Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)

Romantic sparks occur between two dance students from different backgrounds at the Maryland School of the Arts.

Director:

Jon M. Chu

Writers:

Toni Ann Johnson, Karen Barna

Stars:

Robert Hoffman, Briana Evigan, Cassie Ventura

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Briana Evigan	...	Andie
Robert Hoffman	...	Chase
Adam Sevani	...	Moose (as Adam G. Sevani)
Cassie Ventura	...	Sophie
Danielle Polanco	...	Missy
Christopher Scott	...	Hair
Mari Koda	...	Jenny Kido
Janelle Cambridge	...	Fly
Luis Rosado	...	Monster
Harry Shum Jr.	...	Cable
LaJon Dantzler	...	Smiles
Telisha Shaw	...	Felicia
Black Thomas	...	Tuck
Kmel Howell	...	K-Mel (as Kejamel 'K-Mel' Howell)
Jeff 'Rapid' Ogle	...	Rapid

Storyline

Following the death of her parents, teen-aged Andie West is living with her mother's best friend, Sarah. Andie, who doesn't care about school, is trying to figure out where she fits in in life. The only thing she loves is dancing with her street crew, the 410, led by Tuck. The 410 are the most notorious of the street crews in Baltimore and are wanted by the police for their acts of vandalism and public mischief. Sarah threatens to send Andie to live with relatives in Texas unless she cleans up her act, which includes ending her association with the 410 and trying harder at school. Andie's neighborhood friend, Tyler Gage, convinces Andie to audition for entry into the Maryland School of the Arts (MSA), an institution which ended up turning his life around for the better. Andie passes the audition but isn't sure she fits in there. The school's director, Blake Collins, isn't sure she fits in there either. Blake is a brilliant dancer but looks for conformity to his way. After learning ...

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Plot Keywords:

dance off | dance | student | audition | kissing in the rain | 

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Taglines:

It's not where you're from. It's where you're at.

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Genres:

Drama | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, some suggestive material and brief violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Russian

Release Date:

14 February 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Step Up 2

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$17,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$22,125,429, 17 February 2008, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$58,017,783, 22 May 2008

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$150,816,700

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures, Summit Entertainment, Offspring Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

To prepare for the role of Chase Collins, Robert Hoffman actually went into the Baltimore city underground dance scene and participated in competitive break dance circles.

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Goofs

Some of the dance moves in the last dance is played backwards. You can tell by Andie's hair moving the wrong way when moving.

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Quotes

[Andie is trying to get the dissenting mob's attention at the Dragon dance club]
Voice From Crowd: You are not the valedictorian!

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Alternate Versions

Also released in a 3D version.

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Connections

Referenced in Hart of Dixie: A Better Man (2014)

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Soundtracks

Hypnotized
Written by Akon (as Aliaune Thiam), Plies (as Al Gernod Washington)
Performed by Plies featuring Akon
Courtesy of Slip-N-Slide Records, Inc./Atlantic Recording Corporation
Akon appears courtesy of Up Front Entertainment and SRC/Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recording,
Inc.

User Reviews

Moderately fun film

"Step Up 2 the streets" is a movie that is for a fun, "no-thinking" outing. The sequel to the popular "Step Up" was obviously not as good as the first (sequels and prequels never really are) but it was a fun film to watch.

There was a few good comedic scenes, and the street dancing really was incredible, especially at the end of the movie. This kind of movie is obviously going to be a little bit predictable and cheesy, but still- it's fun to see with some friends on a Saturday night.

Also, the soundtrack really helped improve the movie; there were many excellent, cool songs playing throughout the film, such as "The Way I are" by Timbaland and "Low" by Flo-rida ft. T-Pain.

If you give it a chance, you may enjoy it. It depends on whether or not you enjoy feel-good, funny dance movies. If not, then don't go see it! The final verdict: Step Up 2 is a moderately fun film.