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At its core, Stomp the Yard is a romantic drama disguised as a dance film. Or is it the other way around? DJ (Columbus Short) is a troubled teen from Los Angeles who gets a chance for a better life when he is admitted into Atlanta's privileged Truth University. Just when he thought he had escaped a life of gangs, DJ finds himself in the middle of a "war" between two upper-crust fraternities where stepping (a popular dance form) is their weapon of choice. When DJ realises the girl he falls for is the girlfriend of the school's champion stepper, he joins the rival fraternity to try show her--and himself--that he's as good as anyone else there. Stomp the Yard is not the most original film. Add some drums and you've got Drumline. Change some of the characters around and you've got Save the Last Dance. What sets the movie apart is the stepping. The precision involved at this level is impressively complicated and Short--a dancer and choreographer--is beautifully expressive both as an actor and a dancer. Sure the plot is predictable and hokey at times, but Short and Meagan Good (as his crush April) have wonderful chemistry together, and the supporting cast--including Harry J. Lennix as DJ's no-nonsense uncle--are delightful to watch. --Jae-Ha Kim
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After a personal tragedy, DJ (Columbus Short) gets a second chance at a future when he is sent to a prestigious college in an affluent suburb, where "stepping" is a way of life. His raw talent and hip-hop inspired moves place him at the center of a fierce rivalry between two teams. In order to compete in the stepping championship, DJ must battle his own demons and learn the true meaning of brotherhood.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although the pretty much the whole film is predictable the dancing is out of this world. colunbus short is very impressive as an actor and this film proves he is not just a name in dancing. a very good role for meagan good as this is her first role as the female lead. good soundtrack and an enjoyable film
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
these films just keep getting better and better anyone that says new films are orginal are nieve to the industry there is no film that has never been done before it just adds new depths to the genre everytime we get a film like this stomp brings a classic west end dance genre and mixs it with street yes its been done BUT it still has new charathers a good message and AMAZING dance movments FACT
must get this dvd if you dance or like this type of film
must get this dvd if you dance or like this type of film
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I loved the film, You Got Served, but this is terrible! Everything about this film is a blatant copy of the film just mentioned. The actors (if you look closely at the dancers, you'll spot familiar faces), the fatal shooting, the departure and re-arrival of an important member of the team at a crucial point in the storyline, the girlfriend causing tension, the announcement of the 'winner'...
Unfortunately, its not easy to tell if the dancing is any good as theres too much fancy camera work and shooting from different angles and slowing down the framework... Disappointing...
Unfortunately, its not easy to tell if the dancing is any good as theres too much fancy camera work and shooting from different angles and slowing down the framework... Disappointing...
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Stomp the Yard DVD
The dvd arrived on time in good condition, I really enjoyed this dvd it had some absolutely brilliant dance moves in it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. C. Summons
Stunning
Can't praise them highly enough, love the humour and their sense of rhythm is amazing. If you haven't seen them in action you need to get this DVD.
Published 5 months ago by Wendymay
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This film is touching at times but mainly a light hearted, feel good film. The plot isn't brilliant and is a little predictable but the stomp/dance makes up for it.
Published 17 months ago by Abs
Maybe I was watching a different film!
I bought this film for my girlfriend for her birthday since she generally loves dance films but we all (both of us and two friends) thought it was terrible. Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Crawford
'you got served remake' reviewer doesn't know what he's on about
Being a dancer I of course love all dance films, but have got to say this is one of the only ones where the acting and plot live up to the dancing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Sarah hobson
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this film is brilliant!
purchasing this along with 'you got served' and 'step up 2: the streets', i was excited to see which film would be the best. Read more
purchasing this along with 'you got served' and 'step up 2: the streets', i was excited to see which film would be the best. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by Caroline of Kent
Street Dance
I love any street dance. It has so much energy that it makes you feel alive. This movie is never going to win any Oscars but it does make you root for 'the guy' and I did wanna... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2009 by L. C. Wren
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My mother got me to do this review as I purchased the DVD, I am a teenage boy who would never get up and dance. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by Enya21
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never has black fraternity and sonority been looked at in such an introspective manner which takes you to the grass root levels of american black culture as this dance drama set... Read more
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I didn't know what to expect by this film, i watched the opening scene previously to buying the film, and didn't understand what was going on so stopped, but after watching it a... Read more
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