Stomp the Yard - Review

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1. Kayla Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 15:42

   Let me guess..a person that's not black wrote this??im not saying that to be a racist or anything of that nature but apparently you dont understand..at historical black colleges and universities sororities and fraternities are popular.These organizations are important,the stepping is something they pride themselves on.It takes time,skill,and dedication to master it!Black Greek organizations are the pride and joy of black colleges and universities and i applaud this movie for showing everyone how it really goes down at step shows!I love a good step show..so give a bad review if you want to but dont put others down just because you dont understand it!

1. Josh Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 16:18

   I didn't put anyone down. I put down the movie. Perhaps you don't understand it?
   
   Stepping may be important at black universities. But the film does a lousy job of showing it.... so that's really pretty irrelevant.

1. Maiesha Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 17:42

   ok im going to break ur coment down iight... 1) Apparently college scholarships are kind of like beauty salon vouchers.. r u implying tht black dont hav wat it take to b smart enough to get a scholarship?2)It’s the achey breaky of dance movies, just because the moves are performed to rap music doesn’t make them any more cool..thur r rules to stepping for dem to be in a type of formation dumb a**.3)that D.J. tries to steal the guy’s girl. Naturally, this pisses him off. Are we supposed to hate him? What’s the guy supposed to do? Stand there and clap while D.J. sticks his tongue down his girlfriend’s throat?.. i would apprciate having my boyfriend put me down public ,, n i grid wit sum skank in front of me like tht n DJ was defend he honor. 4) the whole street dancing thing in general is that there’s this insistence on trying to portray synchronized dancing as masculine.. y the h*ll r u hating on fine black men that can dance.. r u jelous? dont lie 5)If there’s some historical significance to it, that’s not addressed in Stomp the Yard... wat the fudge,, were u not watching the movie explained the historical significance a whole heep ov times. 6)These kids are on the fast track to becoming Kevin Federline.. wat kind ov insult iz tht . kevin federline is a gold digga these r making their own money by doing this movie ,, duh!
   

1. Lee Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 17:49

   I can tell just by the comercials its a movie with a bunch of **** on the DL, aka "Down-Low" dancing around like ****.
   
   I wouldnt watch this movie even if someone paid ME.

1. Josh Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 17:55

   Maiesha:
   
   1) Huh? I said nothing of the sort. I'm not even going to dignify that kind of stupidity with a response. Don't project your own racism on me.
   
   2) There are rules for the achey breaky too. They have to be in a formation.
   
   3) You would appreciate having your boyfriend put you down in public? You enjoy public humiliation? Well, that's your own fetish, it certainly is not the norm.
   
   4) No, I am not jealous of fine, black, dancers. I'm also not jealous of fine white dancers. Why is it a racial thing?
   
   5) No they don't explain the historical significance. They show some pictures of famous leaders who were members of black frats, but it's never tied to stepping, just to frats. Big difference. I seriously doubt Martin Luther King Jr. did much Stepping.
   
   6) Yes, these ACTORS are making their own money, but I was referring to the characters in the film who do a lot of dancing and very little class attending... not the real people who portray the characters. Reality and fantasy are two seperate and distinct things.
   
   I truly hope your comments are not indicative of the fans of this movie. Your communication skills are truly frightening.
   

1. Dave Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 22:59

   Josh you the man! I just say the movie literally hours ago and you're right. However, I think you forgot to mention the most hilarious and equally ironic part of the movie...
   the "false/fictional" university is named "Truth". I guess they were just keeping it real!!!!

1. George Says:
   January 14th, 2007 at 22:59

   So sick of this stupid movie genre. It so happens that this time is in a black college ( read Footloose, Breakdancing and all that rubbish ).
   
   Well how about less dancing and fooling around with moronic music!
   And more schooling and civic service ?
   
   And this goes to black, white and brown kids as well.

