3d -2010-: Step Up

Bangers only: “This Girl” by Laza Morgan, “Already Taken” by Trey Songz, “Irresistible” by Wisin & Yandel, and a killer remix of “Beggin’” by Madcon. The beats hit hard, synced perfectly to the moves.

Step Up 3D isn’t trying to be The Social Network . It’s a glossy, loud, joyful celebration of street dance as an art form. The plot is predictable, the dialogue often cringe-worthy, but the dance battles are thrilling and the 3D actually enhances the experience (if you can find a retro 3D TV or watch in 2D with your imagination). step up 3d -2010-

★★★½ (out of 5) Best for: Dance fans, guilty-pleasure seekers, anyone who misses the peak of 3D mania. Skip if: You require realistic dialogue or dislike autotuned montages. Bangers only: “This Girl” by Laza Morgan, “Already

Luke (Rick Malambri) leads a ragtag crew of street dancers called the House of Pirates, based out of a gritty downtown NYC warehouse. To save their space from foreclosure, they need to win the high-stakes World Jam dance battle. Enter Moose (Adam G. Sevani), a lovable, rhythm-obsessed NYU engineering student who gets pulled from his studies back into the dance world. Add a love interest (Sharni Vinson) and a rival crew led by the smug Julien (Joe Slaughter), and you have the classic underdog tournament formula. It’s a glossy, loud, joyful celebration of street

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