Bring It on: Fight to the Finish
Lina Cruz and her family move from the urban streets of East Los Angeles to the sunny beach town of Malibu, where at her new school, she attempts to beat competitive cheer coach Avery in the... Read allLina Cruz and her family move from the urban streets of East Los Angeles to the sunny beach town of Malibu, where at her new school, she attempts to beat competitive cheer coach Avery in the Spirit Championships.Lina Cruz and her family move from the urban streets of East Los Angeles to the sunny beach town of Malibu, where at her new school, she attempts to beat competitive cheer coach Avery in the Spirit Championships.
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- Stars
- Cholo
- (as Christopher 'War' Martinez)
- Isabel
- (as Laura Ceron)
- Avery
- (as Rachele Smith)
- Christina
- (as Nikki Soohoo)
- Whitney
- (as Brittany Carson)
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Nothing special but Not bad
But the main problem of this movie is underdevelopment of certain characters like 'SKY' but the acting wasn't bad
If you are in to cheer leading or want to see a cheerleader movie with good cheer leading action go for it and you will not be disappointed.This not a great movie but it is watchable And i give it a 4.5/10 rating
the All Star Jaguars were the WOW team
Okay, about the movie itself. The first bit, oh, cr... I was already thinking up a super-negative headline. Let me say one thing straight. Christina Milian as the lead girl, no way. Old enough to be a teacher. In the patio training scene with personal favorite Sky, there you see real youth, real delicate movements. The weak link in the whole thing is a performance that just alienated me from the get-go. It did get better. But the damage was done...
To the reviewers complaining about not understanding, well, if you're watching on DVD, switch to subtitles. One round of that, next time you won't need it. It is a pretty valid point if you're not watching on DVD, though. I would not have been able to catch what was said.
I ended up enjoying it immensely. And if The Raven compliments, well, take it as a feather in your cap.
Just seemed to have missed the mark
However, the screenplay leaves much to be desired. The story is slow and lacks the depth or creative narrative of the original Bring It On. While the first film successfully combined competition with personal growth and complex character interactions, Fight to the Finish primarily focuses on cheerleading rivalries and the routine of preparation and competition. This narrow focus limits emotional engagement, leaving viewers with a sense that the characters are underdeveloped and the story lacks substance. The pacing suffers as a result, making some sequences feel drawn out or formulaic.
Director Bille Woodruff handles the cheerleading action competently. The routines are visually appealing and well-choreographed, showcasing the athleticism and teamwork of the cast. Yet, while the action sequences succeed, the narrative fails to build sufficient tension or provide meaningful character arcs. Moments meant to evoke investment in the story often fall flat, leaving the film feeling like an extended showcase of routines rather than a fully fleshed-out movie.
Despite these issues, the film has its entertaining moments. Milian's presence and the spirited cheer sequences offer fun for fans of the franchise, and there's a nostalgic appeal for those who enjoyed previous installments. While it doesn't reach the storytelling quality or charm of the original, it delivers the basics of a cheerleading movie: rivalry, performance, and teamwork.
Ultimately, Bring It On: Fight to the Finish is an average entry in the franchise. It's worth checking out for Christina Milian's performance and the lively cheer routines, but it's not a standout film and lacks the narrative depth and engagement that made the first movie memorable. Fans may enjoy it as a light, fun watch, but it doesn't hold up as a strong continuation of the series.
not the worst, not the best
Too many Latino stereotypes but has good central themes
First off, setting up the story is poorly done for this movie. The writers failed to set up the story by excluding important details eg: it's not explained how Lina's Mom and rich stepdad met since they come from different socioeconomic worlds. So how did they meet?
In general, the characters need more depth, but maybe there's an exception for a cheerleading movie. The character growth is underdeveloped but central themes of love, friendship, and family kept this movie together.
The acting is good, but the scenes didn't make sense eg: How did these teenagers have their party at a club? Yet sodas were on the tables lol. The characters were over the top with Latino stereotypes from East LA. But I LOVE the dancing, LOVE the music, and Christina Millan is hot when she appears on the screen. And I love Lina's friends!
My biggest complaint is that the movie has too many Latino stereotypes throughout. Overall, this movie deserved it's current 5/10 rating because the consistent stereotypes were offensive and uncomfortable to watch.
Anyway, I hope my review was helpful :)
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie was filmed at locations around Malibu.
- GoofsCatalina says she's Cuban-American, but she uses words or slang that are not Cuban at all. For example, she says "SOIS familia" which is, in Spanish, the second-person plural that is only used by people from Spain. Cubans would have said "SON familia" meaning "YOU are family." She also says "Orale," which is a common interjection in Mexican slang only.
- Quotes
Catalina 'Lina' Cruz: This is Sea Lion territory. Don't ever shake your conceited Jag butt over here again!
Avery: Excuse me. Then who's supposed to show your school what a real squad looks like?
Kayla: Not this mariachi band.
Treyvonetta: [aggressively] You're so lucky I found Jesus.
Gloria: [pulls the antagonists apart] Hey, hey, hey...!
Treyvonetta: I didn't use my hands!
Gloria: All right! But you can't *fight* girls like this. They press charges.
Avery: Right. Run away.
- ConnectionsFollowed by Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack (2017)
- SoundtracksLean Like a Cholo
Performed by Down aka Kilo (as Down)
Written by Down aka Kilo (as Juan Martinez), John Stary and Micheal McEvans
Courtesy of Silent Giant Entertainment
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- Bring It on Cinco
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- Runtime
- 1h 42m(102 min)
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- 1.78 : 1






