Battle of the Year

Synopsis

Battle of the Year is a dance film that follows a talented basketball coach, Dante Graham (played by Laz Alonso), as he assembles a team of the best dancers in the country to compete in the international Battle of the Year competition. Josh Holloway shines as the team's dedicated coach, who must mentor a group of individualistic dancers to work together to achieve their goal. As the team faces personal struggles and intense rivalries, they must overcome their differences and unite through dance to become a cohesive unit. Filled with electrifying dance sequences and heartfelt moments, Battle of the Year is an inspiring tale of teamwork, perseverance, and the power of dance.

Cast

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  Josh Holloway

  Jason Blake

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  Josh Peck

  Franklyn

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  Chris Brown

  Rooster

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  Laz Alonso

  Dante

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  Caity Lotz

  Stacy

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  Terrence J

  Self

Reviews

Battle of the Year received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's impressive dance choreography and energetic performances, while others criticized its predictable plot and lack of depth. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a low rating of 6%, with critics noting that while the dancing was impressive, the story was lackluster and cliché. Metacritic also gave Battle of the Year a low score of 29 out of 100, indicating generally unfavorable reviews. IMDb users rated the movie 5.0 out of 10, highlighting the entertaining dance sequences but pointing out the film's formulaic nature and thin character development. Despite its flaws, Battle of the Year manages to deliver a fun and entertaining dance film that will appeal to fans of the genre.