Breakin' (1984)

It comes with no surprise that 'Breakin' has a low-rating score; the cast is predominantly made up of dancers with little experience in acting, however, the main goal of this film is not to please the audience with outstanding performances, at least not acting, but dancing, yes! This film pays homage to the Hip-Hop culture of the 80s and the streetdance styles that thrived within many communities, preventing kids on the street from getting involved with drugs, guns and violence, which ultimately saved a lot of lives. 'Breakin' also touches on the stereotypes of streetancers in conjunction with the theatrical arts (such as 'ballet'), which was more respected and seen as 'classy'. 'Breakin' does not have a complex plot that is too complicated for the audience to understand, as the main focus is the dancing itself. If you approach this film expecting a magnificent plot and great acting, then this film is not for you. It is simply a bit of 'fun', with a cast of highly talented streedancers that pioneered/contributed massively to their styles of dance, so if you are someone that connects or knows a lot about streetdance/Hip-Hop culture, or lived throughout this lifestyle in the 80s, then this film will really hit home and resonate with you on a nostalgic level.

Don't watch the finalists in "So you think you can dance!" because it will spoil you to what dance has become. The robot dances are nothing compared to what Cyrus can do. I actually think he's better than the "professionals" that help him in some sequences. Some of the smooth flowing "moon dances" still claim props, but the rest of the routines are boring now. Really, the other team in the krumping challenge walks off with the somersaults by the lead female protagonists. Haha, that's laughable.This movie with time will eventually turn into a historical comedy. That's all.

well as an adult watching back on what i used too do myself in the streets of NYC. This movie brought back memories i thought i had forgotten.Ozone and Turbo inspired me and it rekindled what i had lost as a child now as an adult.Memories last a lifetime and i wish i was back in the 80's again!I sit here now as adult wondering where my childhood idols are at now.Trying too think where all this time went, Being able too look up there Bio's is cool.Just wish that breakn'3 could have been made,that would be something truly unique.The movie was very in-depth of how it was growing up back then dancing in the streets and wondering if our dreams of making it big would come true. Just to get out and experience what life on the other side could have been like for a child in the hood.

When you look back on the eighties break dancing and graffiti movies there are a handful of movies that should be a required viewing. If you want to see a bad break dancing movie, then check out Breakin. What makes this movie so bad is the fact that is just really missed the mark of capturing the essence of breaking. It was more of an attempt to crossover to a larger audience outside of the urban community. It may have succeeded reaching a larger audience but it really does not connect with the hardcore breaking audience.If you are looking for good 80's Hip Hop movies check out Beat Street, Wild Style, Krush Groove, Berry Gordy's Last dragon and please leave this on the shelf.Without being politically correct this movie is really gay. the gayest part has to be John Claude Van Damme in the opening scene wearing some tight black spandex.