Movie Review

Several Steps Down: Really

by Pujanee Galappaththi

The newest addition to the sensational dance movie series of all times, 'Step up', known for its breathtaking choreography, mind blowing dance moves and Channing Tatum is, is,' Step Up: All In'. However this latest sequel takes a massive step back, presenting the worst dance routines on the history of dance.

After the incredibly revolutionary message delivered to dance lovers all over the world in the last movie, 'All in' strongly establishes however much you feel alive under the spotlight, dancing is not a profession which will pay the bills for you.

The movie begins as Shaun (the protagonist) moves to LA crew 'the mob'. Together with a bunch of great dances from the previous Step Up serials they make a dance crew to compete in a massive dance competition called the vortex. But there's no Channing Tatum.If you thought Step Up was the standard of dancing, you might change your mind after this one. A bunch of old school moves together with a stale choreography and a hideous excuse of a plot would be one way describe this one. Well, there were a couple of sick flips, and an interesting combination of dance styles, well its Step Up.

The colour palette is however, pretty impressive, the intriguing mix of shades, settings to match the quick beat of the movie and the change of scenes could be appreciated. It is pretty appalling that the emotional connection between the characters and the audience as opposed to the previous serials, is extremely minimum. There is barely a climax and hardly any plot twists. If you ask me, there is hardly a story.

The romantic development of the story is as insensitive as the series of boring scenes. It basically forces a connection between two individuals who have zero chemistry just for the sake of the plot. So you find it extremely funny how two people who hated each other completely falls in love after one dance.If you are looking for something to kill time and get through a boring rainy evening, this may be the movie for you. But if you are looking for a hot dance movie, forget it.