Step Up Revolution (2012)

if you want to see some great dance scenes in a (relatively) high budget movie, then you should stay as far away from this movie as possible, its not a dancing movie, its a chick-flick. Yes there are dancing and the movie portray a wide array of dance styles, BUT!!! because the movie tries to appeal to as many as possible, they put too many distractions into every dance scene, so "common" people won't get bored, like the first dance scene shows almost more big bouncing low-riders than the dancers! And they keep shoving dancers into every dance scene, like there's no tomorrow, that you question all the dancers capabilities. After the movie, the only thing I was interested in was who are the choreographers, because I think their work was the ONLY thing impressive about the movie.Last Thing: The DJ! Who in their right mind would have a tightly choreographed dance routine connected to a very specific mix of songs, and then have a girl DJ'ing while they're performing which possibly could ruin the whole dance! I MEAN COME ON!

Credit IMDb. Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations to become a professional dancer. She sparks with Sean, the leader of a dance crew whose neighborhood is threatened by Emily's father's development plans.I liked the first movie, even the sequels previous to this were decent enough, but this was just awful to watch. It seems like they were trying to outdo the dance stunts from the previous movies, and focused more on that, then the story. It doesn't help that the acting isn't very good either. They even try to add a social sort of feel to it, by adding You Tube into it. Another problem was the lack of chemistry between Emily & Sean (Kathryn McCormick & Ryan Guzman) they are rather amateurish when it comes to acting, and I didn't feel the chemistry at all. Peter Gallagher is wasted in his role as the father as well. Moose from the second and third sequels shows up at the end, if anyone cares. I don't remember much of this movie, and there is a good reason for that. Step Up 5 is all set for 2015. God help us! At least Brianna Evigan will be back for the 5th sequel3/10

This was the best 'Step Up' movie yet. With the other 'Step Up' movies the movie revolves more on whatever mediocre drama is going on with the characters. In the other movies you also have to wait for the really good dance parts until the end.That certainly isn't the case with 'Step Up Revolution'. Slammed packed with amazing dancing from beginning to end. Shocking for a fourth installment of a series this is easily the best dance movie I have seen. Regardless of the fact that the movie is mostly filled with new actors, the movie had a great flow. I had low expectations going in but was blown away. I was already a fan of the 'Step Up' movies, but this one had amazing energy from start to finish. Definitely buy worthy.

Having performed Contemporary with the Frankston Ballet Company for over 15 years, I was blown away by this stunning portrayal of dance (pronounced: Dar-nce), and the impact it can have in both social and political spheres.This film follows a "crew" called "The Mob", who are using "Flash Mobs" to gain "Hits" on "The Youtube" to win a large cash prize. However, when a large property consortium threatens to build condominiums over their historic and ethnically diverse neighborhood, The Mob focuses their art toward social awareness and protest.The plot thickens as the property magnates daughter Emily joins the mob in an act of rebellion. To my surprise (and delight!), this uptown girl falls in love with Mob co-founder Sean, whose rugged handsomeness and thick golden locks remind one of a typical street hooligan. Jealousy, angst, and betrayal ensue; fracturing friendships, relationships and bringing a community to its knees.For a large portion of the film, I was gravely concerned for the fate of our two protagonists; a modern day Romeo and Juliet whose love was being asphyxiated by an unforgiving father and a jealous friend. Could the power of dance truly overcome corporate greed and male machismo?*** SPOILER ALERT ***Yes.The power of dance can overcome anything. In a beautiful finale, The Mob re-forms to reform the town's attitude - and that of the developers - to stop them from destroying beautiful, historic Miami. And as our young lovers perform a beautiful "bump 'n grind" in front of him, even developer dad realizes the error of his ways.I have seen and heard of similar tales from all over the world: From Baltimore all the way to New York, where dance overwhelms the mind, body and soul and allows the evil powers of rational decision making to be overcome by the beauty of beauty.My only criticism is that this film is, for the most part, too realistic. .