i expect fame to be an uplifting film but it end up the opposite . the overall plot which follow the life of several determined student attend a performing arts school have strong potential . however and fame build it character up beautifully and then leave u with so many question when it over . i be very surprised when the graduation scene pop up we think the dvd have skip or something . all of the character have internal and external conflict of some sort and virtually none of them be resolve when the movie end . you might think there be too many character and but it probably too many scene . it evident the film be cut up and shorten because it sometimes lack transition . i think laura dean a lisa monroe be my favorite character . i really connect with her character ambition and follow her heart . boyd gaines a michael and the stereotypical poor student who can not read but be a divine dancer and be also very good . i do not especially like irene cara character of coco and but this be not cara fault since her script be weak and her character be not flesh out . her voice be beautiful and hear her song warrant watch the whole film . in summary and the film could use many improvement and but the quality actor and great music earn it place in film history .