Friday, February 22, 2008

Step Up 2: The Streets

One character in this film sums up this series: "This ain't no High School Musical!" Yes, for the teens who have outgrown High School Musical, this series is perfect. It's much more edgy, the soundtrack is very hip-hop oriented, and the dance moves are excellent. But there's a problem, and this is also the failing of High School Musical. It's way too predictable.

Andie is a talented street dancer, part of a dance crew known for local vandalism. But when Andie takes it too far, she is sent to the Maryland School of the Arts. There she participates in a dance club, and there's some great dancers. Andie decides to form her own crew, but after a lackluster performance, can she overcome these odds?

I know, it sounds corny just typing that. But believe me when I say that these dance moves are simply mind-blowing, and I've used one or two at school dances recently. But the plot is paper-thin, the acting mediocre, and every twist anticipated. C

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