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Strength of will and right attitude are the main ingredients for getting what you want. It is not always about being in the right place at the right time. But also making sure those two will meet you half way.

"Step Up Revolution" has for once broken the stigma created by movies where every teenage- dancing character has one and only thing in their minds: fame and fortune. This time they go a bit deeper in search of something more than self assurance or rebel behaviour, trying to bring justice to their people instead of thinking the world revolves around them. The music is not so catchy but the well choreographed flash-mob style performances are quite interesting. It's a good entertainment for dance lovers or anyone in the mood for a good time.

Step Up Revolution is a must watch if you are street dancing fan. Dancing gets just better and political here! Tight moves, fancy footwork, blasting beats, spectacular group numbers n backdrop of glitzy Miami... There's no reason you won't enjoy this one. Oh yeah, someone knows how to take full advantage of 3D, from the opening scene to the end credits. Kudos to "The Mob" n entire crew. Must mention, the magic man in the background is our own Shaamak Davar. Overall, I would call it a triumph of sheer spectacle! Yes, my review doesn't go with the critics because what critics don't understand is, they don't make these things to win awards, they make them so we can have fun watching!

When Step Up was released in 2006 with a pre-fame Channing Tatum, there was little need for a plot or character development but they included it anyway – and the movie, along with the hip-hop/ballet moves, was actually really good. Six years and three sequels later, that effort has slowly diminished; at this point in the franchise it's 100% about the dancing and nothing else. Subsequently Miami Heat is essentially the cinematic version of 'So You Think You Can Dance', albeit without the talentless gits that hog the early episodes for comedic value. The high-concept toe-tapping sequences come thick and fast and mercifully keep the acting and dialogue to a minimum, however the sheer implausibility of the set pieces – called "protest art" or some crap – grinds over time. Fans of the series can kick back and enjoy, all others should give it a miss.

When I stepped into the theater to see Step Up Revolution, I expected cutting-edge dance. I got it and maybe better than I expected with robust routines blending 3-D performance and modern art to tell a story that moves from public display to public mission.

"The Mob" is a flash mob secretly doing percussive urban choreography at different times in Miami to publish the dance on YouTube and win $100K for the most hits. The opening sequence using vintage low-riders in a traffic jam is spectacular, a muscular routine using very physical dance and very physical automobiles for an enjoyable fusion of art and pop culture.

Look, this is not Flashdance or Dirty Dancing, and Emily (Kathryn McCormick) is not Jennifer Beals, nor is Sean (Ryan Guzman) Patrick Swayze (or Channing Tatum from the first installment), but they are attractive performers given simple dialogue but dynamic modern film dancing that uses creative camera angles and minimal CGI to tell a pleasant formulaic story. In other words, I was entertained by the dancing and found the screenplay clichéd.

Emily's dad, Mr. Anderson (Peter Gallagher, the only true actor in the lot), plans to build a giant complex right in the hood of the dancers, a place romanticized for the purposes of the story but in reality a poor wharf community. The Mob, along with Emily, fights to preserve the area using flash mob to tell their story to the city to stop the construction. The set pieces are uniformly exciting and executed with such energy as to evoke the passions of youth and protest.

The story and the dialogue are pedestrian, but that dancing is so magnetic that I might go back and see the first three films in the series and maybe Footloose and maybe even West Side story and Strictly Ballroom.

If for nothing else, Step Up Revolution keeps alive the romantic dance movie genre with some steps even Fred Astaire wouldn't recognize. Now that's revolution.

