Bootmen

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  • R
  • 2000
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • 6.2  (2,462)
  • 45

"Bootmen" is a 2000 Australian comedy-drama film directed by Dein Perry, the creator of the worldwide hit 'Tap Dogs'. The film features a cast of young actors including Vaughan Sheffield, Christian Patterson, and Lisa Perry. The storyline revolves around a group of blue-collar workers in the steelworks of Newcastle in the North of New South Wales, Australia.

Sean Okden (Vaughan Sheffield) is a young dreamer with a love for tap dancing. He and his friends, including Mitchell (Adam Garcia), Sonny (Sam Worthington) and Eddie (Christian Patterson), work in a steel mill in Newcastle, New South Wales. Sean's passion for dancing has him create his own version of the millennium bug, 'Tap-Dogs'. After an argument with his brother Mitchell, Sean decides to move to Sydney to pursue his dancing dream.

When Sean arrives in Sydney, the realization of living on his own in a dingy flat and seeing the cut-throat world of tap dancing, turns out to be a far cry from his dreams. He catches a break when he is hired by a local club, and his performance gets the attention of a renowned Australian choreographer, played by his former 'Tap Dogs' collaborator Dein Perry. Perry is looking for dancers for his new show, and he hires Sean and a group of his friends to perform. The group quickly becomes known as the 'Tap Dogs' of the show-biz industry. The bootmen become known around the world, and as their fame rises, they are invited to perform in Japan.

Meanwhile, back in Newcastle, tensions rise as Sean's younger brother Mitchell (Adam Garcia) struggles to get out of Newcastle and follow in his brother's footsteps. With limited opportunity, he sets up a tap-dancing crew to rival Sean, but their performances lack the wow factor. Mitchell's crew of misfits and outcasts struggle to find a place in a world dominated by the successful "Tap Dogs". When the two crews eventually converge, it all comes to a head in a dramatic showdown.

The film's soundtrack is a blend of rock and electronic dance music. There is plenty of fodder for dance enthusiasts as well, with some energetic and adrenaline filled dance numbers that are performed by the cast set to a backdrop of industrial machinery.

The film approaches its social issues indirectly, with an emphasis on the pursuit of one's dreams and finding one's place in the world. Sean and his friends are all typical Australian blokes, young men with ambitions and desires in life. The movie focuses on the importance of having drive and determination to achieve your goals, but not at the cost of family and friends.

"Bootmen" is an entertaining movie that presents tap-dancing as a gritty form of dance, something not typically seen in the genre. It is not a typical feel-good dance movie, but instead, it is a heartfelt portrayal of the Australian working-class culture. The film takes viewers on a journey of hope, heartbreak, and camaraderie. Dein Perry has successfully created a fantastic film that is both entertaining and moving.

In conclusion, "Bootmen" is an entertaining and empowering movie that takes a unique approach to the musical genre. Its choreographic scenes are raw and high-powered, adding a level of grit that is not typically seen in musicals. It is a must-see for anyone who loves to dance or has a passion and drive for achieving their dreams, and anyone who enjoys a well-told story about friendship, family, and sacrifice.

Bootmen is a 2000 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2 and a MetaScore of 45.

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  • Release Date
    2000
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 32 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.2  (2,462)
  • Metascore
    45