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Step Up 2 the Streets (2008)

Reviewed by Gregory Kirschling | Feb 13, 2008

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Details Release Date: Feb 14, 2008; Rated: PG-13; Length: 98 Minutes; With: Briana Evigan and Robert Hoffman

Image credit: Ron Batzdorff

DANCING IN THE STREETS In most respects, this flashy-dance sequel is not a Step down from the original

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In a sequel that features the original's Channing Tatum only in cameo, a Baltimore teen (Briana Evigan, very winning) enrolls at an arts academy, leaving her street-dancing pals behind. So far, ho hum. But when she decides to form a new crew with her classmates, Step Up 2 the Streets improves considerably — and it doesn't skimp on cool pretzel moves. Never mind that the movie heedlessly asks you to cheer against the less white, less privileged street kids. (Okay, mind a little.) B-

Originally posted Feb 13, 2008 Published in issue #979 Feb 22, 2008 Order article reprints

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