Stomp the Yard
Screen Gems | Release Date: January 12, 2007
6.9
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Generally favorable reviews based on 44 Ratings
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ChadS.Apr 5, 2007
DJ(Columbus Short) is, by all appearances, not a product of his environment; he's smart enough to attend Truth University on a scholarship; he's more like Tre than Doughboy. We assume. "Stomp the Yard" flees John Singleton's DJ(Columbus Short) is, by all appearances, not a product of his environment; he's smart enough to attend Truth University on a scholarship; he's more like Tre than Doughboy. We assume. "Stomp the Yard" flees John Singleton's hood before we know who DJ is: good kid or thug? Stay awhile, after all, "Stomp the Yard" has a running time close to two hours. All we know about this dancer's life in Los Angeles is that he witnessed his brother's murder. For starters: has he himself ever fired a gun? DJ doesn't come to Atlanta with any noticeable baggage, which challenges the stereotype about hip-hop being a preventive measure against pacifism and feminism. DJ is a nice guy, a little too nice. He's boring. I'm not advocating that he smack his bitch up; I mean, April(Meagan Good), but a few rough edges would make for a more interesting protagonist. Neither the cardboard characters nor the okay dance sequences deliver us from noticing how the story unfolds, almost by rote. It's that predictable and completely devoid of any surprises.… Expand
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JasonM.Jan 11, 2007
I saw this at a screening. Its not oscar-worthy but the plot was pretty good, not what I expected. I thought the whole point was DJ dancing his way to the end. But it was pleasant. Good lesson in the movie. Columbus Short is a phenomenol I saw this at a screening. Its not oscar-worthy but the plot was pretty good, not what I expected. I thought the whole point was DJ dancing his way to the end. But it was pleasant. Good lesson in the movie. Columbus Short is a phenomenol dancer and actor and showed a lot of range, along with Brian White. I suggest and encourage seeing this movie, possibly 2 times.… Expand
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10
JosephF.Jan 12, 2007
It's a classic dance film that finally brings a happening underground dance craze to the big screen.
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WayneU.Jan 13, 2007
Good dancing doesn't make this pile a good movie.
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JasonS.Jan 14, 2007
It's just another dance movie, nothing special about it and nothing original about it either! This goes to prove that originality is dead!
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RebeccaM.Jan 14, 2007
AMAZING. It's not trying to be a character film, it's a dance movie and it shocks and awes.
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EmanuelC.Jan 14, 2007
Sure the plot is weak, slow and ultimately predictable but the dancing and the way the dancing is photographed makes the movie worth seeing over and over again. I can't wait to buy the DVD.
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ShannonFeb 11, 2007
Dance movie or not..whatever speaks to young people, let it rip!! The culture of the movie is just what is it..for generations, we've stepped, danced, and graduated. It's a message to let young people find themselves..strive and grow.
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MakiaI.Feb 1, 2007
Captured the true essence of black fraternities and soroities.
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CharlesT.May 28, 2007
This movie is just like another You got Served kind of movie. Unoriginal and plain. The only good thing about this movie is the stepping and the hot girl. Otherwise its just a shame that in Stomp The Yard is so predictable and filed with lame plots.
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JasminR.Jun 11, 2007
I love this movie. It shows what black fraternities are all about. I think Columbus did a great job portraying step moves and I think he's a GREAT dancer! I really love Columbus Short. I am a young person myself I think that this movie I love this movie. It shows what black fraternities are all about. I think Columbus did a great job portraying step moves and I think he's a GREAT dancer! I really love Columbus Short. I am a young person myself I think that this movie is by far the BEST movie for young colored kids, coming into college!!… Expand
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JordanSMay 15, 2009
This movie was a great movie I really loved watching this movie! "Stomp The Yard" had an awesome Choreography!
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10
MadisonL.Jan 21, 2007
This movie is the sickest movie I have ever seen. The people and their dancing are amazing, It is the greatest film ever therefore it can not be a 45.
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BrandonB.May 14, 2007
This movie is very cool. It has its sad parts and all the moves are awesome it is a thrillride from the acting to the impossible moves they pulled of The Director made this movie his best one. This movie is AWESOME so buy it tomorrow.
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ChristopherD.Jun 12, 2007
This is a rewrite of Teen Wolf. It is the same exact story just it doesn't take place in highschool. I have seen this movie so many times in a hundred different guises and this is beyond childish. It offers nothing culturally of This is a rewrite of Teen Wolf. It is the same exact story just it doesn't take place in highschool. I have seen this movie so many times in a hundred different guises and this is beyond childish. It offers nothing culturally of importance though it portends importance. Do not waste your time this movie has nothing to offer but the many jokes you can make about it.… Expand
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ZiftKJul 11, 2007
The movie was very eh... Nothing new, just like your normal dance movie. IE) you got served. It had some nice moves, and so on, but the rest of the movie dragged. Watch it when it's on TV, it's nothing to write home about. I'd The movie was very eh... Nothing new, just like your normal dance movie. IE) you got served. It had some nice moves, and so on, but the rest of the movie dragged. Watch it when it's on TV, it's nothing to write home about. I'd say the highlight in the movie was April, she looked great. Other than that, very average movie.… Expand
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kevinbrownJul 16, 2018
An average movie with stunning chorographies. Still worth a watch if you don't fancy athleticism to music.
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