Step Up

Step Up (2006)
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, and Mario
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
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Grade: A++

This is one of my all time favorite movies (it helps, of course, that this movie has great dancing and stars Channing Tatum...which would help any movie). Tyler Gage (Tatum) is a tough guy who has had a hard life. After vandalising a performing arts school, his punishment is to serve his community service at said school. There, he meets Nora (Dewan), a very driven ballet dancer who is working on her piece for the end of the year showcase. After her partner is hurt and unable to practice, Tyler witnesses her auditioning students for a person to practice with, none of them good enough. Nora, on a whim, lets Tyler audition and decides that he's the only one that can handle the lifts. Nora's classical style and Tyler's street style clash from the very beginning. But what no one sees coming is that they actually gel and work out a new piece for the showcase that is the perfect blend between both styles. But, when Nora's old partner comes back, will she stick with Tyler or choose the easy way out? Jenna Dewan is good and Channing Tatum is his usual hot self, just with more dancing this time. And, boy, is he a good dancer.