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One of these days Step Up will realize that it's better for the characters to just whimsically dance like in old musical movie without forcing an already stagnant plot. The movie boasts a dynamic choreography and stellar music to go with it, some are timed just right and they are admittedly entertaining. It commendably tries to bring a dancer's perspective on their life style and tribulation, but the plot often contradicts the effort by putting overly flamboyant characters or tired plot. In the end it's just another drawn out excuse for a dance battle, albeit a rather spectacular one.

Story revolves around characters from previous installments, collaborating to make a crew to win the high stake dance competition. No Channing Tatum though. If this sounds familiar, it is. There are monetary issues, personal issues and dances in between. For what it's worth, the two leads try to bring more emotion to the mix, although only a few good moments come out of it. Adam Sevani (Moose) is a star, the uncrowned lead of the series. It's quiet amazing that his side story resonates more than the actual main plot.

Problem arises when the movie attempts to exaggerate flamboyant lifestyle, especially those of celebrity's and their reality television. It's far from witty; in fact the humor tends to fall and becomes tiresome to watch. The main antagonists are mediocre unsavory characters; the male is copied directly from the typical random thug that messes with Chuck Norris or Steven Seagal at a bar, while the female is a botched version of Stanley Tucci's character from Hunger Games.

When the characters don't banter they perform well. Using odd props and good dance moves, they manage to produce a spectacle. Most of the cast are primarily dancers, so they convince the audience better using motion than poorly written script. Wardrobe looks good, each dance is represented with unique costume, the steampunk one is particularly exceptional. With simple yet effective effect, these dance sequences are the heights of the movie.

Like any other installments, the plot is almost a hindrance as audience waits for another dance scene to erupt. It does try to make audience relate, although it misses the mark more often than not, which is a shame since it invests plenty of time for it. The glossy choreograph and heart-thumping soundtracks present an enjoyable light flick, and to be fair it's what viewer would expect, but sadly nothing more.

Away from Miami into another dance competition that is. This is a direct sequel to the last Step up, which hadn't happened yet. The character Moose seems to be in all of them (and he is except for the first one, even if you could swear he was in every single one of them, like I did and thought), but other than that, there didn't seem to be a string/continuity apart from a story that seemed to be the same over and over again ... something a reviewer has stated here ... forgetting that Step Up Revolution tried to break the formula.

If that was successful or not we do get most of the same players (good guys) from the previous one, still looking for a job (and love apparently). And that's where this gets back to the classic story. With one minor "dent" if you want to call it that, which gets fixed by the end of it. There are some slick moves and I'm pretty sure some of the things will look great in 3D (only watched it in 2D though). Don't watch it for originality, only if you like the "genre"

I was having a good time watching this,just like the feeling i had watching the previous one. Despite the lack of storytelling -which i didn't really expect about it- the dancing scenes were all amazing and satisfying for all step up fans.If they add water and electric element to their dance moves on the previous movies,now they bring fire,sand,and wind -yes,lots of wind-.The thing i like the most is that the crews are back,your favourite characters like moose,jenny kido,and andie.Thats what keeps me excited watching this movie,and as a step up fan,im really satisfied.The final dance was breathtaking and excellent.i couldn't stop listening to the soundtracks now.If you like to dance and a feel-good movie,watch this one.

Don't be fooled. This is not an actual movie. It is a dancing show! The plot is minimal and cheesy. Young people who want to have a chance to fame while doing what they love most. Dancing. Any other plot elements like a couple of small dramas are short-lived and superficial.

Soooo, it all about modern dance. Pop music, hip-hop, breakdance.

In that department the "movie" is OK. If you aren't too much into it, you may find your self bored near the end since the later moves are not better than those at the beginning of th movie.

This is the 5th part of a series of films, but it doesn't matter if you missed the previous ones.

Overall a dance spectacle more than a movie with lots of modern music and some fancy acrobatic moves.

