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Play trailer Poster for Step Up PG-13 Released Aug 11, 2006 1h 38m Musical Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly.
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This trite teen romance has too little plot and not enough dancing.

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Anna Smith Empire Magazine It's the usual case of great dancing, bad acting and even worse dialogue in this very guilty pleasure for fans of the genre. Rated: 2/5 Nov 30, 2006 Full Review Anna Smith Time Out While Tatum has rough charm, Dewan is more dancer than actress. Oct 30, 2006 Full Review Philip French Guardian This is a cliche-ridden movie by people to whom formula is clearly mother's milk. Oct 28, 2006 Full Review Jana Monji Age of the Geek Step Up 3D is a great showcase for some of today's best dance talents and one of the best examples of 3D technology adding to a film's impact. Rated: 4/5 Aug 13, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com There's a definite fan base for this type of film, but it won't be those who demand a strong plot. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 24, 2020 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) What Step Up lacks in the originality stakes is more than covered by the come-hither chemistry of its majorly attractive leads, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. Rated: 3/5 Jul 16, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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William B I loved this movie as a kid, due for a rewatch soon. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Blu B It's a watered down Dirty Dancing minus staying at a resort. It's ok. Nothing particulary good and nothing particulary bad. The chemistry is passable enough, the direction is basic, and the story BARELY works. It feels like stuff just happens but it kind of works just enough where it holds together. The side drama with Mario and all feels completely pointless. It never really is able to tie the personal drama with the dancing/romance that well. The dance numbers themselves aren't that memorable and there suprisingly isn't a lot here of it. The end number is just ok too and isn't that memorable and none of the dances really tie into the characters emotions or arcs. The music is very forgettable also. Even the rap tracks. Tatum is very wooden and stilted in this the entire time also. That's about it honestly. Skip It and watch Diry Dancing instead. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Dave C "It's the usual case of great dancing, bad acting and even worse dialogue in this very guilty pleasure for fans of the genre." - Anna Smith, Empire Magazine. They have it so very right, yet rated it so very wrong! This, its sequel (let's ignore the other follow-ups for the time being), and 'Honey' have been - and remain, firm favourites since their respective releases. This presents performance arts in an accessible way, and delivers entertainment whilst doing so. Ultimately it makes me feel good when I watch it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/28/24 Full Review Positive 8 Look i get it this movie doesnt have a great plot or dialogue and its very cliché. But thats not how you must rate these kind of movies i think. Its a dance movie which is upbeat, fun and hopefull for teens and adolescents. I loved this movie when i was younger, now i think its cheesy but my teen daughter loves it. Beautiful people who can dance, fun music and a hopeful story that you can make your dreams come true no matter what. So im gonna rate this movie for the people who meant to watch these kind of movies teens and adolescents who want an upbeat dance movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Camila S Esse é meu filme favorito!😍 E logo depois vem ela dança eu danço 2. amo ❤️❤️❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Dragon V The best Step-up movie because it's the most relatable and realistic of them all. Even though the second one is most often mentioned when searching for best Dance movies, that one is MUCH less realistic and relatable. The second one didn't get people (guys) unto dancing despite the stigma it's something for girls BUT THE FIRST DID. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly.
Director
Anne Fletcher
Producer
Erik Feig, Jennifer Gibgot, Adam Shankman, Patrick Wachsberger
Screenwriter
Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg
Distributor
Buena Vista
Production Co
Summit Entertainment, Eketahuna LLC
Rating
PG-13 (Innuendo|Brief Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Musical, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 11, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$65.3M
Runtime
1h 38m
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