Breakin'

This classic movie is arguably the 'anti-hero' to the glossy, big budget 80's dance movies like "Flashdance" and "Footloose". Despite its much lower budget, Breakin' has a lot more to offer than you might imagine...

...One thing is the dancing. The dynamics of the dancing in this low budget movie put the high budget movies to shame. This little movie used talented dancers rather than trying to get actors to dance. Consequently, the acting is the weak part. But no matter, the even weaker story doesn't really require much acting anyway. The characters are pretty much able to just be themselves... and it shows in the sincerity with which the film plays.

In truth, when these young unknown actors are required to act, they are actually suprisingly good. But the dancing... well... that's another matter. -Brilliant!

The fun, simple 80's fairy-tale naivety and utter lack of self consciousness in the whole movie makes it a true 80's classic.

If you're into 'high-brow' character movies or don't like dance music, then you're not gonna think much of it, but if you like the music, culture and dancing of the early 80's and would like a movie that actually delivers on the dance promise of movies like Flashdance or Footloose --and regardless of whether you like breakdancing or not, then, believe it or not, Breakin' is for you!

It's a great movie about the celebration of dance. It's not limited to any particular style. It was followed by a sequel the same year, "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo".