Hmm. Is it Step Up 2: The Streets or Step Up 2 the Streets? I have seen it displayed both ways, and they both make sense. If I had to choose one, it would be the former. For one thing, it is closer to proper English, so far as titles go. Personally, I don't care for movies, or at least their titles, where they attempt to appear "hip" and "cool," trying to look more relatable to the youth of the nation. In either case, the end results are the same, a movie that is short on story and high on dancing action.
As for my thoughts on said movie? Well, I should start by saying that my experience with this genre of film is somewhat limited. This means I have not seen Stomp the Yard, Save the Last Dance, You Got Served, Roll Bounce, or even Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. Yes, that would include the original Step Up, and most of whatever other dance movies you can think of. I have seen Take the Lead, although that seems more a part of the "inspirational teacher" genre than dance. Last month I saw How She Move, a lower budget dance flick that turned out to be quite enjoyable. It was far from a great film, but I liked how it used dancing as a means to an end and not as an end in itself. It was a little gritty and the story was not terribly deep, but it was good for what it was. Now, Step Up 2: The Streets is a completely different matter.
Essentially, Step Up 2 is a musical. That's right, a musical. The moments of dialogue and exposition are only in place to move you from one dance sequence to the next. Now, this is not a bad thing, and it is not meant to disparage musicals. That is the last thing that I would want to do; musicals are just another genre that have their ups and downs (for the record my top film from 2007 was a musical, one of two in my top ten). This would land closer to the southern end of the film quality chart, but there is no denying the fun that it certainly contains.
Article comments
1 - southmodancer
wires? are you serious? I invite you to go to any hip hop showcase, any dance club worth their salt, even some dance recitals (yes, they're amazing). Those moves are 100% real. Coming from a dancer of 14 years who got the chance to meet one of Rob's (lead male character in THIS movie)costars of one of his last ones (You Got Served), they're totally real. And yes, I served it.
2 - Amy
you have a poor taste in movies if you think that movie isnt to good its the best movie ever ur opinion sucks!
3 - Chris Beaumont
Thanks for your opinion. Allow me to add that if you think this is the best ever, you have clearly not seen that many movies. I am going to assume you are young, so I will let you pass as your taste is still developing.
4 - Helen
asumming that someone is young because they have different taste is insulting, young people have good insite into what is "in" and what isnt.... i agree with amy and ithink your review is total crap that film was excellent and im not afraid to tell you im only 17 and have a good idea on what taste is.
5 - Chris Beaumont
I am not assuming they are young because they have different taste, that is fine. If you read what I wrote you would notice it is because of this portion: "its the best movie ever". Combine that with the lack of complete sentences and spelling. Also, this is not about what is "in" and what isn't. Frankly, I could care less about what is "in" and what isn't. That is not what this is about.
If you think this film is excellent, that is fine, I have no problem with that. To say my review is crap, when I recommend a movie that you like? Well, that is a bit more questionable and would make more sense if I did not like it.
6 - Lana
The dance moves in this film were sooooo awesome. Storyline aint bad either coz things like that do happen. Anyway the ending was GREAT!!! Something to look forward to watching. I soo wish I could dance like that!
7 - ana c.
movie sucks. story line sucks also. cmon, how corny can u really be. and the main girl, shes not really a good dancer and not much of an actress. sorry but the movie is really weak. not much excitement. the characteres are not very appealling.
8 - rachel
For me I have just recently seen this movie because my boyfriend isn't into dance movies but I loved it I have watched it quite a few times... I love the underlying love story and the sad chick flick vibe put into a dance movie which is why i also liked movies such as save the last dance and you got served. to me it is just another dance movie but i like them so anyone who judges me based on that I really think needs to get a life... everyone has different taste and to judge someone like some of the previous comments is just dumb I love it though if anyone can tell me the name of the real pretty song in the scene right after andie (briana) gets kicked out of MSA for the contest i would be very appreciative thanks much love and happy movie going :)