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How She Move By: Richard W. Kozak, Jr.  |
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 Besides the glaring disregard for accepted English language conventions of subject/verb agreement to develop some sort of “street credibility” for the film, “How She Move” is a stereotypical laden effort that is simply another fault ridden offering of this overdone genre.
Like its predecessors before it , back to “Rebel without a Cause”, “How She Move” uses every stock convention concerning teen angst to varying degrees of success and ultimately failure. “How She Move” is, at times, so one-dimensional in its media driven portrayal of the trials and tribulations of inner city youth one would think the film’s subtext is somewhere between Al Jolson and Amos ‘n’ Andy characterization.
Just like the movie “Footloose” back in the 1980’s, our protagonist uses the cathartic nature of dance to cleanse her own soul and the hearts of those around her. Unfortunately, audiences have come to expect the very same drivel once or twice a year. One way or another, dance and love will save the day.
That being said, these youngsters love to dance. Boy, do they love to dance. It is with this belief that love will save the day and any of its inherent difficulties that “How She Move” trudges onward.
Rutina Wesley play Raya Green who must traverse a Rags to Riches, back to Rags landscape filled with every character one might see in a 50 Cent video. I believe that there might be some sort of inspirational message buried behind the quick cuts needed to sustain a staccato, strobe like effect perfect for the ADHD generation more prone to text messaging than actually stringing together a complete thought.
Of course, the two rival teams conveniently make it to the big dance competition where nothing else matters but the wonderfully, synchronous, attitude loaded world of “step” leaving the question, “What would happen if a film included a climactic point and no one cared?”
While harsh, “How She Move” earns a step and a half out of five. Teenagers may find solace in the film’s message, but most adults could do worse than to bypass “How She Move.”
One may not agree with me, but to quote the great philosopher Timbaland, “That’s just the way I are.”
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