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Center Stage: Turn It Up
2008 95 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.6
Drama, Music, Romance
Director: Steven Jacobson
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Description
All self-taught dancer Kate Parker has ever wanted to do was perform with the American Academy of Ballet. But when she doesnt make it after auditioning, she learns that it takes more than precision and perfection to succeed in the dance world.
Starring
Kenny Wormald
Actor
Rachele Brooke Smith
Actor
Sarah Jayne Jensen
Actor
Key opinion
Center Stage: Turn It Up is widely regarded as a light, pleasant dance film that excels in its energetic musical sequences and fusion of street and ballet styles. While the dance numbers are praised for their vibrancy, the film is hampered by a formulaic, often implausible screenplay and polarizing lead performances.
| Originality | The choreography and dance sequences, particularly the hip-hop and ballet fusion, are the film's most successful and enjoyable elements. | |
| Screenplay | The plot relies on tired tropes and absurd narrative leaps, such as the heroine learning professional ballet solely through instructional DVDs. | |
| Acting | The acting is divisive, with widespread criticism of the lead actress's repetitive facial expressions and unconvincing technique, while the supporting dancers receive praise for their skill. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the overall experience are split: some viewers find it an effortless, enjoyable escape for dance fans, while others find the production quality and character depth inferior to the original film. |