I am shedding my weird, creepy hoody that I hide out with and telling everyone that I am a fan of the Step Up franchise. Yes I'm a little embarrassed and honestly I'm not saying the movies are good but as far as guilty pleasures go they are absolutely divine. With the exception of the first installment which although starred a young sexy Channing Tatum in his first lead role took it self way too seriously to be entertaining. And thats a huge reason why these films work because from it's superior sequel, best of the franchise and one of the best dance movies ever made Step Up 2 The Streets the movies have found this odd balance off fiery kinetic dancing, likable personalities, overly melodramatic and unintentionally funny performances, ferocious cinematography and hammy storytelling that just works. You laugh, you clap and sometimes you tear up at the clichéd and expected finale. This entry fares better than the last which was still pretty damn good. It centers on "The Mob" a dance group of struggling artists looking to make their mark on pop culture by staging creative dance mobs so that they can get 10,000,000 views on you tube and get a hefty $100,000 prize. (which split between the 50 person team isn't very much but I'll let it pass). Anyways he comes in contact with another struggling young dancer whose well not very struggling since her Daddy is a billionaire whose looking to tear down the middle/poor class neighborhood they live in and make it into a huge resort. Enter the film's interestingly semi fleshed out plot as they decide to change their flash mobs from breezy dance numbers to ones with meaning as they protest "The Man" so to speak. Of course their is some third act drama to cause a downward spiral before wrapping it up in the films inspired finale which was in fact inspired by the classic film The Warriors. The dancing is amazing and for the first time in the series they incorporate different styles of dance such as contemporary and modern to successfully winning measures. Kathryn McCormick of So you think you can dance has some crazy sizzle in the lead when it comes to her dancing but her acting is well questionable in the essence of I'm not actually sure that's what she's doing. Slightly more successful and way hotter is MMA fighter Ryan Guzman as the film's thankfully mostly shirtless leading man. He's got the body of a Greek god and the talent when it comes to dancing but hey let's just leave the acting out of this equation. You know there's a problem when the film's best performance dramatically is from Peter Gallagher as her over bearing, greedy Father. And watching the two of them together trying to force some type of connection is akin to watching erasers on a desk facing each other. That being said they are hot and very talented when dancing. And when they are it's fire. And thats basically the film as with the other installments when they try for the drama it's unintentionally funny and it works in a so bad it's good way but when they perform you see the kinetic, addictive energy that makes these films so endearing. 4/5

Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer and soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs, called "The Mob." When a wealthy business man threatens to develop The Mob's historic neighborhood and displace thousands of people, Emily must band together with Sean and The Mob to turn their performance art into protest art, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause. -- (C) Summit

As I was waiting in line to see this film, a boy (about 7) was with his mother. He explained to her about all the dancers that were in the previous STEP UP films and seemed to have an extensive and in-depth knowledge about these dancers that I could never compete with. I suppose that these films are geared toward people like the boy I overheard, those who surround themselves in an art form with many styles. I don't watch shows like SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, but there is something endearing about the STEP UP films (excluding the first) that separate themselves from other dance flicks. First and foremost, they don't take themselves seriously. Their predictable story lines are an excuse to showcase some mad dance moves that you'll never get to see in life. These films know that they aren't high art, so comparing them to something like THE GODFATHER is entirely missing the point.

However, like everything else, the STEP UP franchise will eventually lose its luster. This is the case with REVOLUTION, as with most franchises that suffer from sequelitis. REVOLUTION is entertaining for what it's worth, but it isn't as exciting to watch as the previous two entries. The film lacks the charm of its two predecessors, mostly due to the lack of the lovable Moose, who only appears in a short cameo. Regardless, the dancing sequences are top notch and filled with wonder and creativity. There's also an added twist concerning protest art which was interesting. One sequence, in particular, is sure to wow the audience, taking place in an art museum where the art literally comes to life. There's also the obligatory 10+ minute dance in the climax that is just as good. However, I must note that another "dance" sequence will likely disturb people, particularly because of the recent movie theater shooting in Colorado. It involves smoke grenades, people being covered in gas masks and armor, and gun shot sound effects. In and of itself, the scene is supposed to be alarming, but the added tragedy just makes it ill-timed.

Like STEP UP 3, the film takes full advantage of its 3D technology, from the opening scene to the end credits. There's a lot of gimmicky "pop out" moments but scenes with amazing depth as well. These films prove to be some of very few films that know how to use 3D well and makes one wonder if other filmmakers should have to learn from these guys. The story is also interesting as the film tackles on the current issue of the Occupy movement (done with flashmobs). Lastly, the actors can surely dance, but their performances are merely sufficient.

