Step Up 3D Review

Step Up 3D Movie ReviewDirector: Jon Chu Screenplay: Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer, based on characters created by Duane Adler Cast: Rick Malambri, Adam Sevani, Sharni Vinson, Alyson Stoner Time: 106min Age Restriction: 10LM

Genre:
Dance/Drama/3D

Summary Review:
Step Up 3 is all about the incredible dancing and the new 3D effects.

Synopsis:
Moose (Adam Sevani) is just starting college at NYU and has promised his parents to give up his dancing so as to focus on his Engineering degree.

But when he gets challenged, Moose can’t help but let loose and he soon joins The Pirates, a crew of street dancers from all walks of life.

Step Up 3 starts with a series of inspiring clips from dancers speaking about how they got into dancing and what it means to them. Although the deepness soon gets lost as the movie becomes one breathtaking dance sequence after another, the intro successfully sets the tone of passion, which helps to explain the characters attitudes when the script and storyline fall short.

The music is excellent and there is a fresh creativity in the dancing.

If you decide to watch Step Up 3, you must see it in 3D. I watched it in 2D, but you can see the movie was made for 3D – some of the dance moves seem almost too fast for the 2D and the transitions are slightly blurry in places where the 3D is missing. There are also one or two scenes that you can just see were made to look awesome in 3D.

Step Up 3 is for the dance fans. If you go in expecting a moving story and witty dialogue, you’ll be disappointed by the repetitive plot, but if you want to see likable dance characters passionate about their art having a blast, Step Up 3 will be a great night out for you.

Mao’s Last Dancer Review

Mao's Last Dancer Movie ReviewDirector: Bruce Beresford Screenplay: Jan Sardi, based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin Cast: Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen Time: 114min Age Restriction: 10M

Genre:

Drama

Summary Review:

Mao’s Last Dancer is a captivating film with exquisite dancing and acting, about finding the inner strength and discipline to pursue your dreams.

Synopsis:

Li Cunxin (Chi Cao) grew up in Communist China in the 1970′s. At the age of 11, he was “chosen” and taken from his family to become part of the first ever Chinese ballet company.

Madame Mao, wife of Mao Zedong, the dictatorial leader of the Communist Party, strove to revolutionise the country’s cultural landscape along with its political and economic landscapes. The ballet was thus meant to be an artistic representation of China’s revolt against the Western principle of capitalism.

But Li is discovered by the artistic director of an American ballet company and given the opportunity to go to America as an exchange student. Suddenly, opportunities and possibilities that he could never have imagined begin opening up to him.

Mao’s Last Dancer is an engrossing film about courage and discovering new ideas and freedoms. It is based on Li Cunxin’s autobiography of the same name.

The dancing is fantastic and the cinematography does a brilliant job of translating the contrast between Communist China and liberal America into visuals.

But nothing can steal the show away from the remarkable character of Li, around whom the entire film revolves.

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