Chase_Witherspoon
Andie (Evigan) is adopted by her mum's friend following her death and facing a life of petty crime and delinquency, decides to try-out for enrolment at the local school of Arts. Accepted on a dance ticket, she finds the adjustment difficult with perfectionist and conservative headmaster (Kemp) unwilling to bend his rules to accommodate her raw, impoverished style. Rejected by her old crew for becoming part of the establishment, she teaches her new peers to compete for the street dance wars, but risks expulsion, ridicule and the support of her adopted mother in the process.Actor-crooner Greg Evigan's career lives on vicariously through his husky-voiced daughter Briana playing her first lead role with confidence and skill, while English ballet dancer and actor Will Kemp has an essentially non-dance role as the stiff headmaster, learning a thing or two from the next generation. The cast are fashionable and age appropriate for their roles; nothing special, the emphasis is on the moves and the last act is the best in that regard.There's a bit of romance, drama, a Kleenex moment or two, plenty of gyrating mid-riffs, plunging necklines, jealousy, vandalism and fisticuffs topped off by a rain-drenched, headlight lit dance off. Throws a punch or two, but stays wholesome, and would keep the younger adolescents entertained - what more could you want?
chelcito787
This was a great movie. The acting could have been slightly better (although wasn't THAT bad), but the dancing made up for the lack of acting skills. The dancing was sick from the beginning of the movie (subway scene) to the end. It wasn't just a break dancing flick, it was also a movie to teach everyone 2 lessons, to never let someone tell you that you cannot do something, the second is to always be yourself, chase your dreams not the dream others want you to chase. It was a touching and inspirational film, in a hip hop way (if that makes sense lol). Great movie, I recommend to all those who are into any type of arts ex dancing, acting, musical, painting, drawing, because it's one that would speak to the artsy people the strongest.
Stormy
This movie completely outdid the first Step Up movie. As previous users have said, the acting isn't all that great but the leading characters had great chemistry. It had great dancing. Its a really good movie for teens. The plot won't matter as much as the dancing to them so if you're younger or have teen kids its a good one to watch. They will get up and dance during the credits. If you enjoyed Step Up and won't watch it because you think it's just like every sequel where they mess it up like I did, go see it. You will be surprised because I sure was. I was highly impressed. Even if you aren't a big fan of all the dancing or aren't into the kind of dancing, watch it, you may find yourself changing your mind. Although the plot is very amateur, it does send out a message to some so the plot isn't as bad as they say.
breakfree89
I went to see the movie expecting it to hate it. I guess I'm one of those people on which the IMDb ratings have started having effect. But just like QoS, Raise Your Voice, and Thirteen, I was disappointed not by the movie, but by the IMDb user's rating. The movie isn't bad at all, in fact, with all the dancing and the music, it's fun. I think we're getting too harsh on movies, instead of just having fun we're becoming critical about every little aspect/fault a movie has. Come on guys, the dancing is the best I've ever seen, the songs are catchy, and even the story isn't that bad. It's not even half as bad as I thought it must be. Its NOT a movie that's going to change your entire life, but one that will make your hours worth it. Watch it, ignoring the comments here. Give the movie an honest shot and it won't disappoint.
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