To get the college dean's backing for Harvard, Jamilah has to teach girls at a white sorority to step dance.To get the college dean's backing for Harvard, Jamilah has to teach girls at a white sorority to step dance.To get the college dean's backing for Harvard, Jamilah has to teach girls at a white sorority to step dance.
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Its like every other dance/gymnastic/singing movie. You DON'T watch them for the plot... or script... or acting... or anything else except the action numbers. The step scenes are great and everything else.. well I loved hating every minute of it.
I started watching this as a cheesy dance type film, which is exactly what it is. However, it also addresses important themes and great messages, There was a good story-line and I felt like I could relate to the main characters as well as their progression. I've read a lot of reviews but I think this film should be taken at face value, and watched the whole way through before being judged.
I read some bad reviews where people quit watching or didn't seem to get the point? I mean, if it's not your cup of tea, then fair enough. I like a bit of light-hearted drivel now and again, and I did get Pitch Perfect and Bring It On vibes, but I absolutely love any film or TV series that explores social issues in new and interesting ways. I love the characters in this, especially the protagonist, everyone is shown to have their flaws and it's always great to see actual character arcs. The characters and even the ideas presented by the movie are somewhat stereotypical at first, but this does change the more you watch, and the more you get to know the characters- which I thought was really clever! There are some hilarious scenes, amazing dancing and I wasn't disappointed by the end. While it has its flaws (e.g wee bits of awkward acting) and while it isn't the most amazing film I've ever seen, I really enjoyed it and recommend it!
Script wasn't the greatest in this film. The first half was full of narcissistic personalities and over the top stereotyping... Then the second half delved into some topics relevant to this day and age and made it a much more interesting watch - alongside some awesome dance talent!
TL/DR: wish that the great, relevant, thought-provoking themes of this film were given to a better writer and director (imo). Great steps!
Seeing a lot of negativity in these reviews. That being said, I pretty much got what I expected (Stomp the Yard meets Bring it On with a dash of Drumline and Pitch Perfect on the side chick-flick).
And Netflix, at least it's better than Iron Fist (LOL!!!)
And Netflix, at least it's better than Iron Fist (LOL!!!)
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- TriviaMegalyn Echikunwoke, who plays Jamilah, was playing a college student when during filming she was 35 years old.
- GoofsAll entries contain spoilers
- Quotes
Yvonne Bishop: Isn't this is a great surprise?
Jamilah: Like Pearl Harbor.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Flix Forum: Step Sisters (2019)
- SoundtracksLittle Bit of This
Written by Julio Alejandro Mejia, Matt Toth (as Matthew Toth), and Vince Staples
Performed by GTA (feat. Vince Staples)
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
Side artist "Little Bit of This" (as performed by GTA)
Performed by Vince Staples
Courtesy of Def Jam Recordings
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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- 1h 48m(108 min)
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