The fifth installment of Step Up is back in "Step Up: All In" with introducing more inventive choreography from expert dancer crews and containing almost all-star member of the series (minus Channing Tatum of course) into a dance competition in L.A. The movie brings a first class and entertaining show that is wanted from their fans. All the dances and flash mob are taken beautifully that has already been a trademark from all the series and what differentiates it from other dance movie.

Unfortunately there's a contrary and unbalanced between dance and whole elements in this movie. "Step Up: All in" suffers with mediocre yet predictable storyline, horrible written script, forgettable chemistry and some average acting from it's entire casts. The movie focuses only on the Vortex competition and how their ambition and preparations to win this thing without care less about anything that would bring boring moments and reduce emotional feelings for the character itself. In other words, this film felt stunning when it related to massive movements with loud R&B soundtrack mixed but once it touches drama and storytelling stuff, it's just that awful. Overall, "Step Up: All In" isn't a game-changer of the series, in fact it's definitely just a similar movie from the previous franchise with this time L.A as the background. It shows never-ending competition that is so exhausting to see, but as long as it still delivers spectacle and great moves, it seems would satisfy it's fans and safely stick them from their seats until end credits appear.

First of all, I am a huge fan of Step Up movies..because i'm a dancer myself and come on guys who doesn't want see a dance movie..but I will review this movie fairly not only as a fan. Moving on to..

The Upsides -

Good cinematography, sensible humor😀...few flaws in characters(of course they r dancers not actors) but still a good job ..Costumes and all Stages looked pretty cool...budget well spent..!!

Dancers, as they have been in prequels.."Awesome" ..but the dance scenes not so great(bit disappointed)..

The Downsides -

Storyline as it have been since step up 1..same and empty, also Music and soundtracks were a real let down compared to the prequels. Poor camera work during dance scenes(really annoying)..seemed a mess when all characters performed at a time on a small stage. The movie is not as good as step up 2,3 and 4(which is disappointing)..but it will make you jump out of your seat & start dancing...

Finally, Step Up:All In____"You're Not Gonna Remember it in T-Minus One-Day🕦.......🕟Yup Already Forgot"..!!

Everything about this movie sucked. Well, everything but the camera work. Acting is horrible, the whole movie is illogical. Breaking into dancing wherever - cops, security don't care. The forced drama and childish behavior (did I mention poor acting?).

Prior installments were at least somewhat realistic, you had a connection with the main character(s).. Not here. everything is just lumped into one big mess of "big show"..

and what's up with the Girl on Fire references? Couldn't come up with something better?

very sad that we paid to see this garbage

I will admit I was nervous, being a Step Up fan, that this was going to suck! Fortunately, it doesn't at all. It's fun,the music is great, and the end is maybe the best dance sequence of any of the films! I brought a couple of people with me to the movie that were not STEP UP fans and they sincerely thought it was good. O.K., the acting is poor, but you expect that ( to a certain extent) in films like this. But who cares? It adds to the campy love of the films. It's a fun movie and I love the fact they brought back many of the characters form the earlier films. If this doesn't succeed financially, it will be a shame. It's better than a lot of movies out there!

Dancing, a simple act of motion that captivates so many people in the world. Hollywood has continuously created movies that encompass those gifted in this art, from classic musicals to today's modern competitions. One such series is the Step Up series, a film that many years ago lit a fuse that would revolutionize the dancing community. While the first installment actually had a decent plot filled with emotion, the movies to follow became diluted tales where moves, comedy, and predictable love stories became the emphasis. With its fifth installment releasing this weekend, this reviewer is back at the theater to see what was in store. Does Step Up All In defy the trend, or has it just taken its place as another dance flick? Read on to find out.

