Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a 2014 Hungarian-American[ 1] comedy-drama film starring Gena Rowlands and Cheyenne Jackson alongside a supporting cast including Jacki Weaver , Rita Moreno , Julian Sands and Anthony Zerbe .[ 2] [ 3] The film was adapted by Richard Alfieri from his play of the same name and directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman .[ 4] It was the final film of director of photography Vilmos Zsigmond , who died two years after the film's release in 2016[ 5] [ 6] and last film of Rowlands before she retired in 2015, followed by her death in 2024.[ 7] [ 8]
Plot
A retired woman hires a dance instructor to give her private dance lessons at her home—one per week for six weeks. What begins as an antagonistic relationship turns into a close friendship as they dance together.
Cast
Reception
The film has a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, with an average score of 5.29/10.[ 9] Stephen Whitty of The Star-Ledger referred to the film as "a very poor movie."[ 10] Nicolas Rapold of The New York Times wrote "The soppy, instructive story of acceptance feels handed down from another era, though Ms. Rowlands can fire off a one-liner at 20 paces, and she effortlessly conveys oh-my-oh-me adorable."[ 11]
References
^ a b Chang, Justin (16 December 2014). "Film Review: 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' " . Variety . Retrieved 17 June 2017 .
^ Scheck, Frank (10 December 2014). " 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks': Film Review" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 17 June 2017 .
^ Rothaus, Steve (26 February 2015). " 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' starring Gena Rowlands, Cheyenne Jackson opens" . Miami Herald . Retrieved 17 June 2017 .
^ Goldstein, Gary (11 December 2014). "Review Friendship finds its step in 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' " . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 17 June 2017 .
^ Dagan, Carmel (2016-01-03). "Vilmos Zsigmond, Oscar-Winning Cinematographer, Dies at 85" . Variety . Retrieved 2024-08-15 .
^ Byrge, Duane (2016-01-03). "Vilmos Zsigmond, 'Close Encounters' Cinematographer, Dies at 85" . The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 2024-08-15 .
^ Haring, Bruce (2024-08-15). "Gena Rowlands Dies: 'The Notebook', 'Gloria' And 'A Woman Under the Influence' Star Was 94" . Deadline.com . Retrieved 2024-08-15 .
^ Schultz, Rick (2024-08-15). "Gena Rowlands, 'The Notebook' and 'A Woman Under the Influence' Star, Dies at 94" . Variety . Retrieved 2024-08-15 .
^ "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" . Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved 17 May 2020 .
^ Whitty, Stephen (12 December 2014). " 'Six Dances in Six Weeks' review: Opposites detract in flatfooted drama" . The Star-Ledger . Retrieved 17 June 2017 .
^ Rapold, Nicolas (11 December 2014). "Ms. Self-Pity, Meet Mr. Self-Destructive: Gena Rowlands Stars in 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' " . The New York Times . Retrieved 17 June 2017 .
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