Review of Beat Street (1984) by Charles S — 03 Jun 2007

This movie is sick, hip hop lovers gotta see it.

This review of Beat Street (1984) was written by Charles S on 03 Jun 2007.

Beat Street has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gene Siskel (446) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 23 Oct 2015

Designed for everybody who still hasn't had his or her fill of break dancing, or who doesn't yet understand that break dancing, rap singing…

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By Matt L (1,239) on 23 Jan 2009

This movie was heavily influential for hip hop, tagging, and breakdancing. I still watch it and I enjoy it…

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By Theother M (1) on 21 Oct 2009

This was one of my all-time favorite movies--I lived those street days! Valery Perry…

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By Mitydot4U (22) on 04 Sep 2008

I remember seeing this back in the day. I enjoyed it then. It is a bit dated now but I still enjoyed it…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 22 Mar 2015

Surprisingly endearing 80s hip hop/breakdance film. Okay, the film isn't really a breakdance film, but I did get excited about that part…

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By Cleante S (1) on 17 Jun 2008

I first watched this when it was released, I was 9 years old (1984). Best hip-hop film ever…

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By Vince K (138) on 24 Jul 2009

2 breakdancin' movies in one week! How lucky am I? Totally great '80s flashback. Why the hell did breakdancing go out of style anyway…

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By Lance H (93) on 15 Jan 2010

Was pretty dope, I enjoyed it…

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By Keira K (9) on 12 May 2008

Why, oh why, wasn't I 15 in the 80's living in the Bronx…

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By Larry R. H (1) on 17 Apr 2012

Classic hip hop and story of the breaking scene..not much story was needed to explore the world of the hip hop culture and why it was such…

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