One thing that this series has going for it, is that the main characters are pretty in some way, and this movie is no different. Picking up from the Revolution, All In has a hilarious opening where hopeful dancers are forced to parade around in ridiculous costumes, or shirtless for some. Enter Sean (Ryan Guzman) the justice filled rebel from the last series, who somehow has become quite pig headed since moving to L.A. Guzman wasn't bad mind you, but his character's inversed morals were annoying, and lacked the emotional drive to back it up. Leading lady Briana Evigan helped a little, her qualities a bit more realistic and noble, but even her emotional drive was flat. The result, another shallow love story that seems to develop out of thin air, and have the depth of a kiddy pool. Perhaps it was just for the eye candy, or perhaps it was just something to give the primary age group to latch on to. Whatever the case, it was sweet, but nothing I haven't seen in a hundred other romantic comedies, luckily with less crying. Of course there are some other characters that help bail the movie out. My main man Moose (Adam G. Sevani) has returned to the fray to provide not only amazing moves, but comedy as well. As for the main "bad guy" of this tale Jasper (Stephen Stevo Jones), he is more of a tool than a serious threat, a mere wannabe with a crew whose moves were sick. Other fan favorites return as well, though like always they are more of background characters or a medium for the humorous dialog.

Putting acting and characters aside, let's talk a little about the story. Surprise, surprise it's plain, simple, and just as predictable as the previous installments. Some of the love is authentic and admirable; helping to address some issues in the process, but for the most part is rather bland. Putting romance aside, truth is that the overall plot is very lacking in both emotion and suspense. The situation is simply winning a contest, and while that can be very tense, is rather boring in this installment. A few twists were attempted to be put into the mix, blatant attempts to put drama into crew to get some ruse out of the crowd. However, the drama lacked tension and heat, issues blowing over in seconds with rather emotionless scenes. Even the backstories leading up to this were underdeveloped, and the fear they tried to instill was absent, again blowing over them with ease. Although I knew it was going to be a predictable mess, I was hoping there would be some better delivery of the inevitable conclusion.

The story isn't what you come to see in these movies though. As I, and the movie production team know, you come for the dancing numbers. Step All In does just that, as the crew brings intense moves on to the screen. From the get go, the gang performs numbers that will have fans amazed with their bouts of strength, flipping and twisting as if it were no big feat. Dance numbers are a blend of flips, twists, and pop and lock that flow into each other effortlessly, a tribute to the fine choreography. Many of the numbers are elaborate, with the participants clothed in themed outfits that are part provocative and matching the songs at the same time. Speaking of the music, All In smashes the speakers with intense beat that are mostly gangster rap, electronic, and a little R&B. While not as diverse as the previous movie, in both music and numbers, I found myself dancing in the seat, as I got lost in the bass filled moments. The edgy music goes along with the nature of the numbers, almost all of them a battle between the groups filled with fake punches, cheesy taunts, and hooting for support. Simple I know, but the special effects they pulled out were fun to watch and most likely would have come at you in the 3-D version. Only once or twice did I find the dancing irrelevant or misplaced, being introduced only to give the audience another filler before the main event. For most though, the relevancy of the numbers won't matter though, because it's just more impressive dancing.

Step Up All In is a fun flick to watch, and fans of the series will be purely satisfied and entertained. Again it's a movie made for those who like gorgeous casts acting out simple love and spending the rest of the time dancing. Such a simple formula continues to be successful, so there is a good chance it won't change. Yet it would be nice if the delivery could be tweaked in some manner to get rid of some of the cheesiness. Overall though, I would recommend waiting to see this movie at home, unless you are looking for a movie to go to as a group. My scores for this movie are:

Drama/Music/Romance: 6.0 Movie Overall: 6.0

Sweet baby Jesus, lord Christ almighty, WHY DO THEY KEEP ON MAKING DANCE MOVIES? THEY ARE ALL exactly THE SAME. let me illustrate... girl moves to new city, girl meets boy, girl likes dance,boy likes girl, girl plays hard to get.. every dances in some stupid competition, girl and boy end up together... does this ring a bell??? THEY ARE ALL THE SAME.. IDENTICAL.. NO VARIANCE. WHY DO they KEEP ON MAKING DANCE MOVIES.. THERE IS Nothing THAT THEY CAN SHOW THE AUDIENCE THAT HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN DONE.. OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN...

