://twitter.com/Emwantstotweet/status/1556333598382383104
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they put footloose on netflix soley to feed into my obsession. I am sick.
&mdash; Antonette🤭 (@dietz41) <a href="https://twitter.com/dietz41/status/1556123594668875776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Netflix releasing Footloose after the overturning of Roe v Wade, which literally blurs church and state, is a real smooth move lol
&mdash; tina (@kristine_ah) <a href="https://twitter.com/kristine_ah/status/1557199762662854656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Footloose (2011) starring a very young Miles Teller in one of this early roles is streaming on Netflix right now. Here's what fans think of the film

Srabani Biswas is a writer at Netflix Junkie. She is a sociology graduate from Lady Brabourne College. Previously, she has contributed to Sports India Show and The Sports Room as a sports writer, and interned at Ripples Learning. A daydreamer, a dancer, and a lover of dogs, she enjoys quiet evenings with her laptop and a cozy blanket. With so much to do and so little time, she is constantly worried about her growing pile of unread books and unwatched shows on Netflix. Her favourites include Stranger, Vincenzo, Hello! My twenties, Emily in Paris, Never Have I Ever, Peaky Blinders, Stranger Things, Reply 1997 and Sex Education.

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