First PositionMovie Reviews

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  • So-so
    Written May 10, 2012

    Beware - it's an infomercial crafted by YAGP!

    by Russkaya

    While this film is interesting in that it affords a rare inside view into the world of ballet competitions, it is quite misleading in several respects. Most importantly, there is no forewarning that this is really an 'infomercial' for Youth America Grand Prix enterprise and that the film's director and the YAGP owners were totally in cahoots from the beginning. Hence, for example, one of the featured competitors (the very promising Aran Bell of Italy-via-USA) is depicted as if he were competiting for the first time in the youngest division when, in fact, he not only competed the previous year (2009) but won the whole freakin' division (the same top prize that he 'surprisingly' wins in 2010, when the film was made). Phoney baloney...but still an interesting film to see. Just be sure to watch it with a grain of salt, knowing that a lot of it is 'scripted.'

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  • Must Go!
    Written May 27, 2012

    An AMAZING documentary that shows what it really takes....

    by ineeddancetolive

    You do not have to like ballet to LOVE this film. It shows devotion, beauty, heart, character, tenacity--all the ups and downs that every aspiring dancer faces (no different than what the best sports documentaries show too). Ask anyone in the dance community, including those who don't dance competitively, and they will tell you its impossible to script something like this. The ballet world is so unpredictable, injuries can wipe out the best dancers in seconds, and judging artistry is largely subjective. This film is so clearly not just about winning, it's about the journey...and it doesn't hide the fact that ballet competitions are controversial--it shows both sides and allows the viewer to come to his/her own conclusions.

    • 6 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • I'm In
    Written June 21, 2012

    DancingIsMyLife(:

    by ladydi6g6

    Weell. I am in Ballet and I would love to have the toe ballet shoes because I have been dreaming to have them ever since I started dance, which I started when I was just 3 years old, and I started with ballet. Since I am now old enough for them I can maybe start toe dancing, but from all the good comments on this movie, me and my grandma are in to seeing it. If I dont find a better movie. Because I am also into Titanic and it would help if anyone knew if it was still playing? But yes I seem to be wanting to see it.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written June 12, 2012

    A BRILLIANT DOCUMENTARY OF BALLET DANCERS IN THE EMBRYONIC STAGES OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT!

    by Peneflix

    An outstanding film, pivotal in addressing the magnetism of the classical world of ballet, is "The Red Shoes" made in 1948 and starring Moira Shearer and Anton Walbrook; why pursue an art form that cripples, deforms, eliminates childhood, loves; rewards: fleeting, ephemeral?

    Bess Kargman's "First Position" answers the question as she delves into the the lives and psyches of seven children struggling to compete in the Youth America Grand Prix; five thousand world wide participants, pared down to three hundred; eventually only a handful will garnish trophies and scholarships...

    "First Position" touches upon, clarifies the illusive, messianic power that sabotages and monopolizes those individuals who live only to dance and dance only to live!

    FOUR STARS!!!!

    For Now.....Peneflix
    for full review please visit peneflix.com

    • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  • I'm In
    Written June 15, 2012
    by AshAllen

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    Written May 2, 2012
    by mvmom

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    Written June 17, 2012

    by irvingfong

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    Written June 11, 2012

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    Written July 29, 2012
    by crzlgs

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    Written June 9, 2012
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  • I'm In
    Written May 5, 2012

    by danceon

    • 2 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written July 16, 2012
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    Written May 13, 2012
    by karda

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    Written June 7, 2012

    by heatherrice1

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    Written July 6, 2012

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lockharting also first position is on at some cinemas still everybody should go see that it was such a great movie 10/10 will watch again

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MarcellaJean_ Mum want to take me to "First Position" I'm so excited. I loved the trailer.

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carly_roberson I learned first position when I was 3 years old. You should know that. You stared dance when you were 3 & you are now 15.

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stevenarenas2 I can't believe, I was never been the first position

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annieanyway I could've been an amazing ballerina but when I was 7 I quit on the 2nd day because first position "looked funny" and made me "feel weird"

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