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Kickin It Old Skool : Widescreen Edition

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I know alot of people didn't appreciate and like this movie. That's because you are not taking it with a grain of salt. Take it for what it is...a fabulous 80's movie that keeps you interested because of all the hidden funny references. The songs in this movie are all GREAT and bring you back to when you were in grammar/middle/high school. WHY they don't have a soundtrack is absurd. Would have saved me alot of time looking up all the songs. It won't win an academy award or any award for that matter, but it is entertaining and very funny. Just give it a chance and I bet you WILL laugh and enjoy it.

Bootytraps!!

I grew up in the 80s, and this was really a blast from the past! It was unrealistic, corney at times, and definitely won't win any movie awards, however what ever happened to watching a movie simply for fun? It made me laugh and brought back all those 80s memories that I miss so much. Life as a child in the 80s was simple, without all the modern technologies (aka hassles). So, sit back, relax, and get ready for 80s nostalgia. Enjoy! Funky fresh boyz FOREVER!

Anyone who had the privilege of growing up a child of the 80's will find this film moderately funny. It has all the classic nuances that made the 80's! Garbage Pail Kids, Smurfs, Break dancing and Star Wars! How could you go wrong...? In short, if you want a short break from reality and want some great laughs, check it out!

This movie has gotten mixed reviews, more bad than good, I presume that you all watched the wrong movie. This is meant to be a parody and in that respect accomplishes one thing: this movie isn't taking itself too seriously. Jamie Kennedy is a dancer who tries to woo a hot chick and prove that his dance crew still brings the funk. To be honest when I had this DVD I was already doubting it, I thought it was going to be bland and tasteless. Instead I found myself chuckling and enjoying myself. The whole plot has been done before. The poor schmuck that is fighting all odds and rescuing a old crush from her "evil" boyfriend who are engaged. The surprising thing about this is that it is truly hilarious with some awkward moments that are extremely disgusting and just plain disturbing. The only thing that I have to nick pick is the character "Kip" and the rival crew they are annoying and stupid, they serve a good purpose but are extremely overdone. The cast is amazing and really make this movie shine but if you want to watch a good comedy that is smart and enlightening...you're out of luck. Even though I think this movie is great it isn't for everyone. If you are nick picky and a little smug this movie is a severe waste of time. However, if you just want to have a good time and laugh and except this movie for what it is: a parody, then prepare to have a hell of a time. And also check out Malibu Most Wanted it is in the same league.

Ok first of all, I was born in '81 so of course, I am biased via the nostalgic 80's toy references in this movie. I liked the cast, everyone seemed to know their role pretty well and either made you laugh till you cried or made you hate them. Rosenbaum's villain is easily one of the most hateable people you'll ever see as he plays a sassy, rich boy, conceited bully that seems to have no soul. And the "homeless guy" is one of the characters that make you laugh out loud when you're quoting his lines months down the road. SO MANY memorable lines in this one! One of my favorite comedies in my collection.

Man this movie will make you laugh till you cry I promise. The little Asian guy from Mad TV is worth the DVD itself. I was surprised that they actually had good dancing in the movie. Gotta see it!

After Jamie's rap album and accompanying tv show Blowin Up I anticipated this movie being one of the most creative of the year but it feels more like something some mediocre sitcom writers threw together in their time off to pay for their next car. Cliched, presumably with the intent of parody, but it rarely comes through. The comedy follows similar premises to movies like Big, 13 Going On 30 and Blast From The Past but with less thought put into it. The most seemingly parodical thing is the woman dating the tough guy who she doesn't like and eventually leaving him for the dorky guy. This cliched scenario is presented in the most unrealistic way I've ever seen it, but it still fails to deliver any laughs. I tried to persevere with the movie but by the time the final dance contest started it had become torturously mind-numbing. The slow pace, mundane execution of plot points and lack of creative detail in most scenes was enough to leave me reaching for the fast-forward button a few times. I'm giving it 2 stars rather than 1 mainly for the scene where the other 3 guys visit the asian dude at his office job. If you're interested in an 80s nostalgia trip I recommend the movie Totally Awesome instead.

I love this movie. I have not seen it for a long time. I am glad that sexy Maria Menounos who is now on "Extra" with Mario Lopez played in it. However, that is the only movie she acted. I love the front DVD cover with Jamie Kennedy, his pals, and the babe (Maria Menounos) wearing nice coat and shorts plus showing nice legs.

