![]() To support herself (and possibly, to keep life interesting), Alex holds 2 jobs: a welder by day and a dancer at aforementioned Mawby's Bar during the night. The sub-plots facilitate Alex's dream to create a captivating story. They don't let short people into Hollywood." ![]() Richie, a cook at Mawby's Bar, is put down by his boss for wanting to go to Hollywood and being a comedian "You're too short. Jeanie's father openly criticizes Jeanie's dream as well as her beau, Richie. Her senior citizen friend Hannah, a former ballerina herself, gives Alex practical advice and unconditional faith. However, Alex is the only dreamer receiving any encouragement. Her friends Jeanie and Richie are aspiring figure skaters and stand-up comedians, respectively. ![]() Jennifer Beals' character Alex Owens's dream of attending a formal dance school and becoming a ballerina is the central theme of the film. For one reason or another, I see a movie about chasing dreams, taking chances, and maximizing life. I love this movie!! Some people, after seeing Flashdance, choose to see a movie about exotic dancing. I REALLY don't care that it's a chick flick. I don't care that Jennifer Beals used a body double. I don't care that it has no twisting plot. Reviewed by dek1158 9 / 10 Great movie from a guy's perspectiveįlashdance is one of my Top Ten Films.
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