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DJ, a troubled youth from Los Angeles attending the historically black Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. When adapting to his new environment proves difficult, DJ finds solace in joining a struggling fraternity where he begins implementing his street-style dance moves in an attempt to help the step team win the coveted National Step Show Championship. Before long DJ becomes the competing fraternity's... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Teen |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 54 min. |
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| Release Date: |
January 12th, 2007 (wide) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for a scene of violence, some sexual material and language. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$61,356,221 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Bob Townsend
"The stepping skills of star Short can't cover for unoriginal script and characters." more...
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C- |
Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"The raucous dancing...is where most of the drama is." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Mary Houlihan
"A nod must be given to choreographer Dave Scott, who skillfully blends the dance styles into an explosive whole." more...
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B- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"Short and Good are long on charm..." more...
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B- |
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