Cuban Fury

When it comes to dancing – and I'm talking more about a semi-sloshed Friday night boogie than anything competitive – enthusiasm, exuberance and a willingness to have a good time tend to make up for a lack of technique or finesse. Look at Cuban Fury the same way and you're likely to have a bit of fun with this twinkle-toed romantic comedy starring Shaun Of The Dead's Nick Frost.

Frost plays Bruce Garrett, who turned his back on his youthful passion and penchant for salsa dancing after a nasty incident with a pack of bullies. He's now a middle-aged shlub half-heartedly trudging through life until he discovers his sweet new boss Julia (Rashida Jones) is partial to a few turns around the dancefloor.

Getting his groove back and wooing Julia won't be easy – smarmy co-worker Drew (top-shelf dickishness from Chris O'Dowd) has his sights on her as well – but Bruce has his old coach (Ian McShane), his supportive sister (Olivia Colman) and a new posse of salsa-loving pals in his corner.

Story-wise, it's all a bit slight and predictable, really, but it's presented and performed with such gusto and good humour that it's easy to forgive a few shortcomings, especially when Frost (who came up with the film's concept) is such a winning lead, bringing heart, soul and some marvellous moves to his underdog hero.