The Breakdance Kid (2004)

User Rating:

4.2/10   

Director:

Larry McLaughlin

Release Date:

1 November 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Saving the day the 80's way!

Plot:

In 1984, loser pizza guy Whitey Johnson is run over by a semi truck on live television, making him a local hero...

Plot Keywords:

Mockumentary | Disco | Break Dance | 1980s | Underdog

Cast

Dustin Fasching	...	Whitey Johnson
Andre Meadows	...	Katfish
Andrea Morton	...	Sandra Bottoms
Alison Crane	...	Grace
Ted Jennings	...	Corey Shorey
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Blitz	...	Breakdancer 1
Brandy Castano	...	Jenni
Frank G. Curcio	...	Whitey's Dad
David Dacy	...	Reporter
Dizzy	...	Breakdancer 2
Jim Dunn	...	Competition Announcer
Jourdan Henderson	...	Reporter
Josh Luthy	...	Breakdancer 3
Robert E. Martinez	...	Fan
Jannette Cotrino McLaughlin	...	Reporter / Waitress
Julitta Pourciau	...	Sperm bank receptionist
Fiona Rene	...	Breakdancer 7
Brandie Riggs	...	Fireball / Jesse Legs
Don Roberts	...	Corey's Prep Friend
Lewis Sarkozi	...	Dr. Gerhart
Rita Stewart	...	Breakdancer 6
Struan Vaz	...	Breakdancer 4
Todd Wroblewski	...	Breakdancer 5

Runtime:

87 min (DVD version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo | Dolby

Filming Locations:

Austin, Texas, USA

Company:

Malt Liquor Films

Movie Connections:

References The Karate Kid (1984)

Incredibly funny movie with a surprising heart!

I loved this movie. I saw a screening of, "The Breakdance Kid" at The Austin Film Festival and could not stop laughing through the entire movie. The characters are very memorable and the filmmaker pinpointed the 80's genre right on.

But it's more than just a poke at the 80's. I went into the theatre thinking it was going to just be a very broad comedy and I was fine with that. But I actually was surprised at the characters and the relationships and the heart that was carried through in this film. Even though Whitey seems kind of stupid in the beginning, you really start to appreciate his blind faith in his abilities and his relentless efforts to succeed. The love story and the relationship his trainer Katfish were especially fun to watch.

I'm not sure if this film is bought by a studio already but I certainly hope it makes it out to video. I think its going to be one of those instant classics with tons of quotable lines.

Very funny movie-brings back the meaning of what a comedy is supposed to be.