The Differences And Similarities Of The Movie Footloose

Footloose: The Differences and Similarities Footloose, an iconic and classic film, was remade over two decades after the original. Both films are about a young rebellious teenager who moves across the states to a small town where two of his greatest loves are illegal: dancing and rock music. Outraged by this, he tries to make a change causing a ruckus in many southerners’ lives. Both the 1984 version and the 2011 version may share the same plot and characters, but after watching both films, you can spot all the differences. Footloose, directed by Herbert Ross, came out in 1984. Ren McCormick (Kevin Bacon), moves to Bomont from the big city of Boston. Ren discovers that the small town has outlawed his beloved dancing and rock music.†¦show more content†¦McCormick falls for Ariel Moore, played by Dancing with the Stars Julianne Hough. Ren is challenged by Chuck Cranston (Patrick John Flueger). They race against each other with old school buses. Young McCormick wins, spa rking Ariel’s attention. This film is a modern day version of the original film. It was filled with skimpier clothing and sexier dancing. They listen to their IPods and smart phones. The music was a range from Blake Shelton, a country artist, to CeeLo Green, a hip-hop artist. Both films contained the same plot: rebellious teen moves from a city to a small town and shakes things up. The characters in the movies also stayed the same. There were many more differences between the two, partially because the remake was modernized. In the 1984 film, the clothing and method of displaying music was a major difference. It went from high wasted pants and cassette players to booty shorts and IPods. Also in one of the major scenes, the battle between Ren and Chuck for Ariel’s attention, went from playing chicken with tractors to a school bus drag race. Finally, the soundtrack was a big difference between the two films. In the 1984 version the most popular tunes were played like â⠂¬Å"Dancing in the Sheets† by Shalamar and â€Å"Let’s Hear It For the Boy† by Deniece Williams, while in the 2011 version, there were more country music like â€Å"Where the River Goes† by Zac Brown Band and â€Å"Fake ID† by Big and Rich. Also in the ending of both films in the promShow MoreRelatedEssay about Footloose Comparison1029 Words   |  5 PagesFaucette English 111 October 14, 2013 Footloose â€Å"While the 1984 original is hardly a perfect film, New Footloose has some hefty shoes to fill,† as stated by Benjamin Wood. The original movie and new make of the movie Footloose are perfect examples of change in pop culture. In my essay, I have decided to compare and contrast the values and characteristics of these two movies. From the first to the second there are the same basic ideas, but so many differences in the characters and events. Christ