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Planet B-Boy

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I saw this in New York when it played theatrically. I was skeptical at first that this wouldn't be anything more than a highlight reel but I quickly found out that's not true. Planet B-Boy delves into the subculture of b-boying (breakdancing) and shows that it's not only a hobby, it's a lifestyle. It follows crews from all over the world who are brought together by the love of expression by means of "B-Boying" and ultimately to the "World Series" of B-boying, "The Battle of the Year" which is an International competition featuring the best dance crews in the world. It is absolutely amazing to see these people defy the laws of gravity and do the physically impossible.

I saw this movie in the theaters when it was making its US tour. It was really really awesome. It wasn't just about b-boying but also about the guys and their stories. But of course, the dancing is insanity and a must-watch.

Oh... the American crew in the movie (Knucklehead Zoo) has some members that are also in Super Crew- winners of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew Season 2.

I first saw Planet B-Boy in the theater when it came to L.A., on its first day. My son breakdances, it came out shortly after Step Up 2, and I thought it seemed like an indie film worth supporting. It was so much more. For people who are really into this, the heart of the dancers on the teams is completely inspiring. So are their moves. So is the worldwide influence of what started as streetdancing in the U.S. The archival footage is great as well.

The physicality of the moves in this movie really is like being taken to school. The different flavors and styles of the teams provoke all kinds of choreography thoughts. The music is fantastic, and it all comes together. As soon as I knew it was out on DVD, I bought one copy for myself and one copy for a hiphop/rap/breakdancing fan at work. This movie has so much love of dance. If you have a heart for this kind of expression, you'll feel it too.

I normally do not buy DVDs, let alone write a review, but after watching this documentary I had to buy it just to show support for the director and bboying.

I read the product details and was expecting a bare-bones DVD but was pleasantly surprised with a 30 minute bonus feature "More On bboying" that goes even more in-depth into the history of bboying (i.e. Rocksteady Crew, "Flash Dance", and the European evolution of breakin). The bonus feature alone is worth the purchase of this DVD.

I got this dvd on a whim and was far from disappointed. The interview footage really makes the dancers come off as people who love what they're doing, and that becomes more and more evident as the fact that they often receive little or no recognition (or at times almost ill treatment) in their home countries. I found myself rooting for the little guys as much as everyone else, and the personalities of not only the countries comes through, as well as the dancers. Culture plays a part in the storytelling aspects of B-Boy, but at the end of the day, they all love to dance. Everyone wants to win, but at the same time, they're much more humble than a professional athlete ever seems. Overall, a tremdendously well done doc on a form of dance that is becoming more and more commercial. This one still feels like down-home good times even with the successes and failures of the crews and the individual members throughout the training process and Battle of the Year. Absolutely recommended for any fan of dance.

Le film documentaire vous plonge au coeur des crews qui ont participé au BOTY 05 , on les suit dans leur ville , chez eux , et meme dans leur salle d'entrainement. Puis c'est la parti BOTY , ou on voit tout les crew dans les backstage de l'evenement, ou ils sont logé , ce qu il mange .

Un film humain et tellement rare , a ce procuré d'urgence!!!!!

I ordered this as part of a multiple order. The DVD was the first item to arrive in two days! Extremely fast.

This is a great documentary style film. It is not just dancing the entire time. It's a story about getting into and competing in "Battle of the Year." If you have any appreciation at all for movement or for being passionate about something; then you should see this. It's amazing how many people from all over the world are b-boying strong. The bonus footage of about 25 minutes is of original b-boys talking about their experiences and some of the history. All of the interviews are sincere and you can really see the emotion regarding the lifestyle; particularly from Mr. Freeze and Ken Swift. FYI, Storm is on here as a judge and commentator...love him, but he wears a funny shirt ;)

I heard this was really good. When I heard about this movie I thought about that new song "Up Rock" by Clok. I love that song

This DVD is amazing. I'm a HUGE Bboy fan. It's about the International Bboy championships! Teams from all over the world. It's more than just dance shots, you learn what all the kids go through with families and respective countries to live the BBOY life! Before there was ABDC, there was Planet BBOY.