A real shame that Paramount Films discarded this film during its 1991 release. It is excellent and sports worthy performances by Liza Minnelli, a lady who leads a group of people who are unsure about themselves to a dancing class. Then, their opportunity strikes-they are asked to perform for a Children's Benefit Performance. It is at this time that all their personal problems become known.
As stated the supporting performances are terrific. Jane Krakowski lights up the screen in her scene when she tells Minnelli that she sees her first patient die and the horrible comment made by a doctor that we needed the bed anyway.
Bill Irwin is refreshing as the only guy in the ensemble whose wife left him. A loner and quiet man, he seeks solace in the dance group. Julie Walters is absolutely hysterical as the British lady, a cleanliness nut, who hides her tale of woe as well. Even Minnelli has her own story to tell. It's as if the dance floor provides an outlet for these people.
Of course, we have a frumpy,but energetic Shelley Winters at the piano. After all, she was the only one to answer Minnelli's request for a piano player. Temperamental, she reminds Minnelli that between social security and her pension, she doesn't need this.
All comes together in a fabulous ending-dance routine. You'll want to get up and cheer for the cast. This picture needed much more notoriety, it deserved it. It's really a winner.
As stated the supporting performances are terrific. Jane Krakowski lights up the screen in her scene when she tells Minnelli that she sees her first patient die and the horrible comment made by a doctor that we needed the bed anyway.
Bill Irwin is refreshing as the only guy in the ensemble whose wife left him. A loner and quiet man, he seeks solace in the dance group. Julie Walters is absolutely hysterical as the British lady, a cleanliness nut, who hides her tale of woe as well. Even Minnelli has her own story to tell. It's as if the dance floor provides an outlet for these people.
Of course, we have a frumpy,but energetic Shelley Winters at the piano. After all, she was the only one to answer Minnelli's request for a piano player. Temperamental, she reminds Minnelli that between social security and her pension, she doesn't need this.
All comes together in a fabulous ending-dance routine. You'll want to get up and cheer for the cast. This picture needed much more notoriety, it deserved it. It's really a winner.