If you like the STEP UP films, there's no reason you won't enjoy this one. The dance sequences and 3D are great, but it's forgettable once the credits roll. Additionally, I hope the filmmakers stop the franchise at this one because it's starting to get stale and repetitive. On another note, I would like to indicate that director Scott Speer directed some episodes from the web series THE LEGION OF EXTRAORDINARY DANCERS (LXD), created by Jon Chu, which I highly recommend to watch as it provides a great alternative to your usual dance flicks (think THE AVENGERS but with dancing). It's not as bad as it sounds. Trust me.

So sorry this is late, but let's face it there shouldn't be any mystery behind the Step Up genre. Over the last six years, these dance flicks have continued to pour out into the theaters and with today's modern television have been eaten up by the public. While the dancing has always been entertaining on various levels, the producers are still struggling to add diversity and that something new to keep the crowd interested. Unfortunately for the last two installments, that new edge is 3-D, which may have you wondering, "Is this really needed for a dance movie?" Well I'm back from a late showing to give you the scoop on Step Up Revolution and hopefully answer your questions of whether this sequel is worth a watch.

As many of you may have noticed, the Step Up series started out balanced in story, character development, and well choreographed dance moves. However, like so many modern movies these days the story is usually sacrificed for some other movie magic that usually is overused more than the send text command on a cellular phone. Yet to my surprise this movie managed to keep a slightly better balance than its previous two predecessors that will grab hold of other audience members. Now I'm not saying it's the best, but there is some character development and shallow love stories that will make Dirty Dancing fans pine over that classic romanticism. This doesn't mean it's like a dance version of Twilight, no instead it's presented more as a Romeo and Juliet theme where the girl and guys families don't see eye to eye. The lovers decided to hide their identities from their respective elders and instead of killing each other with swords, use their moves to help express the feelings and fight the bad guys. Despite the nice presentation though, the story is predictable as ever and there really is no surprise about what is going to happen to whom. I won't tell you any details, but let's face it in a movie like this you can pretty much guess the ending with little effort.

Of course if you're like most fans of this movie you care less about the story and character development. Instead the focus might shift to other aspects like dancing, music, and yes eye candy for both guys and girls. Well this movie is definitely all those characteristics wrapped in a colorful, techno/rap wrapper with lots of flashing lights. Fans of the previous installments will be impressed with the dance numbers this installment has. Most of the dances have one of the stars leading a well choreographed mob in movements that would give a Michael Jackson music video a run for its money. However, what impresses me are some of the sick stunts, the extras throw out in between that add that extra edge to the performance. While some of these moves are rather silly, i.e. a few guys looking like they are going through electroshock therapy, there are a few flips that will make you think, "Hey he's part Jedi." The break dancing is quite good and when intertwined with the various dance styles in this movie, one can't help but be impressed with the work and talent of these people. However don't jump the gun and think this movie is just a bunch of flips and protest art rebel gestures, no there is some poetic skills involved as well. As the love story develops, there are various scenes that show off the more graceful side of dancing, i.e. ballerina moves that are elegant and beautiful. Those who like this artistic style will again be impressed with the fluidity of the actresses involved, especially Kathryn McCormick, who continues to show us she can dance.

However what is dance without music and Step Up Revolution once again picks a soundtrack worthy of their moves. I haven't found out if these remixes are original or picked up from another D.J., but regardless they have been selected to help provide not only the beat for the dances, but also the emotion. The moment Penelope opens up the trunk and hits play, you start to get pulled into the song and feel the emotions of the setting. Although many of the songs have aggression and rage to their tones, there are a few that are softer and more trance like. I warn you that if you don't like Techno, Rap, or a combination of the two, you will definitely hate the music. The tracks are uncensored and full of cursing, slang, and sometimes loud yelling, which may distract you from the art of the editing.

Finally if you are one who is going for staring at beautiful women or handsome men, well again you've picked the right movie. Unlike some other recent movies, Step Up Revolution does a nice job showing off the bodies of the stars and helps get people howling without stepping over the line. Most of these people can dance and are okay actors, but they were also chosen to rope in a wider array of audience members. For me I cannot lie that McCormick is very cute, did a decent acting job, and impressed me with her moves. Even Ryan Guzman and Misha Gabriel Hamilton did a nice job with their roles, and didn't just flex their muscles and look sad for the women, as many modern guy stars tend to do. Girls don't worry though as there are plenty of shirt off moments to make you happy, and guys well there are plenty of bikini clad women to make you drool.

