Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Derry Herrera Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Cody One of the best movies of the year! Incredible from the beginning to the end.

FlashCallahan This has to be one of the biggest critic proof movies ever made.It's the epitome of the eighties, you could put this in a time capsule, and simply write 'the eighties' on it, and it would define the decade.Storywise, it stinks. It's the rich versus the poor, classical dance versus something that would make MC Hammer blush.Lucinda Dickey plays a waitress come dancer who meets two very different people and guess what? They can dance.But they are ignored because it's too unethical for the traditional people.So we have some amazing training montages and wondrous dancing with mops.It all adds up to nothing, but there is something really great about this film, that could brighten anyones day up.If you cannot comprehend predictability, the 'good' guys win..Amazing music, fantastic dancing, and crushingly bad acting equals one of the biggest guilty pleasures of the eighties.And Van Damme doesn't even utter a line....

Comeuppance Reviews Those of you who read this site regularly know that, aside from the usual action fare, we will review a classic 80's dance movie from time to time. Well, they don't get any more classic than Breakin', a gem of a movie that is well known for good reason.Kelly Bennett (Dickey) is a waitress who is an aspiring dancer. Strictly by chance, she witnesses the street dancing of Ozone (Quinones) and his buddy Turbo (Chambers) and her life is changed forever. She befriends the two, and just in the nick of time. A dance crew comprised of two men and one woman, the Electro Rock crew, has challenged them to a dance-off. But Ozone and Turbo must teach Kelly, now dubbed Special K, the ways of Breakin'.Now shed of her formal dance training, she goes to her agent James (McDonald) for his support. He is reluctant at first, but once he sees TKO, as they are now called (Get it? "Turbo, Kelly and Ozone". Clever) , he is won over. Plus a potential love rivalry between James, Ozone, and Kelly's former dance instructor Franco (Lokey) is making Kelly's life even more complicated, as is Ozone's hot temper and his loyalty to "the streets". Will TKO pop and lock their way to fame? Breakin' is nothing more than infectious, irresistible fun. It's filled with charm and 80's nostalgia, thanks to the music and clothing. There's plenty of creativity on display in the dance moves and the outfits. Plus it's positive. It really celebrates friendship and the can-do spirit. It comes from a time when battles were fought on the dance floor with moves, not on the streets with weapons. They truly don't make 'em like this anymore. That's why people gravitate to movies like this today. Because they are not making any more of them.Interestingly, because this is a Cannon film, a young Van Damme can be seen in a crowd scene clapping along to the beat and smiling away. Naturally, he's wearing a black wrestling singlet for no reason. He's not listed in the credits, but it's clearly him. Ice-T makes an appearance as the "Rap Talker" at the club Radiotron. His role would be highlighted a bit more in the follow-up film. Plus, this brings into focus that this movie isn't that far of a departure from the action films we normally watch. A Cannon movie featuring Van Damme, Christopher McDonald and Ice-T is pretty much par for the course for us. But instead of fight scenes, there are dance scenes, and the training sequences are to learn dance moves, not fighting moves. Two sides of a coin I tell ya.To compare this to some other movies we have on the site, Ben Lokey as Franco is very Roy Kieffer-like as the dance instructor, recalling Dance or Die (1987), the whole clash of "high" and "low" cultures aspect is also explored in Knights of the City (1985), and, while the soundtrack is good and vitally important, we felt the soundtrack to Body Rock (1984) was better because it had more memorable songs.Director Joel Silberg went on to direct Rappin' (1985) as well as Lambada (1990), so we know where his head is at. He did not go on to direct the Breakin' sequel however. But after Breakin' ends, there is a big on-screen announcement: "Coming Soon: Electric Boogaloo: The Dance Sensation of Tomorrow". So they knew then that there would be a sequel. There's just too much energy to be contained in one movie.It's colorful, fun, funny, and even heartwarming. What's not to like? Anyone who hasn't already seen Breakin' definitely should.for more insanity, please visit: comeuppancereviews.com

Brightseat_Bully Man, oh man. I remember seeing this movie when I was about six with my mom and thinking "Turbo is the coolest thing EVER." Of course, my friends and I were break dancing outside (with or without cardboard) for the next several months. Spiked bracelets and adidas ruled the day. My wife and I rented the movie a year ago and it completely stunk. Where the hell do Ozone and Turbo live, in a garage? They're two grown men; to whose home is their garage attached? Why does Turbo dislike Special K? Is it because she becomes lovey-dovey with Ozone? Is the reason for the hatred at all related to the flamingly gay dude with the pink leotard that shows up EVERYWHERE Ozone and Turbo go? It's great to watch this movie to recall the good ol' days and maybe to see some pretty good breakin, but as a film it truly sucks b*lls.

jimmy-albert My boy Sharif showed me this movie, this is a reference for breakin, popin, lockin. If you're a dancer you have to see that movie!! Moreover the soundtrack is awesome, you will find all the good beats of the 80's!Boogaloo Shrimp is excellent and at the top of his performance. Lucinda Dickey brings also some energy to the movie, even if there is enough energy given by all those dancers! I think that the acting is not that bad and the costumes and the styles of the dancers are very good. A movie to look and look and look and look ...