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Step Up 2 the Streets

(2008, Rated PG-13, Musical, Starring Briana Evigan, Robert Hoffman, Adam Sevani)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Electrifying dance elevates an almost boring film.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Andie lies to her guardian about her whereabouts, and she's betrayed, even victimized, by her old friends. Still, one of them realizes the error of her ways and helps her. And her new crew is supportive and helpful. One character is so enraged by Andie's perceived disloyalty that he beats up her new paramour/dance partner.
  • Violence:

    Only one truly violent scene, but quite visceral: A teen gets beaten up by his dance enemies and is choked, thrown, punched, and kicked in a rage-filled moment.
  • Sex:

    Pretty mild for the dance-movie genre. Some suggestive dance moves (all in good, clean fun, though). Lots of flirtations but no sex scenes. Two couples kiss, one quickly, the other slowly and somewhat passionately.
  • Language:

    Fairly clean, except for rare use of "titties," "ass," and "damn." As an insult, the words "tuck you" are written on a character's stomach.
  • Consumerism:

    Very little: A Run DMC poster is visible, and one character wears a Yankees cap.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    A bit character takes a swig from what appears to be beer, then pours it over his head.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Step Up 2 the Streets

Parents need to know that this dance movie targeting teens -- especially fans of the original Step Up -- is age-appropriate for older tweens. There's little sexual material, swearing, or violence.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why dance is so important to Andie, who appears to have had a difficult childhood (though we don't get many details about it). How does it allow her to grow and learn? What sense of satisfaction does she get out of competing in the streets? Why do you think dance movies are so popular?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    LOVE IT!! its a good movie

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Perfect sleepover movie

    I LOVED LOVED LOVED this movie. I saw it when it came out and I think it's appropriate for anyone over 12. The dancing was amazing and the end was phenomenal.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    (:

    This one was also our favorite(: It was very danc-y loll. Not at all bad, only when the kid gets beat up. But, its very romantic towards the end(: Love the movie a lot.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    Good

    This movie is fun to watch but, i like the first one better because it made more sence to me, and Channing Tatum is hardly ever in this movie!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    This movie is BEASTIN!!!!!!!!

    I absolutley loveed this movie,i watch it every day. Me, Tuck and Moose we hang out!!!! They are awesome!!!!!There was not bad languge, sexuality or a bad message. GO MOOSE!!!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    i lost six brain cells watching this !!

    it was a relly good movie =]

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great street dance movie

    I went to see it in theatres and it was great!! some iffy scenes but overall really amazing dance movie. some language, but appropriate mostly! Great muzic!

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Louisiana
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Cute but Predictable

    I loved the first movie and couldn't wait til the 2nd one came out but it was a dissapointment. It was very predictable. Everything in this movie is not that bad so I would say Pause for 9 and On for 11. the onl yiffy content is some language (not very bad) and some violence (not horrible). But let your 9 year old watch it with the older sibling it's ok.

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    MADE ME JUMP OUT MY CHAIR AND DANCE

    Step Up 2 the Streets was better than Step Up,it was more dancing and less talking.It was funny,romantic,and dramatic in away and the best scene of the movie was when moose(Adam Sevani)stole the scene.I thimk he's the number one teen dancer.I reccomend this movie to all that love dance and drama.

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    this was the best movie my favorite i think kids of all ages can watch this

    OMG!!!!!!! it is a fantastic movie and not the least bit inopropriate if your a parent out there who wont let there kid watch it LET THEM WATCH IT DONT BE OVER PROTECTIVE thanks for listneing

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Shanty Got Low,Low,Low

    I loved it. I had written iffy on sex because of them holding their privates while dancing.

  17. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Great Movie!

    A must see. I personally thought that it was a great movie. After watching this I wanted to dance just like them. 5 stars!

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I wanted to get up and dance! and cheer!

    This was an apprpriate movie for teens probably 14 +, the dancing is clean, their are a few mild word to watch out for (nothing dramatic) and the song lyrics in the background our normally bad, but they dont sing the whole song in the background, so you dont hear it. It shows how to get through alot of different issues, and shows alot of useful concepts for teens to go over. #1 movie of the year! to me

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  20. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    awsome

    this is an amazing movie i do not know who would not like this movie

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