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Make It Happen

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
6.4K
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Make It Happen (2008)
Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
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Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
6.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Darren Grant
  • Writers
    • Duane Adler(screenplay)
    • Nicole Avril(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Tessa Thompson
    • Riley Smith
  • Director
    • Darren Grant
  • Writers
    • Duane Adler(screenplay)
    • Nicole Avril(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Tessa Thompson
    • Riley Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Make It Happen. "Birthday Party Guy"
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    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    Mary Elizabeth Winstead
    • Lauryn
    Tessa Thompson
    Tessa Thompson
    • Dana
    Riley Smith
    Riley Smith
    • Russ
    John Reardon
    John Reardon
    • Joel
    Julissa Bermudez
    Julissa Bermudez
    • Carmen
    Ashley Roberts
    Ashley Roberts
    • Brooke
    Karen LeBlanc
    Karen LeBlanc
    • Brenda
    Matt Kippen
    • Wayne
    Erik Fjeldsted
    • Marty - Mechanic
    Aaron Merke
    Aaron Merke
    • Clay - Mechanic
    Leigh Enns
    Leigh Enns
    • Flirtatious Customer
    Christina Grace
    • Female Dancer - Auditions
    • (as Christina Grace SY)
    Debbie Patterson
    • Audition Receptionist
    Sofia Costantini
    • Choreographer's Assistant
    Jeremy Koz
    • Cool Looking Guy
    Gordon Tanner
    • David Lancer - Choreographer
    Kyle Nobess
    • Doorman Charlie - Ruby's
    Terry Ray
    Terry Ray
    • Birthday Party Guy
    • Director
      • Darren Grant
    • Writers
      • Duane Adler(screenplay) (story)
      • Nicole Avril(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although the film was released straight to DVD in the US, it received a theatrical release internationally.
    • Goofs
      When Lauryn dances onstage at Ruby's for the first time, as she goes into her starting post, she realizes that she is too far to the left (viewer's left, her right) of the stage and adjusts herself so her silhouette (outline) is right in the middle of the sliding stage door (at the line where the doors meet). But the very next shot shows her silhouette to the right (viewer's right) of the middle/door split.
    • Quotes

      Carmen: Maybe he was upset cos you were so bad.

      Brooke: Ease off Carmen, she was killing it.

    • Connections
      References Flashdance (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Teach Me How To Dance
      Written by Che'Nelle, Marshall Leathers and Sean Campbell
      Performed by Che'Nelle

    User reviews23

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    10/10
    A predictable and cliched film, but it's a lot of fun.
    It;s got it's flaws, but I had fun watching it. Mary Elizabeth WInstead is great in this film and the dance scenes were amazing. So if you just watch to see a dumb fun movie, I say give this film a watch.
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    • jared-25331
    • Apr 21, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Australia)
      • Official site (Belgium)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Untitled Bille Woodruff Project
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production company
      • The Mayhem Project
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,153,961
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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