I get why Flashdance is not for a lot of people. The acting may be corny, it feels rushed, Nick’s love for Alex is giving stalker-vibes, and Jennifer Beals isn’t even dancing.

Although I know these facts and opinions are valid, Flashdance still remains one of my favorite movies I’ve watched in general. The first time I watched this movie was with my mom, and I get why she wanted me to watch this. The base point of Flashdance is about Alex chasing her dream to become a professional dancer, but what I really liked about this story was the determination in Alex. Alex doesn’t have an impressive background in dance, yet she still pushes herself towards something bigger because she believes art is worth pursuing even without success. Nothing will happen once you ever try it out.

As a performance artist myself, I dream to pursue in music, acting, and/or pursue somewhere in film, which I connected to Alex’s ambition a lot. The movie perfectly captures the fear of showing yourself to everyone while also showing how passion can overpower self-doubt. Alex struggles with whether she’s “good enough,” which feels realistic for anyone in the arts field.

Flashdance overall teaches me to embrace the fear of failing and just go for it. Even if you fail, there is always redirection.

Oh and the soundtrack is everything.

I get why Flashdance is not for a lot of people. The acting may be corny, it feels rushed, Nick’s love for Alex is giving stalker-vibes, and Jennifer Beals isn’t even dancing.

Although I know these facts and opinions are valid, Flashdance still remains one of my favorite movies I’ve watched in general. The first time I watched this movie was with my mom, and I get why she wanted me to watch this. The base point of Flashdance is about Alex chasing her dream to become a professional dancer, but what I really liked about this story was the determination in Alex. Alex doesn’t have an impressive background in dance, yet she still pushes herself towards something bigger because she believes art is worth pursuing even without success. Nothing will happen once you ever try it out.

As a performance artist myself, I dream to pursue in music, acting, and/or pursue somewhere in film, which I connected to Alex’s ambition a lot. The movie perfectly captures the fear of showing yourself to everyone while also showing how passion can overpower self-doubt. Alex struggles with whether she’s “good enough,” which feels realistic for anyone in the arts field.

Flashdance overall teaches me to embrace the fear of failing and just go for it. Even if you fail, there is always redirection.

Oh and the soundtrack is everything.

I would dare say that this was an enjoyable moment but I wouldn't say that it's the best thing I've ever watched. I really liked the soundtrack for the film—I think the music is well suited and is one of the most iconic aspects of the film. As for the visual, I think that it's the typical 80s film with the high-contrast and dimly lit environments, but I especially liked how the cinematographer put on atmospheric diffusions and textures that creates iconic look of the film—especially for the dance sequences.

Overall, I had a great time watching it but it has some flaws on the plot and ending where it doesn't show clear resolution between Nick and Alex.  I personally think that the narrative is incredibly thin, serving mostly as a loose thread to connect various music and dance sequences rather than delivering deep character development. I also didn't like how the film felt fragmented and somewhat episodic structured; the movie was heavily influenced by the rise of MTV, it plays out more like a collection of standalone music videos than a cohesive movie. Subplots—such as her friend Jeanie's ice-skating failures or Richie's failed comedy career—are abruptly introduced and dropped without satisfying emotional payoffs.

I would dare say that this was an enjoyable moment but I wouldn't say that it's the best thing I've ever watched. I really liked the soundtrack for the film—I think the music is well suited and is one of the most iconic aspects of the film. As for the visual, I think that it's the typical 80s film with the high-contrast and dimly lit environments, but I especially liked how the cinematographer put on atmospheric diffusions and textures that creates iconic look of the film—especially for the dance sequences.

Overall, I had a great time watching it but it has some flaws on the plot and ending where it doesn't show clear resolution between Nick and Alex.  I personally think that the narrative is incredibly thin, serving mostly as a loose thread to connect various music and dance sequences rather than delivering deep character development. I also didn't like how the film felt fragmented and somewhat episodic structured; the movie was heavily influenced by the rise of MTV, it plays out more like a collection of standalone music videos than a cohesive movie. Subplots—such as her friend Jeanie's ice-skating failures or Richie's failed comedy career—are abruptly introduced and dropped without satisfying emotional payoffs.

How is she not a lesbian?

How is she not a lesbian?

I'm not sure if I'm too feminist for this movie, or if I'm not enough feminist for this movie.

I'm not sure if I'm too feminist for this movie, or if I'm not enough feminist for this movie.

A real boss lady who’s scared to fail and who has anger and daddy issues.✌️😝💃

I’m pretty sure some scenes in this movie are revolutionary for the time I just can’t prove it.

A real boss lady who’s scared to fail and who has anger and daddy issues.✌️😝💃

I’m pretty sure some scenes in this movie are revolutionary for the time I just can’t prove it.