The Company is a 2003 film directed by Robert Altman. The film's plot is a drama that provides a glimpse into the world of ballet, following the lives of dancers, choreographers, and professionals working in a Chicago dance company. 

Plot

The film focuses on the Joffrey Ballet Company in Chicago and follows the lives of its members as they prepare for and perform contemporary dance productions. The central character is Ry (played by Neve Campbell), a talented dancer who is also one of the choreographers for the company. Ry is completely dedicated to dance, putting aside her personal life.

Throughout the film, viewers are introduced to the dynamics of the ballet world, with the physical and mental challenges that dancers face on a daily basis. The film explores the relationships among the company members, including rivalries and friendships.

The movie provides a realistic and authentic portrayal of the world of dance and the difficulties that dancers must overcome to achieve excellence on stage. Music, choreography, and dance performances are central elements of the film.

"The Company" is known for its attention to detail in representing ballet and for the dedication of the dancers to their art.

Director: Robert Altman

Writers: Barbara Turner, Neve Campbell

Producers: Robert Altman, Neve Campbell, David Levy, Pamela Koffler, Katie Roumel

Music: Van Dyke Parks

Main Cast:

• Neve Campbell as Loretta "Ry" Ryan
• James Franco as Josh
• Malcolm McDowell as Alberto Antonelli
• Barbara E. Robertson as Harriet
• William Dick as Joshua Macon
• Susie Cusack as Suzanne de Jolies
• Marilyn Dodds Frank as Maggie
• John Lordan as Samuel "Sammy" Aikens

Major Awards: The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film achieved limited success at the box office.

Critical Reception: The Company is a film directed by Robert Altman that follows the story of a young dancer named Loretta "Ry" Ryan, played by Neve Campbell, who is part of a ballet company in Chicago. The film explores the lives of Ry and her fellow dancers as they prepare for and perform in various productions. While the film was praised for its authenticity in depicting the world of dance and the performances of the actors, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some appreciated its emphasis on the daily routine and the discipline required by dance, while others found the plot lacking in development.