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You got served follows the subculture of competition-style street dancing (break dancing to you and me). The plot revolves around two best friends, David and Elgin, who are also dance partners in a hip hop dance crew. The two friends are driven by the aspiration to open up their ... Read review
If you want respect you've got to take it. At Mr. Rad's Warehouse the best hip-hop ... more
crews in L.A. compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party stealing their dancers - and their moves - two warring friends have to pull t...
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At Mr.Rad's Warehouse, The Best Hip-Hop Crews In Los Angeles Compete For Money And ... more
Respect.But When A Suburban Crew Crashes The Paty, Stealing Their Dancers-And Their Moves-Two Warring FriendsHave To Pull Together To Represent The Street. Combining A Sexy Story And The Best Dance Moves To Hit The Screen, YOU GOT SERVED Is A Fast-Moving Urban Drama With Hip-Hop Heart Of Steel.Starring Hip-Hop Sensations Marques Houston, Omari Grandberry And Lil' Kim.
This musical drama opens at the warehouse of Mr. Rad. Elgin and David are childhood ... more
friends who are determined to make a splash in the world as street dancers. But when they lose a battle to a rival crew from Orange County their relationship becomes strained. A tragedy forces David and Elgin to put aside their differences and come together to win a dance contest that will make them 50,000 dollars richer and also land them in a video for a hip-hop superstar. Dedicated to the art of street dancing, and written and directed by Christopher B. Stokes, this showcases some of the most talented and prominent kids on the scene in a drama where dance battles take the place of actual fighting.
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Production Year: 1995 - Drama - Director: Ang Lee - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Hugh Laurie, Robert Hardy
Advantages: Endless Moves and groves! Disadvantages: Average Acting
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PLOT
You got served follows the subculture of competition-style street dancing (break dancing to you and me). The plot revolves around two best friends, David and Elgin, who are also dance partners in a hip hop dance crew. The two friends are driven by the aspiration to open up their own music studio. When the crew are challenged by a rival it becomes a vicous struggle to create the ultimate set of perfect dance moves in order ... ...recognisable actors also, unless however you are in to the hip hop scene. There are actors such as Omarion Grandberry (David) and Marques Huoston (Elgin). Other actors include Christopher Jones, Steve Harvey, J-Boog, Jerome Jones and Jennifer Freeman. Although the film does contain an exceptional amount of ameteur acting there are the occasional moments of relief. It does however seem extreme when we see characters wearing clothes worth a few hundred ... more
Setting aside the endless inaccuracies, bad acting and infinite rip offs of ghetto life and yeah....you still have a somewhat average film.
PLOT
You got served follows the subculture of competition-style street dancing (break dancing to you and me). The plot revolves around two best friends, David and Elgin, who are also dance partners in a hip hop dance crew. The two friends are driven by the aspiration to open up their own music studio. When the crew are challenged by a rival it becomes a vicous struggle to create the ultimate set of perfect dance moves in order to show who are the top dogs. The stakes are high; it's a case of honour as well as money to be won and as friends double-cross one another, additional motives get revealed.
CHARACTERS
It has to be said that most of the actors within the films present a more ameteur side of acting. There is a distinct lack of recognisable actors also, unless however you are in to the hip hop scene. There are actors such as Omarion Grandberry (David) and Marques Huoston (Elgin). Other actors include Christopher Jones, Steve Harvey, J-Boog, Jerome Jones and Jennifer Freeman. Although the film does contain an exceptional amount of ameteur acting there are the occasional moments of relief. It does however seem extreme when we see characters wearing clothes worth a few hundred pounds a piece when they are supposed to be part of a tough ghetto upbringing. There is also an appearance by Lil Kim and MTV's La La to help make the film seem more real and relevant.
SPECIAL EFFECTS
The film isnt particularly blessed in the special effects department but then again it doesnt need to be. The dance routines are truly something to watch the film for as they are truly awe inspiring. If you are in to dance then this film will have you trying for hours to replicate the endless flips and spins. The atmosphere the dances present is equal to what we would expect from two boxers facing up to each other. Moves are choreographed beautifally and there are often 6 or so dancers moving at the same time. The dance routines do help raise the film above the downward pull of the bad acting.