Overall Step Up Revolution may be one of the better movies of this series. With awesome moves, fitting soundtrack, and decent acting, it's definitely refreshing for the audience. However it is still a dance movie with a lot of skewing towards dancing and less to story, so don't expect masterpiece. Here are the scores: Drama/Music/Romance: 7.5-8.0 Movie Overall: 6.5

Each new installment of the "Step Up" franchise is a step down from the last. "Step Up Revolution" stars Kathryn McCormick ("So You Think You Can Dance") and Ryan Guzman. The story is about a group of dancers called The Mob, which performs flash mobs all over the city of Miami. In order to win a YouTube contest with a grand prize, each of their performances are filmed and put online to get the most views that they possibly can receive.

Sean (Guzman) first meets Emily (McCormick) at a party and she eventually joins The Mob. However, they soon find out that some successful businessman is planning to tear down The Mob members' neighborhood. This businessman just happens to be Emily's father. Didn't see that one coming…

The rest of the movie involves The Mob using their talents to protest and win their neighborhood back, while Emily is conflicted between her father and her new crew.

My expectations were pretty low going in, but somehow this movie is even worse than I had expected. Yes, the dancing is incredible and the choreography is quite inventive, but it doesn't make up for the awful acting and overly familiar story. Kathryn McCormick and Ryan Guzman had no chemistry, nor do they have much of an acting background. The plot is extremely predictable and the script is as cheesy as it gets.

The only enjoyable scenes are those that involve dancing. The rest is tough to sit through. There are a few cameos in an attempt to somehow connect the fourth "Step Up" to the previous two, which was a nice surprise.

If you loved "Step Up 2: The Streets" and "Step Up 3D", I'm sure you'll love this one too. It's incomparable to the first "Step Up", which is less of a 'dance movie' and more of a movie that includes dance within it.

I give "Step Up Revolution" a 4 out of 10. If it weren't for the amazing dancing, I'd give it a 1.

I have always been a step up fan from the first one..with my personal favorite being the second one.I went to watch this after reading all the negative reviews,but after watching it ...i have to say it was awesome....just the whole dance and music will keep u on your seats frustrated enough to get up and dance....who cares about the storyline for an ultimate dance musical movie like step up...its all for fun for the adrenaline rush ....still this time they introduced concept dancing of a cause and it does make sense...it has a point in it and that was good...all the way it is surely a movie for all the step up fans who loves dance and music and a hell lot of fun mixed with it.....

After having attended a couple of the early Step Up movies I gave this one a shot to see if it might have evolved. The reality of it is: It hasn't evolved! Characters - especially the main ones - are bland and unbelievable - literally. The storyline couldn't be any more ordinary. Music wise the producers tried to incorporate Dub Step as the main music style, which didn't match the theme, nor the story.

The dance action whatsoever did accommodate the music, but missed the overall messaging purpose of "The Mob" by miles.

Cheesy, non erotic. That sounds all pretty negative. So I am guessing the movie addresses a very young audience. Shame.

Welcome to Miami---the freewheeling city in the land of the free.....

A land where the best way to make sure of a girl's coming for a date is whisper in her ear that her father will disapprove of it......and bingo !! she's ready.....

A land where a billionaire father has to ask '' May I come in '' to enter his daughter's room.....

A land where the daughter coolly tells her father over breakfast that she got laid last night and his only mild objection is that she shouldn't have got laid with a slumboy in a slum.....

This is America..............

And who is the girl ?? She's actress Kathryn MacCormik , a Natalie Portman lookalike who sets the screen on fire along with leading actor Ryan Guzman in the film called step up revolution......

