Clichéd, but still kind of fun

Rating: 5/10 (9 August 2006)

Saw this movie in a sneak preview last night. It was so full of dance movie clichés that I thought for a moment it was made by the same guys that do the Scary Movie series. I ran a mental checklist in my mind and it hit nearly every single one I could think of. But, in the end, it was cute and actually had a few laugh out loud lines or moments. The dancing was fun. One particular dance scene when all the Performing Arts students let loose at a party was exhilarating. I wanted to be in that group having a good time. At any time when there's no dancing going on, the movie slides into mediocrity and sub-par acting. Watch the extras in the background. Man, do they overdo it! But when the music starts, you just want to get up and move.