High Strung
High Strung

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High Strung

2016
Movie
96 min
English

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance crew they must find a common ground while preparing for a competition that could change their lives forever.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users54%
Director: Michael DamianGenres: Romance, Music, Drama

Plot Summary

In New York City, a young violinist whose scholarship is threatened meets a charismatic British contemporary dancer. They discover a shared passion for music and dance that transcends their different worlds. Together, they decide to enter a high-stakes dance competition, hoping to win enough prize money to help them both achieve their dreams.

Critical Reception

High Strung received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many criticizing the film's simplistic storyline and clichéd romantic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on tired tropes and predictable plot developments.

  • Performances are generally considered wooden, lacking the emotional depth required for the story.

  • The music and dance sequences are a highlight for some, but often overshadowed by the weak narrative.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a pleasant enough distraction with some enjoyable dance numbers, but many criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality. It's often described as a formulaic romantic drama that doesn't offer much substance.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Michael Damian, is also known for co-creating and directing the television series "The Young and the Restless".

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Reno

Reno

**A violinist meets a dancer: A love story.** That's a freaky poster, but the film was good. You know there are dance flicks even worse than this, especially, it was once a trendy theme, but now nothing impressive. In that perspective, t...