Movie Review- Dance Flick

Ok, i know its been awhile but theandra is back with a new review!

Now i know the spoof movie genre is dying...hopefully, but this one is a tad different. This time the Wayans family is involved. The Wayans have never been critical darlings nor do they care, but they have always been able to strike a cord with fans. Almost 20 years after the oldest, Kenan Ivory Wayans, made the spoof cult classic "I'm Gonna Git U Sucka", and almost 10 years after "Scary Movie", the movie that sparked this annoying trend was made, they are back. It all started with brothers Keenen, Damon, Shawn, and Marlon and sister Kim. Is now Damon Jr., and nephews Damien Dante and Craig. The Wayans Family: The Next Generation is definitely talented and possess the comic timing of their elders. The unfortunate part is that the genre, not their writing, acting, or movie-making skills may divide even the most loyal Wayans family fans.

The base story behind "Dance Flick" is the exact same as another movie that started a genre, dance movie "Save the Last Dance". Former dancer Megan (Shoshana Bush) moves from her middle class life to live with her father and meets up with dancer Thomas (Damon Wayans Jr.) who teaches her the ways of the streets.

MOVIES SPOOFED:
Save the Last Dance
Hairspray
Fame
High School Musical
Little Miss Sunshine
Twilight
Step Up
You Got Served
Flashdance
ect.

Pros:
As always, the Wayans' know how to make you laugh, one way or another. Some things they do are just flat out funny. Damon Wayans Jr. shows alot of promise and talent in his first major role. He is reminiscent of the early days of his father in "In Living Color" and "Mo Money". If you are a fan of the dance movie genre, especially "Saved the Last Dance", "Dance Flick" definitely hits all the right spots when it comes to making fun of the genre. The scene where Megan is dancing in the club for the first time, and the scene where Thomas is dancing in the rain for relatively no reason at all, are all moments that were waiting to be spoofed. And I don't care how many times i see Charity give birth on the dance floor, it still makes me laugh. All of the Wayans' , except Damon of course, make the funniest cameos. And featured a solidly funny performance from Fayetteville native Affion Crockett.

Cons:
Like all spoof films and Wayans films, there are a lot of hit and miss moments. When the hits happen they can be downright hilarious. But the misses can be detrimental to the scene and scenes to follow. The biggest reason for the misses is that you see most of the jokes coming. I'm gonna leave it up to the individual whether the misses are because of the writing or the genre itself. Some things just can't be avoided, especially when you are using someone else's storylines. The movie never asked you to think, nor does it pretend to, but sometimes in this film you might want to. It doesn't have the intelligence as "I'm Gonna Git U Sucka" or the comedically magical moments of "Don't Be A Menace in South Central While Drinking Your Juice In the Hood" and "Scary Movie", but it doesn't mean it isn't a good watch.

Recommendation:
Rent it.

Written By:
Keenen Ivory Wayans
Shawn Wayans
Marlon Wayans
Damien Dante Wayans
Crag Wayans

Directed By
Damien Dante Wayans

MAIN CAST:
Damon Wayans Jr. ("Blankman", TV's "The Underground")
Shoshana Bush ("Fired Up")
Essence Atkins ("Deliver Us From Eva", "How High")
Affion Crockett ("Epic Movie" "Soul Men")
David Alan Grier ("Blankman", "In the Army Now")
Marlon Wayans ("White Chicks", "G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra")
Keenen Ivory Wayans ("Most Wanted", "A Low Down Dirty Shame")
Shawn Wayans ("White Chicks", "Scary Movie")
Amy Sedaris ("Strangers with Candy", "School of Rock")
Kim Wayans ("I'm Gonna Git U Sucka", "Juwana Mann")
George Gore II ("Juice", "Eddie")

SIMILAR TITLES:
"I'm Gonna Git U Sucka", "Dont Be A Menace...", "Scary Movie"

NEXT MOVE TO BE REVIEWED:
"Crank 2"