And how does she set the screen on fire ?? By dirty dancing with a flair that drools our senses..... Yeah , go and watch as she arches her sensational body and curves her sizzling curves by crunching her toned muscles in her dancing moves..... ......And she gives you a high that only a hard on can give---a hard on that is a tribute to her smashing body as well as her sexy dancing.... But above all when she dances you feel the white hot wave of liberation sweep through your body along with the sweet passion of unbridled desire.....

She has beautiful arms, And she has charms , And and.....she's certainly brought out the poet in me.....

So whats the story ??

There's leading actor Ryan Guzman who is the leader of a pack of flash mob dancers who surprise people by suddenly erupting in dance in Miami city.....a pack that consists of people of diverse races---whites , hispanics , blacks.... They wanna win a contest to get maximum hits on youtube which has a prize of a hundred grand.....

But their homes are about to be raised by the plans of a real estate developer who has bought the land they live on....

But the real estate developer has a sizzling daughter ( the leading lady ) with a mind of her own.....and a heart of her own too.... .....A heart which beats for leading actor Ryan..... And when Ryan and Kathryn dance together the gods in the heavens stand still.....or maybe its only the poet in me speaking.....

But as I said the lady has a mind of her own..... And she tells her friends to dance as a protest against the uprooting of their homes.....

And what dancing.....what moves.....what photography..... ......And all that with heartpounding music....

So does their unique form of protest succeed in stopping the project to tear down their homes ??

Go and watch the movie for that.....its well worth a watch.....

Verdict---electrifying.....

Step Up Revolution was way off better than its previous part thanks to decent story and out-of-box dance choreography.

Group of dancers form a group called The Mob to participate in Youtube contest to get maximum number of hit but their competition turns serious when they must dance to protest against the corporate decision to destroy their neighborhood and construct a new project

I have been a big fan of Step Up series because of their innovative and excellent dance moves coupled with foot-tapping music. Step Up Revolution takes you one step further this time to dance for a cause which makes it different and fun to watch thanks to beautiful dance steps. Few scenes do stand out here - the flash mob sequence in the art gallery , in the corporate sector and finally the climax scene in the shipment yard should be applauded for its brilliant choreography.However , direction is weak along with loose screenplay. I felt that songs chosen for dance choreography could have been more soulful and tuneful which are strictly average. Cinematography was eye-catching . Art Direction was outstanding. Performances by newcomers are just about OK.

On the overall basis , Step-up revolution is a commendable watch especially if you like flashy dance and foot-tapping club music but do not expect more than that. Good 3/5

I would give minus stars if I could. I'm surprised it has the rating it does. I never post my opinion but this film struck that big of a flat note for me that I feel the world needs to know. The "acting" is so terrible I am lost for words. I was on a 22 hr flight from Thailand and tried to get through this film. The dancing cannot save this film. They make soap operas look Oscar worthy. I was actually insulted by how terrible the acting was. Perhaps some training and an acting coach might have helped a little. Within 10 minutes I turned the film off and wish I could zap the memory from the horrible image of 'schmacting' like some cheap stale perfume in a rent by the hour motel.

I'm not sure how many Step Up franchise films can there be, but so long as there are exciting new choreographers itching to show what they have up their sleeves, and actors/dancers willing to take a chance, then there will probably always be room for any story to be strung together for a series of choreographed dances to work in a film. The first one arguably launched Channing Tatum's career, and have inspired various other dance movies to come marching out on cue, Step Up Revolution continues in the formula that will immediately appeal to all fans of dance films, and for those who are looking to be inspired by incorporating some moves into their own routines.

The action now moves to Miami, where a bunch of flash mobbers earn notoriety through their mob stunts, seemingly without much of an aim other than to show the world what they can do, milk an internet stardom out of their performances, gain millions of views, before it's revealed to be for some sort of a competition, where 10 million views on a Youtube like channel will win them that pot of gold worth about a hundred thousand dollars. So what better way than to assemble a crew of like minded individuals who can dance, design and pull off an elaborate flash mob involving dance, and watch their fame, or infamy grow.

