Ballet Shoes: A Whirlwind Tütus and Talent

Hey comrades, have you ever found yourself knee-deep in nostalgia? Watching “Ballet Shoes” brought me back to childhood memories when my sister and I would clumsily perform our own “baletter” in the living room. Picture two tiny Swedes twirling like confused herrings. Those were the days!

Anyway, let’s chat about the film. Directed by Sandra Goldbacher, who’s previously wowed us with films a bit more on the romantic side, I had a certain level of expectation. But this one? A delightful surprise! Set in the late 1930s London, the story follows three orphans aspiring to dance, act, and fly (figuratively). A coming-of-age film, yet it steps in rhythm rather than stumbling.

You’ve got Emma Watson, fresh out of Hogwarts, for crying out loud, showing she can do more than cast spells. She’s poised and genuine, as always. And with Richard Griffiths playing the kind old man Gum, it’s like having a warm cup of cocoa on a cold Stockholm night.

The plot had its ocasional fumbles—not all the threads tie neatly. But maybe that’s okay? Life’s a little messy too. Sometimes you find yourself wondering if Pauline really going to make it big in Hollywood. Maybe she’s the Greta Garbo we’ve all been waiting for… Haha!

Visually, it’s jam-packed with lush costumes and those magnificent 1930s settings. You can almost smell the city air mixed with stage dust. If you squint, it might just remind you of old-timey Stockholm, minus the pickled herring aroma.

Yet, I couldn’t shake this slight feeling of predictability. Not a full “snyting” to the nose, but there’s that familiar dance of young hopefuls trying against the odds. Touches the heart, though.

So, if you’re in the mood for a comforting flick, like a cinematic “kanelbulle,” this one fits the bill. Plus, it might just inspire a “family performance” of your own.

Hey, enjoy it and let’s catch up soon over a cool fika!

Check the trailer below