If its one thing I learned about getting free tickets to a movie, its that free also means poor quality. Not that this movie was a complete disaster. Rather, I sat in a      theater full of people who were either talking during the movie, making-out aka sucking face, dropping popcorn everywhere, cussing at the movie screen or simply loud and obnoxious. Yes, that is the people who go see Step-Up Revolution for free. Interestingly, I dont fall into that category, so I have no clue why I ended up going to this movie. Ah, remember now! Because a good friend of mine is obsessed with the TV show called, “So You Think You Can Dance”.  Apparently,  there was a contestant on that TV show that ended up to be the main actress of this film. Anyone heard of Kathryn McCormick? Well, my friend loves this dancer and so when she heard I had free tickets to this movie, she told me she wanted to go. Knowing what a “great” friend I am, I said sure. Why not? How bad can this movie be? This is when you are suppose to say to me, ” Duh! This is a bad movie. Haven’t you watch the other ones.” I would proceed to respond and say, “No I haven’t seen other Step-Up Dance movies”.

Anyhow, needless to say dancers should not be used as actors. Maybe the other way around is okay, but not the vice versa. You get what I mean. McCormick’s acting was gut wrenching awful. I get it. She was paid for this movie mainly to dance. But for the sake of my sanity, please don’t let this girl act. Of course, all these films have the same storyline. Boy meets girl, boy impresses girl with dance moves, and then girl falls head over heels. Later boy finds out that girl is some daughter of a real estate tycoon who is trying to destroy boy’s poor distressed hood. Another sad attempt of the Romeo and Juliet Shakespearean drama. Now throw in some hot salsa moves and you have a great romance movie. NOT!

I have to admit the only redemption to this film was the dancing (guess that was a given) and the movie set design. There was one part where the choreography was beautifully done within a museum. The dance moves were ballads integrated into the structural designs and images of the museum. Other than the creative dance talent and set designs, I cant see why anyone would pay for this movie. I guess in some ways, if you love to dance, this movie would inspire you to do so. Being that I hate to dance, my first reaction when the credits were rolling was to go to the bathroom and puke. That’s because this movie that was for free was done in 3-D!!!! WTF!!! Why do I need to see dancers in 3-D!!!

Step Up Revolution needs to Step-Out of the movie theaters and stay in the dance studio. If you want to try making a movie about dancers, try watching “Strictly Ballroom” and get an idea how to make a real film about dancers. Sorry Mr Scott Speer. This one is no go for you. Maybe you should stick to music videos. At least that’s only 3-5 minutes of my life which I wouldn’t be so upset about wasting my time watching your directing.

Step Up Revolution gets 4 Thumbs down from the Asian American Fob!