But of course there's a need for some form of a story, and that comes from the mob's co- founder Sean (Ryan Guzman), a loafer working at a new hotel in which he meets Emily (Kathryn McCormick), his boss' rich little girl who doesn't get what she wants because her father, real estate magnate Andersen (Peter Gallagher) frowns upon her artistic inclination to be schooled in the art of dance. So hot boy meets hot girl, and through each other, help in the achievement of their dreams, while having some time on the side to get into a relationship and fall in love. The challenges come from Emily wanting to join Sean's mob to hone creativity and originality, while keeping her parentage a secret since her father wants to level everyone's homes and neighbourhood just to build another swanky property.

This plain story actually mirrors the original Step Up in a number of ways, where the male protagonist dances his way to the girl's heart while working with her on her choreography, as a school assignment. And of course that other part where she had to learn, and find it more fun, to be able to hang out with the dance crew and learn their street dancing moves. But let's face it, it's not the story that we're interested in, because it is the dances that we're actually here for. And Step Up Revolution excels yet again in coming up with stellar choreography that adds to the franchise.

There are numerous different dances and scale that I'll be hard pressed to give them all good ratings and to choose a favourite amongst all. The initial dance on the street that you can see in the trailer is wicked, as is the effort of high art blended with high couture dancing in a museum setting. Then there's an intimate one set in a posh restaurant which they turn into a masked ball of sorts, and the invasion of corporate premises with precision moves. There's also one that went awry, and a finale boasting many extras, some of whom come from the earlier Step Up films, in one extended party that's fantastic from start to finish.

First time feature filmmaker Scott Speer delivers a worthy addition to the franchise, together with film rookies Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick making it passable as lovers and dancing partners. Don't go looking for Oscar winning acting material of course, as they capitalize on their good looks and toned bodies to live up to what their predecessors had delivered in their respective installments. Their acting may not be there, but their dances and their choreography all sizzle on screen, with the camera just falling in love with both to provide mostly all the best angles that any performer can ask for.

It may not be much, but it does leave you wondering how performance art can easily be a galvanizing force through the turning into protest art, making a statement of intent when disagreeing with certain policies, but doing so in a non-violent, and entertaining manner. With specialist characters in the crew this time round, from DJs to street artists, look out for the surprise art pieces that come with the mob's performances, unveiled at the end and usually quite the show piece. A definite recommendation for dance film fans.

Who hasn't spent a few enjoyable minutes watching flash mob clips on YouTube? This movie explores the idea of flash mobs being done by a group of really good dancers, rather than just ordinary people. Flash mobs done by pros.

In this movie we follow the performances of a group of Miami dancers called "The Mob", who dance like professionals and put on incredibly complicated cutting-edge performances. They also somehow bring along a quality sound system, huge props and performance art to their performances.

The American genius of combining genres to come up with creative new concepts is at work here. No flash mob video was ever like this.

This movie consists of a series of enjoyable dance performances with a flash mob theme. The plot is thin, unrealistic and forgettable really. It involves the daughter of a developer, a dancer herself, joining the group and falling in love with the lead dancer. It turns out that her daddy is going to develop that part of Miami out of existence. Of course, The Mob have to do something about it. Which side will the daughter take?

Everyone in the movie is impossibly attractive and totally cool.

I saw the movie in 2D on a 737-800. During the final dance between Guzman and McCormick I looked up and saw 40 TV screens all showing their sizzling performance. Was it my imagination or was everyone on that flight transfixed?

When the original Step Up film debuted it was a surprise hit and gave the world Channing Tatum, but no one ever thought it would become a franchise. After two successful sequels, it comes as no shock that they decided to churn out another one with Step Up Revolution. Much like the second film in the series, they once again changed up the cast, but also the direction of the dancing itself. Could this latest entry be as entertaining as the previous films or will it be the one that finally closes the curtain? Step Up Revolution follows a girl aspiring to be a professional dancer who falls in love with the leader of a flash mob dance crew. When a wealthy business man threatens to build a hotel in the neighborhood of the crew, they must work together to use their dance as protest art to try and stop him. If this story sounds familiar it should it was pretty much the same story from Breakin 2: Electric Boogaloo with just some minor changes. The previous films in this series managed to stay pretty entertaining even without Tatum thanks to the great dance sequences and the likable talented Adam Sevani who played Moose. Sadly, he has taken a very distant back seat to this latest edition to the franchise. The cast leading this movie seem to really struggle trying to make this work. There is no chemistry between anyone and their performances were subpar at best. In reality though the dance is what people come to see in these films and usually can make up for that, but here even most of that is a bit off. Even with a rehash of a story that's been done hundreds of times, the thought of the flash mob dancing is a good one, but just not executed all that well. With the exception of the opening sequence and the final sequence the rest of the performances not only come off not all that entertaining, but even more so unbelievable. The majority of this film lives in the land of make believe and has no way of making the viewer believe that they could pull off what they did.

