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Feeling like a girly night in before your wedding day? Here is our latest film review so you can order in the pizza and take some down-time with your girlfriends…

Step Up 2: The Streets is essentially a dance movie and if you love dancing, street dancing in particular then this movie is perfect for you! Set in Baltimore, in the USA, Andie (Briana Evigan) is a troubled teenager whose passion is dance. Since her mother passed away she has been dancing with the ‘410’, a prestigious crew who mean the world to her. But, when her mother’s best friend decides that she can no longer take care of Andie with her skipping school and late nights, her world is shattered with the prospect of moving away. Her one last chance is to get into the MSA, a posh dancing school where her talent can be truly recognised. Her efforts are successful due to the admiration of the director’s brother, dishy Chase Collins (Robert Hoffman).

Andie's relationship soon deteriorates with the 410 until she is chucked out for not attending rehearsals, seeing she is in need, Chase offers to start their own crew. At first it seems like an unlikely prospect but soon Andie realises that they are in for the chance at performing at the most-anticipated dance event, ‘The Streets’. Romance blossoms between the pair and events continue to go against them with the 410 doing everything they can to stop them. But, will they eventually succeed beyond their wildest dreams?

The film overall is pretty good, whether you are a dance fan or not as there are other interests in there. Don’t be put off by the slow start, it gradually builds up and soon gets much more interesting. It certainly has some impressive dance moves and the acting cannot be faulted, with a great ending which will make you smile and possibly cry. It’s well worth watching for the pure enjoyment and cheesy lines as well as the true drama and tension that it manages to create. A sweet film, ideal for a lazy night in.

WP Rating: 6/10
Out on DVD from 14th July at all major retailers.

Check out the How to Step Up video guide on the YouTube links below by Diversity.

G Force Street Dance Weekend 2008 UK Championships sponsored by Step Up 2 DVD and The Stage takes place Sunday 27th July 2008 at Victoria Apollo, London. For tickets and further information call the Box Office 08448 700234 / 0844 847 2350 or visit gforceproductions.com

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