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Step Up 3D
2010 107 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.2
Drama, Romance
Director: Jon M. Chu
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Description
A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip-hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$42.4M
Worldwide:
$159.29M
Starring
Sharni Vinson
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Rick Malambri
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Adam Sevani
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Step Up 3D is widely regarded as a visually spectacular dance showcase that prioritizes choreography over narrative substance. While critics often dismiss the screenplay as clichéd and derivative, the film succeeds in its goal of inspiring audiences through its high-energy performances and infectious love for dance.
| Originality | The choreography is consistently praised as world-class, with standout sequences like the water and tango routines anchoring the film. | |
| Emotion | The film functions primarily as an inspirational spectacle for dance enthusiasts, successfully motivating viewers to pursue movement. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely criticized for being predictable, superficial, and lacking the dramatic depth found in the franchise's first installment. | |
| Acting | The cast's performances are polarized: while the leads and supporting dancers earn acclaim for their physicality, other actors are faulted for wooden or stereotypical portrayals. | |
| Cinematography | Opinions on the 3D effects are divided; some find it enhances the immersion of the dance sequences, while others deem it an unnecessary gimmick. |