Girls Step
Girls Step

Girls Step

2015Movie115 minJapanese

Azusa (Anna Ishii) and Narumi (Fuka Koshiba) are 2nd grade high school students. They lack confidence and also any kind of ambitions. Hazuki (Karin Ono), Tamaki (Mika Akizuki) and Mika (Miku Uehara) are also unnoticed students at the same high school. These five girls form a dance club and begin to dance to get credits. They soon learn the joys of dancing and also learn to express themselves.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users77%
Director: Charles Stone IIIGenres: Comedy, Family, Music

Plot Summary

A passionate but struggling dancer, who is deep in debt, gets a chance to coach a college step dance team. She hopes to lead them to a national championship to earn enough money to pay off her student loans. However, she must first overcome her own cynicism and the team's internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Girls Trip was met with mixed reviews from critics, who praised its energetic performances and musical numbers but found its plot to be predictable. Audiences generally responded more favorably, enjoying the uplifting story and the humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant dance sequences and inspiring message.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Generally seen as an enjoyable, if unoriginal, family-friendly musical.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's positive energy, catchy music, and satisfying underdog story. Some viewers found the plot predictable, but most appreciated the themes of teamwork and perseverance.

Fun Fact

The film's choreography was developed by renowned choreographer Anthony Thomas, known for his work with artists like Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige.

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