Unbeatable Harold is a comedy movie from 2006, directed by Ari Palitz, and starring Gordon Michaels as the title character, Harold. The movie's plot centers around Harold, a middle-aged man who is tired of living a mundane life and wants to fulfill his dreams of becoming a professional dancer. Harold has a strong passion for dancing and takes every opportunity to showcase his skills, but he is constantly ridiculed and dismissed by those around him. His father, a successful businessman, wants him to follow in his footsteps and take over the family business. Meanwhile, his girl-next-door crush, Wanda (Nicole DeHuff), sees him as nothing more than a friend and confidant.
When Harold hears about a dance competition with a grand prize of $10,000, he decides to put all his efforts into training and entering the competition. However, Harold soon discovers that he is not the only one with aspirations to win the prize money. His main competitor is a handsome and charismatic young man named Darnell (Dylan McDermott), who is also Wanda's new boyfriend.
As Harold trains for the competition, he faces numerous challenges, both personal and professional. He must overcome his lack of self-confidence and the constant ridicule he faces from those around him. He also faces competition from other extremely talented dancers, including a ruthless and determined team of siblings.
Despite all these obstacles, Harold remains relentless and continues to work hard towards his dream of becoming a professional dancer. He even receives help and support from an unlikely source, a former ballerina named Miracle (Taryn Manning), who sees the same passion and determination in Harold that she once had.
As the competition approaches, tension builds between Harold and Darnell, who see each other as the main obstacle in their path towards winning the grand prize. Harold must not only face off against Darnell but also against his own doubts and fears that have held him back for so long.
Unbeatable Harold is a heartwarming and hilarious movie that tackles the theme of following your dreams and not giving up no matter what. The movie features several dance routines that are both entertaining and impressive. Along with the hilarious and endearing character of Harold, the movie also features a great ensemble cast, including Nicole DeHuff as the girl-next-door crush, Dylan McDermott as the charismatic rival, and Taryn Manning as the former ballerina.
The movie's soundtrack is also one of its highlights, featuring lively and upbeat songs that perfectly complement the dance routines. Unbeatable Harold is a feel-good movie that will leave you inspired to pursue your own dreams, no matter how unlikely they may seem.
Unbeatable Harold is a 2009 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 21 minutes.
It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.0.