Please stop making these movies. You already stepped in a toilet already.

Abandoned by his dance crew, Sean quickly assembles a new one with the help of a close friend in order to compete in a reality show called "The Vortex", which will reward its winner with a three year contract. Things won't prove to be easy as the recent past will come to haunt him while his mentality will tend to jeopardize his relation with the girl he likes. Add up a fishy conquest to the picture and you get a movie which excels through music and dance but fails to provide a good plot or a serious romance story. It's simply too cliché and too predictable to be a good story and too superficial in terms of romance. If you're looking for cool dance moves and entertaining music, this is a movie for you, if you want anything else, look elsewhere.

How did a movie which received generally mediocre reviews on release spawn an entire franchise? That's a weighty question about the foibles and excesses of Hollywood that you can ponder while watching Step Up All In, the fifth Step Up movie about a boy and a girl finding love amidst the dance-breaks. As you might expect, it's as formulaic as they come, with some decently-choreographed dance sequences that break up the monotony of the film's so-called 'plot'.

Sean (Ryan Guzman) just wants to make a living as a dancer, but he and his crew - the Mob - keep coming up empty at auditions. When everyone else in the Mob finally decides to pack up and head back to Miami, Sean stays in LA and resolves to enter The Vortex - a spectacular dance competition that will guarantee its winners a three-year show in Las Vegas. Sean sets out to find a new group of dancers, including opinionated Andie (Briana Evigan), even as his buddy Moose (Adam Sevani) wavers between his steady job as an engineer and his own desire to cut loose on the dance-floor. But, once LMNTRIX is formed and makes it into the finals of The Vortex, Sean's single-minded devotion to winning starts to create tensions within the new group.

Along the way, there's shady Vortex host Alexxa Brava (Izabella Miko) and nominal villain Jasper (Stephen Jones), a conspiracy to rig the competition, and a budding romance - obviously - between Sean and the sensitive Andie, who doesn't want to win so much as just enjoy her time with her new dance crew. But it's all largely window dressing, packed around a hugely predictable plot. Group members pull out for personal reasons and return triumphantly at the last minute, characters learn lessons about finding your own kind of victory in a difficult world, people dance to fall in love and forget their problems.

The cast is mostly dutiful, yet lacks the spark and charm that so evidently set Channing Tatum on his route to stardom after the original Step Up. Guzman is handsome but, in playing his pivotal role, doesn't manage to muster up much in the way of emotion. Evigan is more effective as Andie, hinting a little at the tragedies and pain that go into dancing everyday for a living, while Sevani provides good comic support as Moose.

At least the dancing is fun to watch. Every so often, characters stop to cut a rug, and some of it is genuinely quite thrilling. The final performance by LMNTRIX (and others) is a spectacular choreography blow- out that gleefully encompasses everything from sand and fire to acrobatics, even as it wraps everything up in a pretty, predictable bow.

If you're looking for revolutionary, thought-provoking cinema, Step Up All In is very much not the movie for you. This is fluff of the first order - and not even of the first grade - that might occasionally entertain the unconverted and will certainly thrill long-time fans, but is unlikely to do a great deal more than that.

Skilfull dancers from Step Up movies past join together to compete in the Vortex dance tournament.

I've only seen two of the previous Step Up films coming in to Step Up 5: All In. Because of that, I think I may have missed the excitement of the character reveals during this film as it was quite clear there were performers or actors who had appeared in previous installments who had returned but I didn't know who who they were... Anyway, the story here is very similar to Step Up movies past. There's a love interest, a dance group, everybody has a falling out, then they come together to save the day. Same ol', same ol'. The story is hardly anything to write home about, but, the visual presentation is incredible! The colour, the special effects and the 3D was awe inducing at times. The dance choreography was impressive, I don't know another word to use. I'm not into dance, never had an interest in it but the dancing in this film combined martial arts, steampunk and body contortion which I was strangly drawn in to. The music I also found more engaging in this film compared to films past as it combined a variety of music from 80's to rap to salsa as opposed to just one genre. Compared to Step Up 4, this movie is equally enjoyable but I did find the dance routines in Step Up 4 had a much larger scale to them, more use of colours and lighting and was designed for 3D in mind so visually it has the advantage over Step Up 5. However, I enjoyed the styles of music and certain dance routines more in Step Up 5 plus the acting was noticably better I thought with a much more attractive and talented lead actress in Briana Evigan. She can move!

