Breakin'
Breakin'

Breakin'

1984Movie90 minEnglish

A struggling young dancer joins forces with two breakdancers and together they become a street sensation.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Google Users75%
Director: Joel SilbergGenres: Dance, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

A struggling jazz dancer named Kelly gets a chance to prove herself when she teams up with two street dancers, Ozone and Turbo. Together, they form a dance crew called 'Electro Funk Styles' and prepare to compete in a major competition. Facing skepticism from the traditional dance world and challenges from rival crews, they must blend their unique styles to achieve success.

Critical Reception

Breakin' was a cultural phenomenon that captured the burgeoning breakdancing scene of the 1980s. While critically panned for its thin plot and dialogue, it was a massive commercial success and is fondly remembered for its energetic dance sequences and its contribution to popularizing hip-hop culture.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant and exciting dance choreography.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and stereotypical characters.
  • Seen as an authentic snapshot of early 1980s street dance culture.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film for its groundbreaking dance performances and its nostalgic representation of breakdancing's peak popularity. Some viewers found the storyline to be weak, but the energetic routines often overshadowed these criticisms.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack featured hits like 'Breakin' (There's No Stopping Us)' by Ollie & Jerry, which became a major success and is closely associated with the film's legacy.

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