Well, you know what they say.....practice makes "poifect".
I know! I was really surprised to find out how old he really was, too. It's usually an advantage to look young when you're in the acting business, though. Directors love to have people who are over 18 to play teenagers so that they can work longer hours.
I've never seen Swing Kids. It sounds interesting, though. What's it about?
Here's some summaries from IMDB:
"The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival. Written by Susan Southall {stobchatay@aol.com}
In World War II Germany, Swing music becomes the underground movement of young people. Two engineering students attempt to be Swing Kids by night and Hitler Youth by day. The impact of this decision is felt acutely by their friends and families. A charming SS officer complicates matters for Peter, whose father was taken away for defending his Jewish colleagues at the University. Written by Dave Smith {dave@stat.colostate.edu} "
A penny for your thoughts...........
OK, Newsies fans, I've got a question for you.
Why do you like this movie so much?
Well...
I'll start by saying history based movies are my absolute favorite, hence why I love Swing Kids. I'm also in love with Pearl Harbor, Gladiator, The Patriot, National Treasure and probably any other movie dealing with history.
David is definately my favorite character. I think he was a real leader along with Jack to show that kids do have power and it really shows how the press can be effective. I really loved even though they were the underdogs, they still fought for what they believed in.
Everytime I hear seize the day I just want to go run down the street, because I'm so inspired it's crazy. For me it's an all around feel good movie, even though there are really tough parts that get you down.
I love musicals as well, so I definately was already going to like it. I like the use of personalities in the characters as well as the slang and accents. I think they got real good actors, and the dance routines were great. How they made the minor characters so major.
I like how they just hinted at the Jack/Sarah relationship and didn't go full out with it, because it let you think. My friend and I both wish we were Newsies too.
And I don't know if I'm the only one, but I absolutely loved their clothes.
Swing Kids is another great movie. I love the music!!
I always want to dance when I see it.
I need to get the movie, since I don't have it though.