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2008

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Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery. Read more

Starring	Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Riley Smith, Tessa Thompson, John Reardon
Director	Darren Grant
Genres	Drama

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  Dance-Tastic!
  
  At first i thought it was just going to be another wannabe dancer type film who finally makes it but actually i was suprised. This one had a little more edge to... read more »
  
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  - Dunstable
  - 24 Sep 2008 at 11:35
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  A Step Up from Step UP
  
  I think this film has been given some harsh criticism that it doesn't diserve. It has the three things you look for in a dance flick; that is good dancing, ... read more »
  
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- - Film_Addict
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  - 12 Oct 2011 at 19:02
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  Make It Happen (2008)
  
  Now this is a really bad film and disappointed with this film. I lost interest and was so pleased when it was over!. I never thought I would say that about a ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 03 Oct 2011 at 12:25
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  Make it Happen
  
  i liked the dance movies and this is in that list. Also i liked the story line within the film.
  
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  - 25 Jul 2011 at 16:03
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  A so-so dance film
  
  I quite enjoy watching dance films, my personal favourite being Save the Last Dance. Maybe I was expecting too much but I found this film to be a cross between ... read more »
  
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  - 17 Jul 2011 at 13:07
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  Yep, dance movie me up!
  
  It's better than a smack in the chops. If you like Flash dance, if you don't have high expectations, if you aren't into Aguilera-this is the film ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Jul 2011 at 20:12
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  Gets you moving
  
  I love dance films, Weather the story line is crap or predictable. It was easy to follow and not complicated at all.
  
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- - siannyflewog
  - 6 reviews
  - Swansea
  - 23 Jun 2011 at 14:12
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  feel good dance flick and cool tunes withit!
  
  I liked this movie - its is what is says on the can! a feel good dance flick and some cool tunes to got wit it! Made me smile and feel happy and thats what I ... read more »
  
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- - ducatirose
  - 2 reviews
  - 18 Jun 2011 at 22:17
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  Seen it all before?
  
  I love watching films about dance and the struggle that goes with someone who wants to succeed. Whilst the dancing was good I really wanted more.
  
  It ... read more »
  
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  - Dorset
  - 31 Jan 2011 at 00:17
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  A lot better than Step Up
  
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  I have watched a few dance films in my time, but this is the only one I feel deserves a higher than average rating. The lead actress can dance believably well ... read more »
  
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- - mrsbravis
  - 4 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 24 Jul 2010 at 09:46
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  Like every other dance film out there, but worse
  
  The half star might seem harsh but it really isn't; this film is not good at all. The half star is for Mary Elizabeth Winstead who's a decent actress, ... read more »
  
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- - EthyLauraPalmer
  - 8 reviews
  - Glastonbury
  - 23 Jul 2010 at 22:23
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  Dance-Tastic!
  
  At first i thought it was just going to be another wannabe dancer type film who finally makes it but actually i was suprised. This one had a little more edge to... read more »
  
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  - Dunstable
  - 24 Sep 2008 at 11:35
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  seriously.. this is the worst dance film ever
  
  I love every dance chick flick! I watch them all the time. U name it. I got it!!!
  
  Now this is a really bad film and disappointed with this film. I ... read more »
  
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  - yorkshire
  - 10 Jan 2009 at 15:39
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  Poor man's Coyote Ugly x Save the last dance
  
  As a huge fan of any dance school style films i was really looking forwards to 'Make it happen' and boy was i dissapointed!
  
  This was a ... read more »
  
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  - Hartlepool
  - 19 Jan 2009 at 22:42
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  Make it Happen
  
  As a passionate fan of dance films I was expecting the same formualic plot and I wasn't disappointed, struggling outsider of a girl has a make or break ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 16 Nov 2008 at 21:24
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  A lot better than Step Up
  
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  I have watched a few dance films in my time, but this is the only one I feel deserves a higher than average rating. The lead actress can dance believably well ... read more »
  
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- - mrsbravis
  - 4 reviews
  - Norwich
  - 24 Jul 2010 at 09:46
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  it didnt happen
  
  this is no step up or save the last dance, the trailor sets it up to be a fast paced dance film and it certainly is not, the story has been done a hundred times... read more »
  
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  - Tidworth
  - 18 Jan 2009 at 17:19
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  ok
  
  well if you have already seen save the last dance and step up you will be a little disappointed at this one as it shows fab dancing however it lacks that va va ... read more »
  
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  - Knutsford
  - 03 Jan 2009 at 15:04
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  Make it happen
  
  Typical romance, dance plot. I must admit the syle of dance and the soundtrack compliment one another. Finale song is Lady GaGa 'Just Dance' making for ... read more »
  
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  - Motherwell
  - 07 Jan 2009 at 09:44
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  make it happen
  
  i liked step up and all that because the dancing made up for the weak storyline. everything about this movie is weak.
  
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  - Birmingham
  - 08 Jan 2009 at 12:10
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  Okay dance flick but there are better
  
  This film passes the time nicely. The soundtrack is good but about 30 minutes in you realise that you've seen it all before. Step Up 1/2 and Save the last ... read more »
  
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  - Manchester
  - 09 Jan 2009 at 22:22

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  From the creators of STEP UP and SAVE THE LAST DANCE comes MAKE IT HAPPEN. Mary Elizabeth Winstead (FINAL DESTINATION 3, DEATH PROOF) stars as a young woman who embarks on a quest to fulfil her life-long ambition to become a professional dancer and in doing so, inadvertently discovers some new ...

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  Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery....