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Lily Gladstone's 'Fancy Dance' earns rave reviews with a perfect 10/10 score

Apple TV+'s latest release 'Fancy Dance' garners heartwarming reviews from fans on social media

TULSA, OKLAHOMA: After earning high praise for her performance in Martin Scorsese's 2023 film 'Killers of the Flower Moon', Lily Gladstone hits it out of the park once more with her role in 'Fancy Dance'.

'Fancy Dance' initially premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January 2023. It had a limited theatrical release on June 21, 2024, followed by its digital premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Lily Gladstone stars as Jax, who takes her niece Roki under her care after her sister's disappearance. With the threat of losing custody to Roki's father, Frank, Jax and Roki set out on a quest to locate Roki's missing mother.

Fans love Apple TV+'s 'Fancy Dance' for its powerful storytelling

Fans are describing Lily Gladstone starrer 'Fancy Dance' as 'powerful'.

 On X, one fan wrote, "Fancy Dance is such an incredible powerful movie and they are so good in it it's streaming now on Apple TV plus."

Another said, "Fancy Dance is a powerful movie. Lily Gladstone gives me goosebumps, she brings life to every screen, every story. Samantha Crain’s score w/ Erica Tremblay’s vision was so beautiful. Isabel Delroy-Olson is a natural. And special shoutout to our collective Navajo uncle Ryan Begay!"

Moved by the connection between lead characters, a fan wrote, "The bond between Jax and Rokie, the love between an aunt and niece so strong, pure and magnificent. These two were phenomenal."

"Watched Fancy Dance today. Lily Gladstone & Isabel Deroy-Oslon are amazing in Fancy Dance, the chemistry between these two as an aunt/niece duo is unmistakable, and all eyes should be looking at Deroy-Oslon's future roles. Erica Tremblay's directorial debut is powerful & moving," added another fan.

An impressed fan reviewed the film, saying, "Can I just say, that fancy dance is probably one of the best films i’ve seen in a while? bravo to this cast and their beautiful storytelling. @lily_gladstone you never fault to amaze me. and give isabel deroy-olson all the awards right this instant."

"Finished watching fancy dance and it was so good," wrote another fan.

Giving a perfect 10/10 rating, one fan wrote, "Fancy Dance, wowowow!!! I see why Lily Gladstone was speechless w/ a face full of tears just from reading the script! Fantastic pace & superb casting that steers & flows so succinctly to highlight the plight of missing & murdered Indigenous women. A beautiful ending scene."

Should you watch 'Fancy Dance'?

'Fancy Dance' beautifully portrays familial bonding while authentically capturing the essence of Native American culture. The film delivers an emotional tale and Lily Gladstone's remarkable acting makes it a must-watch.

MEAWW reviewed the film as: "Gladstone shines in scenes that require her to navigate Jax's complex confrontations, showcasing her ability to convey a range of emotions with restraint. Her chemistry with Isabel DeRoy-Olson, who plays Roki, adds layers of emotional complexity to their characters' bond, making their journey all the more compelling and heartfelt."

The film has amassed a staggering 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

How to stream 'Fancy Dance'?

'Fancy Dance' marks the directorial debut of Erica Tremblay. The other cast members include Isabel DeRoy-Olson, Shea Whigham, and Audrey Wasilewski.

The film is available to stream on Apple TV+. A membership to the streaming platform can be bought at a price as low as $9.99.

'Fancy Dance' trailer