I want to start this review by first setting expectations. The movie franchise is about dancing so don't be surprised if you won't see award-winning acting performances. The dancers have to act to weave a story together, and embed a dance routine that will go well with the plot. I am skeptical to watch a dance movie because I don't really dance, but then again I don't really act but it doesn't stop me for watching movies altogether.
There is a feeling of excitement at the start of the movie when they're setting up to perform their first dance as "the mob". What were they doing? Why does the coconut vendor have a camera? Who is the delinquent looking guy? How will they dance in that congested area? And why are all the girls in bikinis?
The dance routine turned out to be good. I actually find every performance to be creative. The best part is they're not dancing to win a competition. Well technically they are because they wanted to win a sponsor or something by getting viral on the internet. But they are not in a dance battle and that is good! I find it lame anytime a story revolves around winning a tournament where there are two competing sides and the main cast would win mainly because the other group is incompetent on purpose.
The dance routines get better from there, or to be more precise, much grand. I liked the dance in the museum and when they were in a corporate attire, but the dance in the "slums" felt bigger and had more impact than all the rest combined. I just wished the last dance between the two leads didn't ruin the vibe. But hey Kathryn McCormick is flaming hot in there so it's tolerable.
Overall it was entertaining and the story surprisingly holds together. Although even an average third grader can guess what happens next, we all know we watched it for the dance right? If you are looking for serious acting or can't appreciate even a simple dance step, you're insane to even think of watching this film. It was all about the dance, everything else you find good is a plus.
One burning question though. Can't they think of anything else to call their group other than "The Mob"?
