5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.2
Overview
When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the schools hottest dancer, Chase, to form a crew of classmate outcasts to compete in Baltimore s underground dance battle The Streets.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the schools hottest dancer, Chase, to form a crew of classmate outcasts to compete in Baltimore s underground dance battle The Streets.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is largely apolitical, focusing on universal themes of artistic expression, identity, and overcoming challenges. Its narrative champions individual talent and collective effort to bridge perceived cultural divides, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, particularly within its ensemble dance crews, which reflects the inclusive nature of the urban dance genre. However, its lead roles are traditionally cast, and the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center strong DEI themes in a critical manner.
Secondary
Step Up 2: The Streets centers on a dance competition and a heterosexual romance, with no discernible LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes present. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this framework.
Step Up 2: The Streets does not feature any transsexual characters or explore related themes. The narrative is entirely focused on dance, competition, and personal relationships within a performing arts school setting.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Step Up 2: The Streets is an original film sequel, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters. The film introduces new protagonists and supporting characters, and any returning characters maintain their original gender portrayal. Therefore, no gender swaps occur.
The film is a sequel featuring mostly new characters, none of whom have a prior established race. Returning characters from the first film are portrayed by their original actors, maintaining their established race. No race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.7
Critic Ratings
2.9
5.0
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