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Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly.
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This trite teen romance has too little plot and not enough dancing.

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Anna Smith Empire Magazine 11/30/2006
2/5
It's the usual case of great dancing, bad acting and even worse dialogue in this very guilty pleasure for fans of the genre. Go to Full Review
Philip French Guardian 10/28/2006
This is a cliche-ridden movie by people to whom formula is clearly mother's milk. Go to Full Review
Stella Papamichael BBC.com 10/24/2006
2/5
Debut director Anne Fletcher fails to put a new spin on umpteen romantic hoofers. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Jun 26
2/5
This is one of those movies that you can just watch and enjoy without having to think too much. Go to Full Review
Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Jun 26
2/5
It's so bad, it's kinda good. The dance scenes were solid but the overall story was very mid. Go to Full Review
Jana Monji Age of the Geek 08/13/2021
4/5
Step Up 3D is a great showcase for some of today's best dance talents and one of the best examples of 3D technology adding to a film's impact. Go to Full Review
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My K @RT89310424 4d This movie make me wanna dance. See more Ozlem D. @ozlemdavis May 4 Love this movie!! I highly recommend watching it with your teenagers. It still holds up and lands. See more Mike R. @MikeRotcherts1 Apr 12 Captivated by first scene with busty principal. Tyler’s (Channing Tatum) rough edges give the film a gritty perspective as a white man who battles racism growing up in the hood. The lady dancer (Nora) wows with her versatility in adopting Tyler’s street style and swagger. The dancing is too hot to handle, I was sweating and I live rural Michigan and it’s December. **spoiler alert** Don’t let the negative reviews fool you, this movie is true to the Baltimore underground dance scene and adds a drive by shooting for authenticity. The subplots involving the family drama of single parents rang true as a person who grew up in a violent and abusive household that forbid dancing. The soundtrack perfectly juxtaposes the elegance of classical dance and the head bobbing beats birthed in the ghetto. If I could give this movie 10 stars I would, I showed my son this movie and he has not stopped trying to moonwalk. He 32 and lives in the attic above me so it’s hard to sleep. See more Barbora S @RT88446617 Mar 28 I absolutely don’t understand why this film has such poor ratings when, in my opinion, it’s one of the best dance movies of all time. It perfectly captures the era when hip hop and street dance were at their peak. Channing Tatum moves like a king—he’s absolutely fantastic. Jenna Dewan is incredibly charming and an absolutely perfect dancer. The plot is great, the music is amazing, and the choreography is beautiful. It’s one of my all-time favorite films, and I truly don’t understand why it isn’t more appreciated. You may prefer Dirty Dancing or Saturday Night Fever—no one is taking that away from you—but for me, this film authentically reflects a specific era and style, and I honestly have nothing to criticize, even in the way it’s filmed. See more Bri B. @bri_rates_movies_06 Jan 24 Watched this movie with my friends for the very first time and was greatly disappointed… The acting was poor. The costumes sucked, and the plot line was fitting to too many harsh stereotypes. To watch this movie again would be a waste of time and an utter nightmare.. See more Garrett B @garrettbowman Nov 12 Demonstrating versatility of CT while making joke of people like me. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly.
Director
Anne Fletcher
Producer
Erik Feig, Jennifer Gibgot, Adam Shankman, Patrick Wachsberger
Screenwriter
Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg
Distributor
Buena Vista
Production Co
Summit Entertainment, Eketahuna LLC
Rating
PG-13 (Innuendo|Brief Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Musical, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 11, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$65.3M
Runtime
1h 38m