GrimPrecise
I'll tell you why so serious
Aiden Melton
The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.
Kien Navarro
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
Bryan Kluger
Before I start this review, let me preface this by saying I am a fan of musicals. Some of my favorite films are of the musical variety such as 'Little Shop of Horrors' and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'. I am also an avid fan of dance and dancing on film. I grew up watching James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Fred Astaire, and even practiced their moves growing up while watching their movies and music videos. There was a certain quality to them that has not been lived up to in a long time.I've also noticed that tons of people actually enjoy watching random people or D-list celebrities dance and make fools of themselves on national television or Youtube. Maybe that is why these 'Step Up' films are so popular. But these films are terrible. Why can't we have films like 'Singing in the Rain' or 'West Side Story'? I'm not sure what the answer is, but these 'Step Up' films have got to go, or at least, be of a better embodiment of talent.'Step Up: Revolution' is the 4th installment of the franchise and I think wanted to be an actual remake of 'Dirty Dancing', since its story-lines are so similar. But I imagine Kenny Ortega took one look at the script and or offer, and laughed and lit the script on fire. At least that was what I would have done. Then Ortega just thought to remake 'Dirty Dancing' himself, which he currently is. Good for him.How much is this 4th installment like 'Dirty Dancing'? On a level, which is laughable and unimaginable. We follow Emily (Kathryn McCormick) who is a fire cracker of a young woman just wants her life to be about dancing, so she moves to Miami (probably because the Will Smith video told her to). Low and behold, she meets a hot and charming guy named Sean (Ryan Guzman), who works at the local resort and happens to lead a large group of dancers who perform as flash mobs. These flash mobs are famous for their insane and difficult dance choreography around the city. Sound a bit familiar?Well, as it turns out, Emily has a father (Peter Gallager) who is a successful land developer who is also in Miami to start construction of a new high end community full of resorts and high rises. This just happens to be the same location of Sean's neighborhood and the flash mob stomping grounds. Dumm Dumm Dummmmm!As soon as Emily and Sean do the vertical mambo, they fall in love and Emily is torn between Sean and her father's ambitions. Emily's father wants her to stay out of his business as he will with her dancing. Sean and his flash mob find out about this horrific news and take to the world wide web to get the word out and strengthen their profile and awareness. Just before the new development is set in motion, Sean and his minions, and of course Emily show up and perform and dance number to prove and show the corporate people just how amazing it is to dance in hopes of saving the neighborhood. Here is where you realize you have wasted a good chunk of your day.The acting is atrocious in this film. Patrick Swayze could have done a better job in his current state than any of the actors in this film, including Gallager. I would have actually preferred that. The only thing that this film has going for it is the somewhat intense and fun dance routines, but mostly it is all very cheesy and ridiculous. Hell, there is even a vehicle dance number. Yes, cars that actually dance.'Step Up: Revolution' is a fast paced and quick cutting film that goes nowhere and has nothing to offer besides flashy images and annoying characters and dialogue. With this 4th installment of the Step Up franchise, please avoid with all your energy, and focus that energy on a better dance film. "The horror. The horror."
laurenbrigittepool
I love step up so much, but this is the worst one so far. The movie starts off so good with that awesome dancing scene at the beginning and then it starts to get really boring and half the time I don't even understand what is going on in the movie. I wish that they could do something different in each Step Up movie other than just two dancers who meet and then fall in love in every movie. it just feels like the movies keep repeating itself. I could think of heaps of ideas for dancing/hip hop movies and they don't always have to have romance as half of the main story. I'm looking forward to the fifth and I know that there's going to be another romantic story in it as well. I don't understand why they can't make up another idea, too many love stories in every type of a movie will eventually just get boring.
Ellie-Mae Fuidge
Exciting, fast paced and well choreographed, Step up 4: Miami heat is a must see film! The dances are all choreographed to go so well with the music and the actors are very skilled and talented dancers. This film is best suited for teenagers of any age, as well as adults. I think this film would also be good to see if you are an aspiring dancer or if you are working towards a qualification in dance as it can give you loads of inspiration.As well as lovely dance routines, the plot is a brilliant write up which will not bore you!In conclusion step up 4 is an eventful, well-thought out film that will be sure to make you sit and watch it until you reach the end!
Ashkan (AshkPunk)
Better story, Different, Sexier. It's going to surprise you over and over. With awesome choreography and flawless dancers this movie is the best Step Up yet. One of the best moments is when they start to dance, if you're a dancer its not possible to sit down and just watch. The choreographer Mr. Jamal Sims has done an amazing job, just by watching the dances you will understand the story. Of course the movie isn't perfect, for most people the story is repetitive (especially if you have seen the previous Step Ups, the story's origin is from Step Up 1,2,3 with some changes) but you will be so drawn to the dance's that story isn't as much as important to you as other movies.
