Shoshana Bush, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett, Christina Murphy, David Alan Grier, Amy Sedaris, Kim Wayans

"Dance Flick" is a good natured, over-the-top movie that spoofs the real dance flicks: "Save The Last Dance" (Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas) and "Step Up" (Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan). Characters Megan (Shoshana Bush) and street dancer Thomas Uncles (Damon Wayans) parody the film "Save The Last Dance." And it is that storyline that is most predominant in this film.

Given that this film was directed by Damien Dante Wayans, written by Keenen Ivory and Shawn Wayans and starring Damon Wayans Jr. one can easily see the influence of the irreverent skewed comedic flavor of the family that brought us "White Chicks."

Having said that, if you like watching movies that spend more time developing sight gags and extravagant take offs that feel like the original movie yet carry a good dose of absurdity, then you will enjoy this film. As for me, it quickly became tedious. Although the overbearing dance instructor Ms. Cameltoe (Amy Sedaris) was a laugh riot and just another example of the outlandish talent of the Wayans Family in bringing over-the-top comedy to you and me.

Chic Stars: **

Jan's Movie Rating System:
***** - Top-notch entertainment
**** - Compelling, heartwarming, thrilling, comical
*** - The a) story b) actors c) special effects saved/made this movie.
** - If you are bored, watch it, or wait for DVD
* - Don't bother. Too morose, too violent, too blase, an enigma.

Jan James Stetter
		About the author:
		Jan James Stetter is the "Media Maven" for Cincy Chic. A Cincinnati native, Jan resides in the side of town that bore LaRosa’s pizzas and Skyline chili. Stetter is a discerning film critic letting readers know what is hot and what is not at the box office. She welcomes input and feedback from her audience, so e-mail her at jstetter@cincychic.com.
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