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Work It
2020 93 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.8
Comedy, Music
Director: Laura Terruso
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Description
A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champions.
Starring
Keiynan Lonsdale
Actor
Liza Koshy
Actor
Briana Andrade-Gomes
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Work It is a standard teen dance movie that adheres strictly to formulaic genre tropes. While some viewers find it an inspiring and fun watch, others criticize its predictable plot, lackluster choreography, and an unlikable, self-centered protagonist.
| Originality | The narrative follows a strictly predictable, by-the-numbers formula that fails to offer any surprises for the genre. | |
| Production | The dance sequences are unevenly received, viewed by some as professionally shot highlights and by others as frivolous or poorly choreographed interludes. | |
| Acting | Sabrina Carpenter’s performance anchors the film, though the writing renders her character arc selfish and difficult to empathize with. | |
| Screenplay | The script fails to provide genuine stakes or meaningful character development, leaving the story feeling hollow and morally simplistic. |