Step [It] Up: Your love, passion, life..

I caught a pre-screening last night of the new summer flick, Step Up 3D, out this Friday.



Step Up 3D is, as its name clearly indicates, in 3D— there's a first for everything, even for me— and is the third installment of the Step Up series. While it's not a movie to seek out for the acting or coherent character story lines, there are still elements of the film that make it worth checking out, or at least reading about.

The movie is about street dance. In sum, two groups- the good vs. the bad- are pitted against each other in a competition that will either save or destroy the good guys. This is one of those movies in which the scenes with the topic matter —dance— are the only ones of substance; everything else is just filler. Think of it like a dance show but nearly live given the 3D feature.


As for the aforementioned few things worth noting from the flick..

1) Nix Traditional Thinking: The movie starts off with Moose, one of the main characters, being dropped off at Washington Square Park as a new freshman on his way to study none other than Electrical Engineering at NYU [yes, there was branding all over the place], giving up his love of dance for 'practical' purposes. It's a perfect illustration that is the fault of too many people, parents especially. Fortunately, though, Moose finds a way get the best of both worlds, which is the ideal—as always, it's not about deprivation but moderation.

2) Discover Passion: Peppered throughout the movie is documentary-like footage of the dancers— what got them into dance, why they do it, love it, how it defines who they are.. It's inspirational, really, and motivation for everyone to find their 'dance'. In return, to gain are accomplishment, companionship, and health— mental, emotional, and perhaps physical. Dedicate yourself. Find your passion.

3) [Heart] Family: It isn't about blood, but love, support, and not giving up [on each other]. Nothing else matters. And in the end, true families prevail.



It's not the best film, but it's a decent and, for the most part, entertaining. And Moose dancing with Camille à la Gene Kelly down a quiet brownstone neighborhoody NYC street, and him in a drenched second battle are sure to please.




O, and Luke doesn't hurt either.. oops.




Happy Healthy Juicy Dance Film In Your Face!