Final Verdict: I don't want to admit it but I actually enjoyed this movie.. I'm not into dance, I'm not big on musicals and yet I was glued to the screen... when they were dancing anyway. It's very much a genre movie and won't be for everybody. Impressive choreography and stunning visuals made up for a boring cliched story and the 3D effects were pretty good to.

everything apart from the dance at moose's work place and the one at the very end this film is just so so bad. the terrible directing and messed up editing just make it feel like key parts have been left out for no apparent reason, and as for the blatant theft of scenes from countless other films like eminem on the bus in 8 mile, with the hoody on an music playing as it drives along montage style, and many others that i just cba to mention, just makes watching this un-original an clichéd film unbearable. the one an only reason i watched it to the end was to see what sexy costume briana evigan was gona be wearing in the her next scene, other than that its total pap

This was just not the best Step Up 3D movie this was the best 3D movie i ever saw. It should have been in IMAX 3D there was that much 3D in it. If you like the step up movies then you will love this spectacular 3D movie. It does have some parts that is a little grown up if you have kids that want to see this movie you may ant to look it over first. It was the best dancing movie i ever watched. The dancing in this one was suburb. If you like dance than you are going to love Step Up All In 3D. It was a wild good movie that everyone needs to see. So go to the movies and see this one of a kind masterpiece. It is one that you won't want to miss without a doubt i know you are going to love this thank you for reading tell your friend and family about this wonderful movie

One of the worst movie of the year. This movie packed a mediocre plot and a poorly written script filled with interchangeable one dimensional characters and a love story had that no on screen chemistry. The dancing were amazingly choreographed but horribly shot. The dancing was so visually tiring that for the first time ever, I had to look away from the screen due to the nausea it was causing. The characters were so interchangeable to a point I never bothered to learn their names, in fact, I believe their names were only mentioned once in the entire movie. Surprisingly, the character I liked the most was the one that looked like Effie Trinket mashed with Nikki Minaj. Ladies and gentlemen, the Scary Movie of the performing arts genre.

This is probably my second favorite installment in this franchise. The 3D brings nothing new, but the dancing makes up for it. Sure, the movie as a whole is cheesy and the story is again nothing new. A hip-hop dance crew chasing after their dreams. There is bromance and few clash in relationships than and there, but the formula is basically the same. The 4 scenes that stood out for me which was the bar dance battle, one of the midnight practice scene, the boxing ring scene and the final dance battle. Sure they rely a lot on the props this time around, but seeing how a lot has already been done before in this genre. I give it a pass, plus the costumes and props are a nice eye candy. Plus this genre is driven by showmanship for the most part anyways. Especially the steampunk costumes, which I thought was pretty cool. Again the romance elements just seemed forced in and not really all that necessary. Overall, it's a fun dance flick that has what it takes to entertain if you are one of the audience member that like this genre.

6.5/10

I guess I shouldn't be too harsh about this movie as I wasn't expecting anything worthy of an Oscar however, I feel that they have exhausted this type of plot. The storyline was soooooo predictable and got to the point where serious moments were actually funny because it was so corny and cheesy, I'm sure this is not what the movie makers were going for. Normally after these types of films I leave the cinema wanting to be a dancer all of a sudden haha but not with this, I just felt like I watched a spoof about a dance movie! The lead guy is nice eye candy which kept me in my seat but apart from that nothing else stood out. I'm surprised that it's rated so high on here, 3 out of 10 is more than enough! Sorry guys but time to hang up those dancing shoes!