High Strung

Name: High Strung
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: April 8, 2016
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 48

2016

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Paladin | Release Date: April 8, 2016 | PG

Summary: Ruby (Keenan Kampa) is a dancer from the Midwest on scholarship, living her first day in New York City. Johnnie (Nicholas Galitzine) is a British musician, playing for money in the subway tunnels. Ruby’s world is classical and disciplined; Johnnie’s is improvisational and street smart. When a hip-hop battle gone wrong throws these twoRuby (Keenan Kampa) is a dancer from the Midwest on scholarship, living her first day in New York City. Johnnie (Nicholas Galitzine) is a British musician, playing for money in the subway tunnels. Ruby’s world is classical and disciplined; Johnnie’s is improvisational and street smart. When a hip-hop battle gone wrong throws these two artists together, they immediately clash but can’t deny it when sparks begin to fly. Their lives quickly get entangled in the pitfalls that come with competing in New York City. With the help of a dynamic dance crew called The SwitchSteps, Ruby and Johnnie must find a way to save Ruby’s scholarship and keep Johnnie from being deported.… Expand

Director: Michael Damian

Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Music

Rating: PG

Runtime: 96 min

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Sara Stewart

Apr 7, 2016

The journey to this foregone conclusion features several dance-offs mashing up contemporary and classical styles, which director Michael Damian (“Love By Design”) shoots with gusto. Sure, this is all a familiar tune — but it’s still catchy. Read full review

Robyn Bahr

Apr 6, 2016

What it loses in thematic richness, the uncynical High Strung makes up for in pure joy. Read full review

Stephen Farber

Apr 7, 2016

Director Michael Damian does not bring any special spark to the film, but he recognizes the talents of his cast and allows them to shine. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Apr 7, 2016

The dialogue may be dire, but the dancing is delightful. Read full review

Michael Rechtshaffen

Apr 7, 2016

In the end, you'll either succumb to the silliness of it all and cheer Johnny B. on to his green card or, more likely, be in desperate need of your own exit visa. Read full review

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poetreviewer

May 12, 2016

The critics are too harsh on this movie, especially when so many piss poor movies, as of late, get decent reviews from them. Yes it's predictable, but the movie's moody beauty, full of incredible choreography and dancing is well worth the viewing. The violin music is lovely as well.

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LeZee

Dec 14, 2016

A violinist meets a dancer: A love story.

That's a freaky poster, but the film was good. You know there are dance flicks even worse than this, especially, it was once a trendy theme, but now nothing impressive. In that perspective, this film was a relief, a decently made film. So danceA violinist meets a dancer: A love story.

That's a freaky poster, but the film was good. You know there are dance flicks even worse than this, especially, it was once a trendy theme, but now nothing impressive. In that perspective, this film was a relief, a decently made film. So dance flick means people expect extraordinary moves and music, but in this, they had kept them simple. They did not press hard on either street dance or the classical dance. It was kind of fusion between them and in addition to that live music like mainly violin.

I don't know anybody from the cast or the director, but it does not look like a B movie/indie, because the production quality was excellent. Even the story was somewhat cliché, yet enjoyable, mainly for its around 90 minute narration. I mean being a short and a decent pace with the good performances and musics and dances, this film can be easily become a dance flick of the year.

The film is not just for youngsters, but for everyone. The matured contents like maintaining the decency from the dialogues to the pictures, nothing obscene in it. A perfect PG film, the majority would like it or not, but surely will be entertained. Having lots of good quality, I did not like it entirely. In some parts it looked just fake to me like in the real world kind. I would say watch it, but don't expect too much, especially twist or surprises. It's really a nice film.

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