I haven't seen the movie before, but I have experienced the tail of the breakdance craze as a student, experienced the whirlwind craze, and that's it. Today, more than 30 years later, when I watch this film again, the feeling is not very good, and it can only be described as poor.
There are countless single dances and even more group dances throughout the film. Now it seems that there is not much beauty, and it is messy but full of inexplicable anger. Provocative eyes, exaggerated clothing accessories, and more street gangster-style distorted movements, multiple physical conflicts and even group fights between two parties and multiple parties, the rebellious young people are easily affected. The craze of this film should be related to the background of the whole society at that time, not the goodwill brought by the film and dance itself.
The ending is even more deliberate and blunt. The all-white judges were convinced in a few minutes, from extreme rejection to a standing ovation, reminiscent of today's "Black Lives Matter" movement, an imposed political Correctness can prevail, and it is not something that exists in the United States today.
The only thing that can score is the heroine's appearance, but such appearance is not so coordinated among a bunch of exaggerated black actors, and even lowers the audience's goodwill towards her. Looking through her records, there are not many works, let's talk about a few.
In addition, Turbo, played by Michael Chambers, has repeatedly appeared in headdresses and costumes with the Japanese flag during World War II, and even a little girl with a "Kamikaze" headdress on her head. Absolutely not allowed.
I found an interesting thing in the film. A dragon suit looks familiar. If you know it, please raise your hand.
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