Make It Happen
Seen it?2008 | 90 min | Music, Romance, Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 24% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved La La Land or Hairspray, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
24% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Darren Grant
- Mary Elizabeth WinsteadLauryn Kirk
- Riley SmithRuss
- John ReardonJoel
- Tessa ThompsonDana
- Ashley RobertsBrooke
- Julissa BermudezCarmen
- Karen LeBlancBrenda
- Terry RayBirthday Party Guy
- Leigh EnnsFlirtatious Customer
- Michael XavierMarcus