You Got Served
You Got Served

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You Got Served

2004
Movie
95 min
English

At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes21%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users65%
Director: Chris StokesGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

Elgin and David are best friends and roommates who make a living as street dancers. Their skills attract the attention of Wade, a successful music video producer, who offers them a chance to compete in a major dance battle. However, their friendship is tested when they both fall for the same woman and betrayal threatens to tear them apart.

Critical Reception

You Got Served was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its thin plot and weak dialogue. However, it found a dedicated audience among younger viewers, particularly those interested in urban dance culture, and became a modest box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic dance sequences and vibrant soundtrack.

  • Criticized for a predictable and cliché-ridden storyline.

  • Seen as a showcase for emerging hip-hop talent rather than a cinematic masterpiece.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's exciting dance battles and its focus on hip-hop culture. However, many found the plot to be weak and the acting to be unconvincing, with some feeling it was too derivative of other urban films.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Chris Stokes, also co-wrote the screenplay and plays a supporting role as Wade, the music video producer.

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