Very funny old school movie! One you could watch over many times and not get bored of. I would definitely look into it!

Why can't dance movies be JUST about dancing? No b.s trash-talking from opposing homies using the colloquial school of Dr. Seuss, no egregious parents telling the leading character what not to do in his/her life before they predictably accept the youth's way of life in the final act, no random drama just to reaffirm the crew's art of the urban foot-fancy, just 90 minutes of people doing the worm, krumping, head-spinning, robot, foot flips, moping the floor, and other miscellaneous impossible acts of breakin'. There's a reason why critics don't care for these movies and I doubt casuals are watching them for the character development; no surprise many of them couldn't even succeed "Save The Last Dance", let alone "Footloose". When it comes to "Kickin' It Old Skool", it did step up its game by making it a comedy, but then "Dance Flick" was also a comedy and it tanked. So did this, but it's also an homage to the 1980s as well as its early age of b-boying. The novelty was admirable, but Jamie Kennedy couldn't dance his way to the idea with cleverness and dignity.

Let's get to the smooth moves. The breakdancing portion wasn't much to snuff, but it has its share of praises. I like the mime crew during the climatic tournament, they had some pretty creative choreography; they're a gimmick, granted, but they serve to please. During the tournament, I was actually rooting for the rival troupe Ice Cole Krew, which they managed to impress me with their ridiculous b-boyin'; they impressed me so much that I thought the main crew were chumps that somehow advance to the finals, even though they broke a couple of rules during the tournament. Most of the decent stuff happens in the last quarter of the film, so what's the rest of the film have? Jamie Kennedy making blatant commentaries about how this isn't the 80s anymore, and tiring jokes like 'the internet is for porn'; jeez, haven't heard that since "Avenue Q".

But why all the 80s comments? Well, the movie started back then during an elementary school dance-off, which is weird since the contestants look like they're teenagers (but I guess that's an 80s reference in itself). A kid named Rocket Shoe is the leader of a dance crew called the Funky Fresh Boys, and is steadying with his girl Jen while competing against his foe. Shoe tried to do special move during the match, but that lead to his coma. 20 years later, he woke up in a world he doesn't understand, and is being cared for by his incompetent parents; well, they're not TOO incompetent, since they manage to pay the hospital bills for 20 years. Believing he owes them, the 30-year-old-with-a-13-year-old mind decided to bring back the old Funky Fresh Krew to win a contest for cash, while meeting up his old girl who's engaged to the foe who grew up to be Lex Luthor.

Judging by the prologue, in the 1980s, every character makes a pop-culture reference at every line they speak. I know this is an homage, but the movie is basically yelling at the audience, "HEY LOOK, THIS IS THE EIGHTIES! THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE DO IN THE EIGHTIES! I HOPE YOU'RE REMINDED THIS IS THE EIGHTIES! DON'T LEAVE NOW, WE HAVE A 'ST. ELSEWHERE' REFERENCE COMING UP!" Ergh, gag me with a spork! Outside of a few subtle touches like Alan Ruck making a 'Ferris' allusion and the flux capacitor in the hospital, the references are unsubtle to the point of arrogance, and it goes on even when adult Rocket Shoe (Kennedy) was on a wacky misguided journey using decades-old logic on present-day standards. He's not funny, and in fact he and his old crew are embarrassing. One member is the guy from "Juwanna Mann", and his shtick is remaking existing products and urbanize them (kinda like "Death at a Funeral"); the other is a Asian character trying to avoid being the stereotype, which is ironic given the actor who's resumé is playing Asian stereotypes on "Mad TV"; the last member is a chubby Hispanic...he manage to out-pathetic Horatio Sanz from "Boat Trip". Even though they're suppose to be the sad sack of a crew, their worn-out jokes and C-grade deliveries made they even more melancholy.

The problem with "Kickin' It Old Skool" is that it has the ingredients for success, but doesn't know how to mix it properly. The movie has a homeless breakdancer, which sounds potentially awesome, but all he does is doing the worm and urinates himself; what a disappointing result for such a comedy idea. And then there's the scene with David Hasselhoff and his working K.I.T.T.; thank you for adding the surreal to a somewhat-grounded story. Pathetic characters and pathetic attempts at bring in the laughs leads to a pathetic movie. But there's one awesome thing this movie has: the Garfield phone. Never have I seen it before, and I love how its eyes move whenever the phone's used. I would love to buy that Garfield phone.