Java_Joe There is something to be said about non-actors acting. And that's they should never under any circumstances be actors. The acting in this movie as atrocious. And when it's not atrocious, the AVR is. Seriously it's like half the lines in this movie are recorded after the fact and just spliced into the movie like that. This is not acceptable. This is why boom mikes were invented. The story itself is pretty unoriginal. Pretty & rich girl who dances has to go live with her father in Panama City for the summer. There, people break into dance all the time and the hotel seems to be a portal into a world where people act out scenes from movies, quote Shakespeare, walk around on stilts and dance. All the time.There she meets the handsome dishwasher who also dances. At least that's where he normally works because we see him having to clean up rooms as well. Don't ask, it makes no sense but it allows them to introduce this old man who plays a part in the movie later.There's trouble brewing because one of the managers at the hotel also has his eye on the girl and it turns into a thing between him and the dishwasher guy. This manager also dances I might add. I think everybody in Panama City does or is implied to in this movie.We're introduced to a fourth member who is also a dancer and the dance partner of dishwasher boy. There's supposed to be some kind of chemistry there but I can't see any.Typical plot is as follows. Daddy wants his daughter to date the manager guy but she's rather date the dishwasher guy. His dance partner also wants to date the dishwasher guy so we have both guys wanting the rich girl. And both girls wanting the dishwasher guy. Lots of dancing follows, third act breakup, they get back together and practice for the big dance contest. The old man turns out to be an old dance instructor and helps with their choreography. Of course, what else is there? Rich girl and dishwasher guy wind up together. And the manager and the other girl do as well, or maybe they're just dance partners. I'll admit by this point I wasn't paying much attention.But as I said. At least the dancing is good. The rest of the movie is just wretched. So unless you just want to see some dancing, don't bother with this one.

PleaseReadTheBookFirst Every single line in the movie sounds like it was done via ADR! The acting is wooden and amateurish. The plot is a rehash of every other love story from the "wrong side of the tracks", and it's not even a good love story. Even the costuming is basic! At least the dancing is good... But, if the only good thing I can say is that the dancing is good, then it's not a very good movie...

Movie Chilling I have to unfortunately start with with the Grand Finale due to the passing of David A. Prior, who thankfully with his long time collaborator David Winters, could provide us with one last treat to remember. For those familiar with the catalog of the film company named AIP, this one is an unusual one. It's a dance film instead of an action picture. What's cool about it, is that you get a David A. Prior script in another genre. I also note that it is the only script David A. Prior wrote that David Winters directed. The acting of the lead actors and story development has a lot of AIP films elements that one with the fondness of these films would love. For this they get a ten out of ten. I really appreciated the great moments AIP provided us, it's a perfect conclusion to the David Duo. David A. Prior thank you very much for this last treat, and David Winters bring on more.What is fun with David Winters directing is that when he is offered the task that he digs best for elements to make a film unique, to be packaged within a genre. In my opinion you can see this in his films "Alice Cooper: Welcome to my Nightmare", "The Last Horror Film", and "Thrashin'". The story take place in an hotel where everyone is an artist. Hence, aside from the dancers turned actors, he takes the time to hire other artists, a mime, acrobats, gymnasts to create atmosphere. So we have unusual situations compared to the usual "Boy meet girl" type of film. I've always appreciated that with his directing style. It is obvious that Winters made that film because he had immediate distribution, and had to do a cliché riddled story about dancing. However it shows that David Winters still does his best with what he's got, packaged it, and made a genuine effort. He also acts in the film and his performance is good.The film moves along very well and for its target audience it's totally acceptable. The dancing is great, and the music fits the film. The performances of dancers/actors Russell Ferguson, Matt Marr, and Jordan Clark stand out compared to the leads. Action actor Gary Daniels plays a part and does a good job. I bash the two leads but without them the AIP feel wouldn't stand out.My final thoughts are, it's a stellar AIP movie grand finale you can watch with your family. Dance films are not my type, but it moves along fast and never bores you. I think people who don't know the AIP history and the target audience of this film would find it at least passable and maybe better. The last film by the David duo it is truly appreciated. Good bye David Prior thanks again for the entertainment, and I hope David Winters directs another film, it's always a fun ride.

KaycieLee DANCIN' IT'S ON is a delightfully engaging Film; a modern day 'Dirty Dancing' feel that takes place in a lush resort in Panama City FL. The cinematography in the film was clean, well thought out and executed. The strong points were choreography, music score, the feel good fairly-tale plot and the randomness of DANCE outbursts used to breakthrough moments of emotional turmoil. Most admirable was how Director David Winters stayed true to this BEAT throughout! Jennifer, played by Grand Prize 'Winner of Dancing With The Stars' Witney Carson was sweet & likable in her lead role. She is vivacious on the dance floor, never missing a step and is the 'ideal' vision one would have of a Wealthy Daddy's, coming-of-age, little princess. She was the perfect choice to star in this tale of star-crossed lovers. She also had a story of pain, abandonment and I did find myself wanting to know more about these aspects of her so that I could relate more intimately. Her on-screen Dad's reaction to finding out that she would ultimately be in the contest with Ken, the lowly hotel dishwasher was not shown. I found myself wondering about this which left some, I suppose, to the imagination. Jennifer's love interest, Ken is portrayed by 'So You Think You Can Dance' Grand Prize Winner, Chehon Wespi-Tschopp. Hands down he carried his first feature film with the utmost star presence! His efforts at character development were commendable and the believability of his performance was remarkably consistent. I felt I could totally connect to his emotional experiences in a realistic way & I wanted him, the underdog, "Cinderella" to find LOVE and to most of all WIN what his heart was longing for... whatever that was... His dance moves WON my little girl heart! David Winter's authentic portrayal of Hal was enjoyable. He consistently did not disappoint as the legendary, Veteran performer & artist he is. Hal's life as a PTSD-stricken recluse who is getting on in years... but also a man who never lost the dance that beats in his own heart despite the tough guy exterior was in my opinion perfectly conveyed. The best character for me without a doubt was 'The Captain' played by Russell Ferguson. He is an irreplaceable icon at the hotel entrance- way. His charisma and magic result in a very captivating performance. I found myself cheering when he FINALLY broke out in a FULL dance routine during the dance off. I wanted to get up there on stage, let go and dance my heart out. It is impossible not to lose oneself in the exuberance of this cinematic experience.