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Step Up
2006 104 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.1
Music, Drama, Romance, Crime
Director: Anne Fletcher
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Description
Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$65.33M
Worldwide:
$114.2M
Starring
Channing Tatum
Actor
Jenna Dewan
Actor
Damaine Radcliff
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Step Up is widely regarded as a successful, energizing genre film that effectively blends hip-hop and ballet. While some critics find the plot predictable and the screenplay clichéd, fans praise its motivational message and the charismatic performance of Channing Tatum.
| Originality | The fusion of hip-hop and classical ballet choreography provides a visually impressive and innovative center for the film. | |
| Score | The soundtrack features a high-energy, infectious mix of styles that successfully sustains the film’s upbeat atmosphere. | |
| Theme | The film functions as a motivational drama, effectively communicating a clear, inspiring message about perseverance and hard work. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay adheres to a rigid, predictable 'dream-contest' formula that some find tedious and unoriginal. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Channing Tatum’s performance are split: supporters value his physical presence and dance talent, while detractors find his acting ability limited. | |
| Screenplay | The quality of the narrative structure is divisive, with some viewing it as a sincere romance and others dismissing it as a weak or clichéd melodrama. |