SOUNDTRACK
The soundtracks to the film are expectically hip-hop with such names as DMX and Big Tank. All music is fast and pacey in order to fit in with the dance moves. There isnt however a particular soundtrack that stays with you after the film has finished, all seem 'samey' and none are particularly distinct.
SUMMARY
The film isnt as impressive as the story but it does make for interesting watch providing you are into the whole hip hop scene and like watching men spin about the screen, I would definitely recommend this film as something to watch if you have a spare hour and a half going, I wouldnt however recommend going out of you way to view this film.
Age- PG Length- 95 minutes Written By- Chris Stokes
Advantages: Top drawer hip hop dancing Disadvantages: Story is a bit basic but it doesnt overshadow what the film is aiming to achieve - Great dancing
...breakdancing shock outs that make you shake your head and look at your mates and say 'that was sick'.
Ok to start with the story is not the greatest but to be honest it doesnt need to be. Two friends (Omarion from B2K and Marques Houston) have a dance crew and make money and respect dancing against other crews from the neighbourhood hoping to make it big, unfortunately they both get caught up in delivering some shady items for a local gangster. ... ...dance to clear a debt. With another dance crew now looking to out do them, times get tough and the moves get tougher.
Of course along with it goes the obligitary falling out of the two friends, a love interest and a death but it doesnt hide the fact that these two guys can dance, and together in a crew (other members of B2K) can really do some amazing stuff. The final dance competition they enter is just amazing, multiple crews pulling off some ...
Capodon 23.02.2009
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Advantages: Great Dance Moves Disadvantages: Not the best acting in the world
You got served is dedicated to the art of break dancing. The film itself wouldn't win any awards for the pretty obvious storyline. However, don't dismiss this film until you have seen it. This DVD was released in 2004 and was written and directed by Chris Stokes. The main stars of the film are Omarion Grandberry, Marques Houston and Jennifer Freeman. Both the male stars of this film are no strangers to the limelight with both of them having been ... ...clichéd feel to it and you can almost write the ending yourself about halfway through the film. The one major plus that I don't feel has been beaten before or since is quite simply the dancing. This film shows a lot of the dancing scenes, various battles and to be honest just highlights the fact that most of the people that are 'actors' in this film are nothing of the sort but are truly talented dancers. The dancing is amazing to watch and at times ...
KathEv 03.11.2009
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Advantages: Awsome dancing, Great story, everything, the music Disadvantages: Bad Acting
...of music is the best, you will love every song.
The story is about two best friends, David, played by Omari Grandberry (Omarion) and Elgin, Played by Marques Housten. They are two young dancers who's aspirations are to get their crew on the big stage of dancing. They are best friedns until Davud starts getting close to Elgin sister (Liyah). To keep the crew running money is needed, and David & Elgin turn to the 'Back Street Dealer' (Emreald) to ... ...to Emerald's on his own and trusts David to meet him at the spot were they sell the gear, but David doesn't meet him becasue he is with Elgin's sister. Elgin then gets mugged and it completely destroys their frinedship. They go seperate ways and split crews. Elgin's crews enter a National competition in which the winner gets to star in an exclusive video with Lil' Kim. David is there for support and they draw with another team from Orange County. ...
Titers29 08.07.2007
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Advantages: all the dancing Disadvantages: the sadness:(
Two childhood friends, take a journey into the life of a hip- hop street crowd. The two come across a few problems from thugs to falling in love. Sounds cheesy right? Well it is. This movie is the cheesiest of cheese and i loved every second of it. David and Elgin are the two friends, and one night they get into a bet with two rich guys from orange county which leaves them in need of cash, so they have to turn to the town thug Emerald. As David stays ... ...younger sister) and yes they fall for each other. On the night they loose against the rich guys Emerald calls up Elgin and asks if they can go earlier and Elgin accepts to this without knowing that Leah is with David and has turned off hs phone, so Elgin can't get through to him and ends up going alone on his way there he is beaten and robbed of Emerald merchandise. (Bare with me) So after all of it Elgin falls out with David and they end up changing ...
brodiegirl 14.08.2006
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Advantages: The dancing, the dancing and the dancing Disadvantages: Story, acting
...piss poor to good. But you do get the feeling that they recruited by sitting down and watching Trouble one day.
