Battle of the Year
Battle of the Year

Battle of the Year

2013
Movie
110 min
English

A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.

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IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic24/100
Google Users33%
Director: Joseph "Rev Run" SimmonsGenres: Dance, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

Dante Graham, a former B-boy prodigy, is tasked by his former mentor to assemble a crew of the best B-boys in the country to represent America at the Battle of the Year international competition in France. Despite numerous challenges and personality clashes, Dante and his crew must overcome their differences and train rigorously to bring the championship title back to the United States.

Critical Reception

Battle of the Year received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who widely panned its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired directing. While the dance sequences were sometimes acknowledged as a positive aspect, they were not enough to salvage the film's overall poor execution. Audience reception was also largely negative, with many finding the film to be a disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its generic sports movie formula and lack of originality.
  • The dance sequences are energetic but do little to elevate a weak narrative.
  • Features a cast of characters that are largely one-dimensional and unengaging.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a letdown, with many citing a predictable storyline and thin characters as major drawbacks. While some appreciated the dance performances, the majority felt the movie failed to deliver a compelling or memorable experience.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film prominently features breakdancing battles and was marketed as the first battle-dance movie to be released in 3D.

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