Nice effects though.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

A documentary disguised as a reality show, this program follows select candidates as they wind their way through the audition, selection, and weeding-out process leading up to the first football game for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the most famous pro cheerleading team in America (the Raiderettes a close second, followed by the Laker Girls).The first thing that will strike you about the show is how open the girls are about their fears and concerns, and how critical the coaches and selection committee are in determining which candidates survive each round of cuts. When a dancer is called into the office for her evaluation, you will be right there with her, sweating it out as Lisa and Judy critique her performance and tell her what to focus on for next time, if there is a next time for her. There's a reason why the DCC are the best in the business, and this show tells you why.Granted, its not like watching football try-outs or practices, but then it's not supposed to be. Its closer to watching auditions for a chorus line in a major Broadway production. DCC has a "look", just like the Rockettes, and every girl on the squad has to match that "look". Too tall, too big, too thin, too small and she's out. Only 5 years of dance training? She's out. A girl has minutes to learn a complete routine. If she forgets a step, she's out. Criteria are high and the chance for failure is abundant.It's what being a pro-level dancer is all about.

I think this show is really great. It's about making the cheer team for the Dallas Cowboys cheer team which is known for having beautiful cheerleaders that are excellent dancers and one of the best organized teams.I really recommend this show to everyone that is open minded or if you are thinking of auditioning for DCC because they don't hide anything, all the scenarios would happen whether the camera was there or not. It is probably best for young adults. If you are a cheerleader/dancer/enthusiast/athlete, then you will definitely love this show!

I think cheer leading in general is sexist, not to mention outdated.This show is shocking to watch at times seeing Kelly Finglass and her cronies measure up these young women more at times based on how thin and pretty they are than on their actual talent. On the flip side, all they're there for is entertainment purposes during half time. As long as these girls know that, understand that and are okay with it, then keep on. I however, think it's crappy and think that they should go use their dancing abilities for something else instead of parading around like eye candy. They have so much to offer! This show exploits these women. And why does Kelly always have that scowl on her face? She looks like she just ate a cockroach.The main reason I even watched this show is because I'm a dancer and enjoyed watching the dance rehearsals.

I saw bits and pieces of one episode, like 10-15 minutes total, and that was all it took for me to see how sexist the show is and how offensive it is to women all over the world.I did not bother to remember names, but I saw one of the girls cut. The reasoning was that she could never make it because she was overweight. Thing is, this girl was not overweight in the least, she was tall and a little buff, no more than a healthy 150. Not anywhere close to overweight in even the slightest. Furthermore, she was absolutely gorgeous, curves where they should be, no excess fat at all, toned and athletic body. She was hot! Yet they cut her for being overweight.Sorry, but this show needs to get taken off the air. While obesity is a huge problem, for them to spread such falsehoods like 150 and athletic being overweight is completely ignorant, reckless, and offensive.I can say for fact that this is the worst show ever!