That was an excellent one.

Powerful

One of my all time favorites.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

School Dance is a 2014 American comedy-drama musical film directed, written, and produced by Nick Cannon (Host of America's Got Talent, Wild 'n Out, Chi-raq). The film stars Bobb'e J. Thompson (Role Models, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl), Kevin Hart (Think Like a Man, Ride Along), Mike Epps (Next Friday, The Hangover), Amber Rose, Affion Crockett ( Dance Flick, Pixels),Luenell (All About Steve, Think Like a Man), Kristina DeBarge ( Former American Idol Contestant, Televisions Growing Up Hip – Hop), Katt Williams (Norbit, First Sunday), George Lopez (Balls of Fury, Rio), and Wilmer Valderrama (That '70s Show, Larry Crowne) The film was released on July 2, 2014 in select theaters, V.O.D, and Digital HD. This is also Cannon's directorial feature film debut. This film has a remarkable cast of talent, and honestly this movie isn't that good. On the other hand, it's a guilty pleasure of so bad that it's good.I'm aware that maybe one or two (or more) brain cells are dying as I watch this. But I didn't mind, I actually watched the film in its entirety. This film is fueled by sex jokes, stereotypes revolving around black and Mexican-American lifestyles; This hip-hop-infused musical movie features a gallery of notable comedians. Nick Cannon may not be the best director or writer. However, damn he can gather the talent! (If you want to call them talent)Even though this film is loaded with stereotypes, sex jokes, and brain cell melting vulgarity. There is at least an element of sweetness to the film in our lead character Jason, played by Bobb'e J. Thompson, a low self-esteem and less than well-endowed virginal high school student who has a hopeless crush on his beautiful classmate Anastacia, played by Kristinia DeBarge, who barely knows he exists. His only hope to impress her is to join the school's hottest "clique" and help them win a hip- hop, "Lock-In" dance competition, which offers a $2,000 prize. To be honest, a majority of the acting is so bad and over the top it's actually funny. Jason's mother, played by Luenell, is so outrageous, over –bearing, gun shooting, and loud you can't help but watch how much worse she or her character can get. Also, the pot-smoking principal, played by Mike Epps is so cartoonish it's hard to take him or anyone else in the movie seriously. Cannon also infuses the proceedings with various stylistic devices, including on screen graphics and freeze-frames, to mostly negligible effect. In addition, while Thompson and DeBarge are appealing, the veteran comic performers in the supporting cast are unable to rise above the cartoonish material. What makes films like Dope, Super bad and American Pie so memorable are at the end of the day we can relate to the characters. Another big issue I have with the film is a majority of the cast that's in high school don't look like high school students. Amber Rose is in high school? Seriously? (That's a nice high school).I know this movie is so bad that it's funny. Even though I don't think that's the intent. Nevertheless, it was so obvious, that the featuring endless scenes of leering shots of beautiful young women shaking their booties, and all the other goodies God gave them into the camera are only there to include the numerous music designed to provide the filmmaker the opportunity to contribute to the soundtrack. The slow- motion erotic car-washing scene is not even that offensive to women, because the males in this movie are just as badly and equally portrayed if not worse. (Car wash scene…I'm not complaining). So these are my final Bitchin' Buddha thoughts on the film School Dance. I know it's a bad movie, but I did have some fun even if it was for the wrong reason. At the end credits, I am indicating that the film was much more fun to make than to watch. At the end of the day, I'm glad I came across it. Even though I do not need to come across it again or any time soon. I wouldn't mind seeing what Nick Cannon does next. I believe School Dance earns a…5/10This review is brought to you by Boogie Buddha, and remember, don't just get down, but get Boogie. Thank you for reading and or viewing, and I hope you all have an amazing day as always. :)

Never heard of the movie..just ran over it by accident checking actors profile of recent works and found this 2014 gem....many literally L-O-L moments, highly re-watchable, seen it at least 8 times since...everyone I have recommended it to loves it...even Nick Cannon..has his moments...that's saying a lot from me...watch it and laugh...go in with no expectations and you will love it...not too over the top cheap laughs...just good old comedy.. Good to see Kevin Hart...I'm sorry..I mean Pretty O.G. Little Thug, along with Katt Williams and Mike Epps all under one roof. Young actors also did their thing. If you are expecting a high big budget comedy, don't it is quite good just the way it is. A lot of good one liners and just fun all around.

This movie was very funny to me i'm so shocked at the rating and disappointed. Yes the plot was simple and silly but most comedies these days are. This movie reminded me of a Friday movie in so many ways(even some of the characters had the same names) but with High School kids, but they did their thing and carried the movie well and and the veterans were just side characters but really took over when they were on camera Mike Epps, Kevin Hart, Affion Crockett, Katt Williams all did their thing in this movie and were hilarious. The music and the dancing also added a another piece to it and it was all songs i've never heard but were jamming i really liked it.Can't understand why black comedies get such a low rating it really sucks i'm not going into detail about that and just keep it light, but i found it way funnier than some bigger budget box office movies.But yeah if you like movies like Friday, Napoleon Dynamite, and Superbad with real funny characters and silly plots you should like this

Many people will love this movie, nobody knows comedy better than Nick Cannon. He did a good job for choosing the actors to be in this movie. Like there is not one comedian, you won't love like Kevin Hart, Luenell, Katt Williams, Lil' Duval, George Lopez, Mike Epps, and more. This movie is ultimately awesome, had good rap music, some really touching romance, great ghetto comedy, a hilarious cast with good chemistry, good cameos. Definitely buying this movie on DVD and hoping for a sequel. And some fine ass chicks including Big Booty Becky and Anastacia, cutest girls in the whole movie. Nick Cannon did a good job as a director especially for a first movie, many teenagers and fans of the people in the movie will love this movie to be honest. I'm literally watching this movie for the third time like that's how obsessed i am with this movie. Just wish the movie was a bit longer and at least show some nudity. Let's just call this movie Nick Cannon's Verison of Animal House, Project X, and House Party.