Thursday, August 9, 2012

“Step Up Revolution” Onto The Dance Scene

Just in time to lead another dance-dance summer campaign Step Up Revolution set in New York brings youth underground contemporary break dancing to a brink! The crews will battle it out with more physical self expression than the eye can yonder. With a mixture of jaw-dropping, shoulder poppn’ head spinning galore! Just about anything that one can possible imagine doing in a dance routine! Street dancing comes to life in this cinematic 3D number. This is indeed the fourth installment of the franchise as the raw, passion-fueled culture goes global. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best break dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever. Revolution’s progresses with a scent of a 21st century urban “West Side Story” It doesn't take long for character introductory dance segments to immerse, and some of the best bits involve the rival battles, montages and the training montages as the Pirates “antagonist crew” set impressive standards.

There is due respect for previous dancing greats as Michael Jackson with direct quotes;” People dance because dance can change things. One move, can bring people together. One move, can make you believe like there's something more. One move, can set a whole generation free." And lineage with classic dance film; "Singing in the Rain" Although the Step Up movement has developed a reputation for flimsy story lining and teenage melodrama it is quite expected upon by audiences and a understandable sacrifice. As movie goers showing up to the ticket lines much rather prefer to witness dance maneuvers and new-age choreography to rival any Broadway musical and all other side dishes are but a treat which is what Jon Chu (Step Up 2) delivers. He puts the actors to the physical test, impresses with visuals, rotating camera angels and a masterful embodiment of 3D technology. The most prominent of the shifted in space, slow and speed by in tempos fueled by heart thumping, pushing the physics of the actors on screen.

Chu’s vision is as advertised; delivering; Dance sequences that are beautifully choreographed this is a dance interpretation of a Hollywood super action flick. There is a change of sequence in musical styles that strays away from the expected and cliché Hip-Hop routines. There is a mixture of fresh and vintage casting to appeal to fanatics and new cowers alike; Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson. However, Pair Alyson Stoner and Adam G. Sevani surpass all expectations considering this film was never dependent dependant on acting chops. Sevani also originally cast in (Step Up 2). Stoner fully developed and grown up, Sevani and Stoner add a notable teen-crush chemistry their time on screen is as powerful as there movements.

Although there are notable drawbacks mainly because its evident films are now being made to show-case the 3D technology as opposed of being made for audiences. The scenes and dance moves are very up front, body movement’s aimed towards the spectator. The 3D ticket is recommended and worth the extra dollar of entertainment. There is a set-up throughout the film leaning into every dance break off but it really leaves with a grand finale to surpass all former gestures. The surprises and excitement are sure to keep the viewer engaged and on the edge of the seat. If you’re that target audience that enjoyed any of the prior versions of Step Up Revolution then it is a sure experience that is well suited for the confines of at he theater or even the dance floor!

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