Review of Beat Street (1984) by Kelsey P — 21 Mar 2006

I guess you had to be there to overlook such a average film.

This review of Beat Street (1984) was written by Kelsey P on 21 Mar 2006.

Beat Street has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gabi B (214) on 26 Feb 2010

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By Carolyn G (365) on 06 May 2009

This was no Breakin' - thankfully! The acting and story weren't that great but the music and dancing really were, for it's time…

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By André D (1,970) on 30 Oct 2009

Some great songs on the sound track. + the battle at the roxy…

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By Felix Vasquez Jr. (1,949) for Cinema Crazed (1,907) on 27 Feb 2016

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By Kimberly S (200) on 01 Aug 2008

Cult classic for hip hop lovers. This is when street fights involved dance offs instead of guns…

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By Celeste X. A. R (1) on 23 Oct 2008

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By Lance H (93) on 15 Jan 2010

Was pretty dope, I enjoyed it…

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By Pauline S (47) on 08 May 2012

Decent (not GOOD) display of hip hop roots…

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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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