This is easily the weakest edition to this franchise with little to no redeeming quality. It's not the worst film ever made or anything and some fans of the franchise are sure to enjoy it, but just doesn't work. The end sequence, while also not being all that believable to pull off in the time they supposedly did it, still manages to entertain thanks mostly to some not so surprising fan favorites.

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Absolutely loved the movie! I am a fan of all of the step up movies but this one takes the cake. Not only were the leads amazing but the choreography was perfection. There was a perfect blend of dance and acting. It had a great plot and I would definitely recommend it. Seeing past and current dancers from "So You Think You Can Dance" was an added bonus. I especially enjoyed Twitch, Brandon, and Tony Bellissimo (you were in it to little <3) Kathryn McCormick proved to be a good actor and an even better dancing which I had expected due to her experiences and performances on SYTYCD. Ryan Guzman was also good, seen shirtless through most of the movie added some extra but his acting was good as always and he proved that he could dance. Learning how in only 3 months. Which is impressive considering his fellow dancers. Seen it once.. definitely not enough. Will be going back to theatres, and buying it!

This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Just to start off I am not the kind of person to negatively review something unless it is truly terrible enough to deserve it. The story line of this movie is terrible and completely unrealistic. I understand it is a dance movie but to think that dancing this is going to make some monumental difference in society is ridiculous. Also to make it as though they are facing having to serve hard time in the Big House for dancing around just comes off as dumb. It drives me crazy to watch movies like this that try to pull off some sort of profound message but fail miserably. It is sad to think about all the young boys and girls out there who will grow up idealizing movies like this. These movies should stick to dancing and leave the messages to serious movie makers. If you feel the need to watch this movie I recommend saving yourself time and just fast forward to the dance scenes.

STEP UP: REVOLUTION has its share of innumerable fans, and the choreography (by Jamal Sims, Christopher Scott, Chuck Maldonado and Travis Wall) is attractive enough and inventive throughout, but really, much ado about nothing. Ryan Guzman and Kathryn McCormick (from Season 6 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE) are earnestly appealing leads/dancers, Peter Gallagher is on board to lend credence to the proceedings, and the gorgeous production design by Carlos Menéndez matches bountiful eye candy strewn through out this semi-musical, but the story can't stand much scrutiny, especially caricatures of big business, and the supporting cast either just dance their way into the film or meander and amble throughout the several stage-pieces, literally and figuratively.

However, this kind of film serves as a stepping stone for the likes of the handsome Guzman and the stunning McCormick (both of them can act as well), and for a dancer like me, the whole film is a visual feast for the (terpsichorean) senses. Aaron Zigman's edgy music and Matt Friedman/Avi Youabian's film editing spice up Scott Speer's direction, more a compilation of dancing scenes than a great movie-with-dancing-in-it in the vein of DANCE WITH ME.

From Biscayne Bay to Watson Island, Miami is the star of the latest installment in the Step Up series. Lets hear it for the Production Designer and the Art Department. They really worked lots of technology and high style into this segment and I for one think the look is terrific!

the producers really scored landing Peter Gallagher as the Real Estate Developer Mr Anderson since the leads are relative unknowns. They say the first timers cut is the cheapest but we all know that delays add to the bottom line but lucky for Scott Speer the dancing and the sizzling hot locations save the show and make for one amazing ride into Miami. Music? check; Dancing? check, Ocean? check, Real life story? double check... so get ready to ENJOY your trip to Miami, it's worth the price of admission.