Having read the last paragraph you probably think that I thought this was a poor film. Far from it. This is one of only 5 dvd's that I actually own. The story and acting are just filler anyway for the dancing which the whole film hinges on. In this area it exceeds all expectations. You will simply not find better dancing on any film anywhere. ... ...'street' feel.
Overall this makes it a great film to watch, especially if you love dance. And means it has a high replay value as you try and work out what they are actually doing!
If your into dancing you have to get it. If not leave it. ...
Ginoginelli 07.03.2006
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Advantages: A few fancy moves to pick up Disadvantages: Dont buy it if you want to learn the dances in the film
After watching the film YouGotServed i was highly impressed with the dance moves. I've always wanted to beable to breakdance like they do on the film so i thought i would buy the Take It To The Streets DVD in hope to get some guidance on becoming a good breakdancer. After buying and watching the DVD i was extremeley dissapointed by what i saw and wished i had spent my £10 on something else. All i can say is that i gotserved.
The DVD lasts for around 50 mins and includes about three dance routines and a couple of small clips about street dancing and how to do some small moves. If you have watched the film then you will understand that the routines that are in this DVD are weak. Unfortunately other then one clip from the extra features and a small section about how to do body poppin and waves the DVD is totally off the mark ...
Dedicated to the art of street dancing, 'You Got Served' features some of the most talented and prominent kids on the scene in a drama filmed in the streets of Los Angeles. The picture opens at the warehouse of Mr. Rad (Steve Harvey), where dance battles take the place of actual fighting. Elgin (Marques Houston) and David (Omarion) are childhood friends who are determined to make a splash in the world as street dancers. But when they lose a battle to a rival crew from Orange County, and when David finds himself falling in love with Elgin's pretty sister, Liyah (Jennifer Freeman), a heavy strain is put on their relationship. This is compounded when Elgin gets jacked selling drugs for a dangerous crime lord, while David was busy sipping milk shakes with Liyah. Eventually, another tragedy forces David and Elgin to put aside their differences and come together to win a contest that will make them fifty thousand dollars richer and land them in a video for hip-hop superstar Lil' Kim. Written and directed by Christopher B. Stokes, 'You Got Served' is a perfect venue to showcase the superb dancing talents of the now-defunct group B2K.
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DVD
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SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS, UCA; CINRAM LOGISTICS (SWINDON)
Audio And Video Dance Commentary, Rehearsal And Final Dance Sequence Compilation, Director And Cast Commentary, Serve It Up The Making Of You Got Served, Multi Angle Dance Sequence, Badaboom Music Video By Fabulous
Aspect Ratio
1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen, 1.85 Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1, Stereo
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English French, Stereo English French German Italian Spanish
DVD Description
Dedicated to the art of street dancing, 'You Got Served' features some of the most talented and prominent kids on the scene in a drama filmed in the streets of Los Angeles. The picture opens at the warehouse of Mr. Rad (Steve Harvey), where dance battles take the place of actual fighting. Elgin (Marques Houston) and David (Omarion) are childhood friends who are determined to make a splash in the world as street dancers. But when they lose a battle to a rival crew from Orange County, and when David finds himself falling in love with Elgin's pretty sister, Liyah (Jennifer Freeman), a heavy strain is put on their relationship. This is compounded when Elgin gets jacked selling drugs for a dangerous crime lord, while David was busy sipping milk shakes with Liyah. Eventually, another tragedy forces David and Elgin to put aside their differences and come together to win a contest that will make them fifty thousand dollars richer and land them in a video for hip-hop superstar Lil' Kim. Written and directed by Christopher B. Stokes, 'You Got Served' is a perfect venue to showcase the superb dancing talents of the now-defunct group B2K.
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