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Step up 3d - Adam G Sevani, Sharni Vinson, Rick Malambri, Jon Chu

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Movie propaganda

New York's intense street dancing underground comes alive in eye-popping Digital 3D in the third instalment of the Step up franchise as the raw, passion-fuelled culture goes global. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke (Rick Malambri) and Natalie (Sharni Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Adam Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world's best break dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

Theatrical propaganda posters

Step up 3d theatrical one sheet image

Target demographic movie keyword propaganda

  • Film dance teen sequel dancing competition underground three-dimensional romance

Persons of interest

  • Harry Shum Jr .... Cable
  • Adam G Sevani .... Moose
  • Sharni Vinson .... Natalie
  • Christopher Scott .... Hair
  • Rick Malambri .... Luke
  • Ruby Feliciano .... Mimi
  • Stephen Boss .... Jason
  • Keith Stallworth .... Jacob
  • Joe Slaughter .... Julien
  • Bryan Dechart .... Anton
  • Duane Adler .... Creator
  • Amy Andelson .... Screenwriter
  • Emily Meyer .... Screenwriter
  • Jon Chu .... Director

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Intelligence analyst

Agent Chereine Waddell

Theatrical report

I can say with confidence that I am not a hardcore fan of the Step up franchise, nor was I expecting to be too impressed with the film, but I can't deny that the visuals and choreography were extraordinary! It will sound pathetic but I have to say it was the best 3d experience I have had since Avatar. I confess I was a big fan of this film despite the slack I got for admitting that.

Let's be honest, you don't see these hip hop sensations for the storyline. Step up 3d brings nothing original to the narrative, being comprised of your usual tacky love story intertwined into the expected dance-off showdown. First prize is a big pay-off that will change the lives of these passionate street dancers and give them the break they are looking for, or in the case of this sequel will pay the rent to keep the warehouse dance studio running. There are a few twists that create some interesting plot dynamics with the loved-up co-stars, Luke (Rick Malambri) and Natalie (Sharni Vinson), though I am not convinced the casting of former Home and away star Sharni Vinson was the best choice: her rock-hard body and dance abilities outshone her acting abilities. However, I have to support the Aussie Hollywood newcomer on her success with getting the leading female role. Otherwise I thought the casting was well chosen, a mix bag of races and likeable characters.

The underlying message was both compassionate and moving in a corny but motivating way. Giving hope back to these street kids with a passion to dance. There is nothing memorable about the acting, but you can expect some eye candy and some killer routines alongside astounding action-packed visuals, designed to interact with you as a viewer, enough to give the 97 minute film a good review. The 3d clarity definitely gives this film extra brownie points and gives 3d definition a new benchmark. Even if you aren't a lover of hop hop or breakdance I'd say give Step up 3d a go on the big screen, you'll come out confident that you'll be able to pull off some great club moves on a Saturday night. Don't diss it until you have seen it. You might be as pleasantly surprised as I.

The dance, teen movie Step up 3d is directed by Jon Chu and stars Adam G Sevani, Sharni Vinson, Rick Malambri.

Government security censorship classification

PG (Mild coarse language)

Surveillance time

107 minutes (1:47 hours)

Not for public release in Australia before date

Film: 5 August 2010

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