briskhound2 said:just another typical teen movie
I have to disagree; this is far from just another standard teen flick. It represents an EXCELLENT fusion of the teen genre and the dance genre, bolstered by sharp direction, a meticulously crafted script, meaningful themes, and EXCELLENT choreography. 👍 👍 👍 👍
It is a high-energy film, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something engaging!
briskhound2 said:overloaded with clichés
The screenplay is so carefully structured, especially when paired with the dance sequences and strong direction, that those supposed clichés don't even register. Furthermore, the character development is quite superb.
Because the film innovatively blends the teen and dance genres, it moves beyond the simple label of being "cliché."
briskhound2 said:but it is far from being a good comedy or drama or... whatever it's trying to be.
The film stands as an excellent teen movie, and it isn't a bad comedy either, given the comedic beats it delivers.
briskhound2 said:(in the end the poorer school wins—totally unexpected—while the white kids happily take second place—how politically correct)
The Clovers won COMPLETELY DESERVEDLY. Their performance was phenomenal. 👍 They excelled at both the regional and national levels. Likewise, The Bulls earned their second-place finish through genuine effort. In my view, the racial dynamics were irrelevant to the outcome.