After the great success of the 2006 film "Step Up", Touchstone Pictures released the sequel titled "Step Up 2: The Streets". After the death of his parents, the main character, Andy, was forced to go to the Maryland School of the Arts to expand the range of his dance techniques. At the same time, Andy was kicked out of the street dance team called 4-1-0, so she started her own team with several talented but unsuccessful peers from the School of the Arts, who wanted to compete in a dance competition. underground dance "Streets". ". The film was directed by Jon M. Chu, also known for directing "GI Joe: Retaliation". The film "Step Up 2" grossed over fifteen million dollars while its budget was only twenty -two million as a result, it surpassed the original film and achieved great success. Some films do not need unimaginable special effects, a sophisticated storyline and world-famous actors. simply a pleasant atmosphere, like in the film Step Up 2: The Streets, which consists of many memorable, funny and spectacular moments. This film allows the audience to relax and immerse themselves in the world of street dance, while integrating many elements of youth cinema, such as first love, relationships with peers, the search for ideals. One of the most memorable episodes of the film is the final dance scene that took place. in the rain. "In a dance with the original, Step Up 2 wins for that rain-soaked street routine alone" (Lankford 48). The final dance scene is attractive to the audience due to the variety of cinematographic techniques used, the combination of music and choreography, as well as the motivating effect on the spectators. The final scene captures the audience's attention using various cinematic techniques which...... middle of paper ...... it was directed by Andy. The charisma and positive energy of the actors reached their peak in the final scene; therefore, dancing in the rain is the most memorable moment due to the cinematic techniques, soundtracks and dance used, as well as the positive effect on the audience. It is no coincidence that the film Step Up 2: The Streets was a great success because “the dancing is undoubtedly superb and the main characters make a valiant effort” (Edwards).Works CitedEdwards, Ceri. “KEEP 2 THE STREETS. » The week June 15, 2008. ProQuest. Internet. March 16, 2014. Lankford, Loren. “Step up 2 in the streets.” Entertainment Weekly 1002 (2008): 48. MasterFILE Premier. Internet. March 16, 2014. Smith, Anna. “Step up 2 the streets.” Sight and Sound 05 2008: 86. ProQuest. Internet. March 16, 2014. “Step Up 2 the Streets. » Age [Melbourne, Australia] March 20, 2008: 7. Opposing views in context. Internet. March 16. 2014.