- Actors: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Damaine Radcliff, De'Shawn Washington, Mario
- Directors: Anne Fletcher
- Writers: Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg
- Producers: Adam Shankman, Andrew Matosich, Bob Hayward, David Garrett, Erik Feig
- Format: AC-3, Colour, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: Spanish, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Touchstone / Disney
- DVD Release Date: 19 Dec 2006
- Run Time: 104 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000J3OTTQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 193,562 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In the tradition of any number of stories where a boy from the wrong side of the tracks falls for a posh girl, Step Up follows rebellious Tyler as he's forced to work with ballet dancer Nora to create a performance that could change both of their lives forever. Naturally, as young people thrown into these sorts of situations are wont to do, they fall madly and passionately in love, overcoming all their differences.
Aimed squarely at the teenage girl market, it's not a particularly new or interesting idea, and plays out in a fairly pedestrian way. But Step Up is calculated to appeal to a certain demographic--as evidenced by the soundtrack, which features the likes of Mario, Ciara, Kelis, Chris Brown, and Sean Paul--and in that respect, it succeeds masterfully.
The fact that the film's promoters chose to set up a MySpace profile instead of an official website, and that that MySpace profile has thousands of friends all posting adoring comments by teens who've watched the movie dozens of times, confirms this. Though Step Up may not be a great work of art, as a modern updating of a classic story, with hot young things in the lead roles and plenty of exciting dancing scenes, it thoroughly achieves what it set out to do. --Sarah Dobbs
Synopsis
Fans of Dirty Dancing and Fame will appreciate the moves in this tale of a sullen young thug named Tyler (Channing Tatum) who winds up doing community service at the Baltimore High School for the Performing Arts. At first he's just smirking and mopping the floors, but then Nora (Jenna Dewan), a talented dancer and choreographer, loses her partner to a fractured ankle mere weeks before the big showcase, and Tyler steps in as her partner. At first he doesn't take it too seriously but then again, he's never had a real chance in life. His best friend from the street (Damaine Radcliff) gets jealous and forces Tyler to decide which side of the tracks he thinks he belongs on. Meanwhile, romance heats up between Tyler and Nora, and there's some side business with the school's hip-hop composer (Mario) falling in love with Nora's hot friend Lucy (Drew Sidora), who is going out with an older man--a successful artist who cheats on her. As far as dramatic steps go, that's all fairly by the numbers, but the performances are strong. Tatum manages to be charismatic while playing his character like a real high school kid, that is to say, monosyllabically. The dialogue crackles and the editing is tight, while the big dance climax is, of course, a crowd-pleasing showstopper. Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under) plays the school principal. Alyson Stoner connects with some warmth and spontaneity as Tatum's little sister, as does rapper Heavy D in a bit part as a local crime lord.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I can sum this film up in one word. AMAZING.
When I first bought it, I watched it three times!
Ridiculous, I know. But I LOVE this film.
I love to dance and I think Channing Tatum is really hot so this film really a must for me.
Other reviews have said this film has the exact same storyline as many other dance films, but lets be honest - who watches a dance film for the storyline???
The moves are unbelieveable - who knew Channing Tatum could move so well?!
I would DEFINITELY recommend this film, it's fabulous, especially for dance lovers like myself.
Take my advice, buy this film - you won't be disappointed.
When I first bought it, I watched it three times!
Ridiculous, I know. But I LOVE this film.
I love to dance and I think Channing Tatum is really hot so this film really a must for me.
Other reviews have said this film has the exact same storyline as many other dance films, but lets be honest - who watches a dance film for the storyline???
The moves are unbelieveable - who knew Channing Tatum could move so well?!
I would DEFINITELY recommend this film, it's fabulous, especially for dance lovers like myself.
Take my advice, buy this film - you won't be disappointed.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Ok...so the story isn't that fantastic, but that really isn't why you watch a film like this is it?
The dancing is fantastic, it mixes classical and street dance extremely well, leading to an exceptionally inspirational and motivating final dance.
The film uses an excellent cast of yuong dancers/actors and puts in a bit of eye candy with channing tatum.
The film is a feel good film. Don't bother watching if you are looking for a gripping story line, but if you are interested in watching amazing dancing, then this is the film for you!!!
The dancing is fantastic, it mixes classical and street dance extremely well, leading to an exceptionally inspirational and motivating final dance.
The film uses an excellent cast of yuong dancers/actors and puts in a bit of eye candy with channing tatum.
The film is a feel good film. Don't bother watching if you are looking for a gripping story line, but if you are interested in watching amazing dancing, then this is the film for you!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A lot of reviews say this film is worth it for the dancing alone and I do have to agree but the story is nice aswell and the romance between the 2 leads Channing and Jenna is really sweet (real life couple too, how cute!!!).
Anyway back to the dancing, I would give anything to be able to dance like the characters in this film, my favourite part of the whole film is the club scene where its kind of girls v boys, when the film had ended I went straight back to that part to rewatch!
I havn't seen 'Step Up 2 The Streets' yet but the dancing in that is meant to be awesome aswell.
Anyway back to the dancing, I would give anything to be able to dance like the characters in this film, my favourite part of the whole film is the club scene where its kind of girls v boys, when the film had ended I went straight back to that part to rewatch!
I havn't seen 'Step Up 2 The Streets' yet but the dancing in that is meant to be awesome aswell.
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Excellent dvd my daughter loved this film would be happy to continue to carry on with this series of films.
Published 4 months ago by Colly
Most boring title of the series
Movie series usually worsen as the series goes along but in this case its vice versa.
Step up in my opinion is the worst of the trio from both the scenario and quality... Read more
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Published 13 months ago by cemalkavasogullari
Not as good as Step up 2 & 3
I brought this film last sort of went backwards! brought 2 & 3 1st and this last and I'm glad I did as if I had bought this 1st I might not of brought the others!! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. A. L. White
A honest film.
A very inspireing film with a true story based around life. great dancing and an amazing film which will leave you feeling happy at the end.
Published 18 months ago by Stephen
damaged DVD cover
DVD arrived in a completely damaged/crashed cover!
The package was not at all suitable... the post does not that much handle with care. Read more
The package was not at all suitable... the post does not that much handle with care. Read more
Published 18 months ago by C. Seidel
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fantastic film had to see these after seeing step up 3 in the cinema and lovin it so much
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Na Etheridge
NOT ALL REGION!!
Bought this blu trusting amazon when it says all region, big mistake, it does not play in US blu ray players. I have a samsung and a PS3.
Published 21 months ago by M. Credidio
Pretty darn good
I have to say, i love this movie. I love to dance so that's probably a major part of it. But i love Channing Tatum and the way he acts aswel. Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by Ms. S. Finn
What a fun movie.
A fun, inspiring, (clean) movie with amazing dance sequences, Step Up makes you believe that if you happen to be a bit different (and perhaps a bit of a rebel) you can still... Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Noell Rose
Films like this make me wish I went to dance school
I only watched this film after seeing Step Up 2 in the cinema, and first off was rather surprised that there was a complete change of characters in the two films (except for Tyler,... Read more
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