FOOTLOOSE I give props on Kevin Bacon Commentary

"Footloose" was released in 1984 which happened too be my "Junior Year" in high school.  Released in February it opened to record breaking box office and came dancing into theaters with a hit song already under its belt.  The soundtrack would later spawn many hits. One song that wasn't a huge hit "Holding on to a Hero" has been covered by more then one artist.  Later on "Holding on to a Hero"  was the theme song to the tv-series "Cover-Up".  The song has been used in commercials hocking anything male related from beer to Viagra.


Now what is refreshing on this DVD release is that the star of the film (Kevin Bacon) gives us an honest insight on his reaction to the film and how he handled his sudden fame.  He comes across as very sincere  and more actors should follow his lead.  It does help by the way that this commentary was recorded in 1984.
Its nice to hear about film when the actors do have some distance from the project.  Had a commentary been recorded in 1984  I don't think it would of been as insightful.   Today's movies the audio commentary's are recorded before the film is released in theaters.

If your not a fan of commentary's that's okay but please listen to Kevin's. You will be surprised.