Gotta Kick It Up! (2002)
This was going to be the first year that Marshal Middle School was not going to have a dance team. All that changes when the new Biology teacher, Ms. Bartlett, agrees to be the coach. Now the girls need to prove that they are ready to compete and are able to win; not only to themselves, but to their parents and coach. Using the chant "si, se puede" or "yes, I can" the Dance team builds their confidence to perform.
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If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.
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.
This movie was awesome. This is about girls wanting a cheer leading squad at their school and it's based on a true story. Ms. Bartlett becomes the biology teacher at their school and she also becomes the coach for cheer leading. So they form a cheer leading team and dance and cheer at the same time. I like Daisy(Camille Guaty) and also Yolanda(America Ferrera) because when I see them in the movie, I feel like dancing and cheer leading at the same time. Daisy(Camille Guaty) and Chuy(Erik Alexander Gavica) were a perfect couple for the movie. I recommend this movie to anyone who is a cheerleader, a dancer, or just loves music. It is perfect to watch as a family or by yourself. I would give Gotta Kick It Up a 10 out of 10 rating. Gotta Kick It Up is my favorite Disney Channel Movie.
This movie reminded me so much of the movie "Bring It On" expect they were spanish. Like Bring It On the dance squad has to over come many obstacles first starting with finding a coach (at least this movie had one unlike Bring It On), then they have to come up with a routine then they might not be able to go for lack of money and hold a car wash. Then these girls are supposed to be in middle school. They looked my more like juniors or seniors in high school. But this movie is probably better for the younger set to watch then Bring It On because they of course don't swear.
This movie has a lot of Spanish and Hispanic people in it. Even though the movie is centered on dance and cheer leading, it still has a great story to tell. The choreography was very well taught and learned. The dancers in the film which are also the actresses perform just as professionals do. One of the flaws that I saw was that in the movie, the characters are supposed to be playing 9th graders, when they look like they are 18 or 19. But other than that, it has a good story to it with a moral, is sad in some spots and witty in some. If you are a girl, you will especially like it. It teaches you about dance and different moves and how to prepare. It was much better than I thought and was not boring. I am very glad that the Disney Channel took the time to make a movie that has some Spanish culture in it and a little more variety. It is the typical Disney Channel movie length and about what you'd expect. It also takes place in southern California. After seeing it I would have to give it an 8.5 out of 10. I do recommend it.
This movie is about a Latina dance team who find themselves struggling with confidence and respect for eachother.Through their times together at practices and competitions, they learn important lessons that have a big impact on their lives.I recommend this movie to anyone in need of a confidence boost.This movie will have you saying, "Yes I can!"