1. Mitch Says:
   January 15th, 2007 at 14:06

   I have not seen the movie as of yet, but it really shocks me how americans can take something so simple and make it complicated. Josh although you seem educated and have a vast vocabulary you still miss the point of the movie, it is to entertain. We all know that we take a chance when we purchase a ticket and sit in a theater that the production in front of us may be good or bad, as a consumer you have to deal with that. My only critisism of your comments would be that you judge the movie with facts you yourself probably don't understand. The movie was not supposed to be an enigma to be solved, but a glimpse of life of youthful college students from one persons point of view (the writer). As in anything in life, if you are that good to sit back and judge the movie for what is wasn't why not write your on and see what others would say. He who defines the word has the power!

1. Lexi C Says:
   January 15th, 2007 at 14:14

   I haven't gone to see the movie yet, but I can already tell that people who are not of this race (i.e. African American, not black) will never understand the importance of what the movie is really trying to portray. It's not about stepping or dancing. It's about brotherhood! When you join a frat, sorority, or club of any kind, you have a bond with the members of that group. No matter if its social or civic. I have seen just as many caucasian, high school, teen-bop films where SEX is the meaning of the whole movie. And they all received two thumbs up for some horny little white boy chasing some big boobed girl (who always takes off her top) knowing in reality, he will never have her. What is the meaning behind that? Everyone has an opinion, I'm not knocking that. But if you've never been to a step or dance competition, then you really wouldn't get it. Its about sticking together, brotha and/or sista, til the end. Win or Loose. White AND Black. Becuase I know of several Caucasian males who have joined African American fraternities. You step together in college, and twenty years down the line, you can still feel every moment of that competition, when you were on stage with you brothas. Thats what its about. Whether Martin Luther King Jr. stepped or not is irrelevent. Time changes. So do people and whats popular. Right now for African American Frats, stepping is popular. In 5 or 10 years it may not be who cares. Its entertaining, its real, and it brings unity to our race on something that outsiders will never understand. Everyone has their thing. This is ours.

1. Josh Says:
   January 15th, 2007 at 14:42

   Mitch,
   
   Although you use a lot of words, you seem to miss the point of a movie review: It is to tell you whether or not the person writing it thinks the movie is any good.
   
   This one isn't, not as entertainment, not as education, not as anything. It's a piece of crap. On no level is it any good. Please don't try to feed me this bullshit about how I didn't get the point of it. It's a movie about frat boys dancing. We're not talking the Metropolitan Opera here. Get real.
   
   I certainly know a lot more about it than you do, since I have at least seen it. How do you know what the point of the movie is? All you've seen are some previews.
   
   Lexi: Your comments are even worse. Don't justify a crap movie as being a black thing. That's an unacceptable, and possibly racist excuse. Black or white, we are all people. With the same feelings, hopes, and dreams. Going to college and joining fraternities isn't a uniquely black experience last time I checked, and you don't have to be black to come from a rough background and you certainly don't have to be black to get a movie about kids going to college. Let's just not go down that road, alright?

1. Lexi Says:
   January 16th, 2007 at 14:20

   Actually, lets go down that road! We are not all people with the same feelings, hopes, and dreams, first of all! Second, how is a comment that justifies a reason why everyone does what they do, racist? You're right, we are all people. But you're wrong to say that we all have the same feelings. If I was racist, I would've said that NO white people would understand this movie. I talked about unity between the people of fraternities. And I quote, "I know of several WHITE men who have joined black fraternites....." And you are right, joining a frat isn't just a black thing, becuase there are several caucasian frats that do they're own thing. I just said that stepping and/or dancing is something that is popular right now. And thats what we as black people enjoy! Just like golf and nascar is something that others enjoy. And I never said anything about having to be black and coming from a rough background. I'm part black, white, and indian and I came from a very lousy background. You're obviously missing my point. I expressed that its a way for people with the same mindset, coming together in a NON-VIOLENT way to show that they're is some good in the African American race. I saw the movie Road Trip, and by Gosh, if we're talking about a movie showing kids going to class, this sure as he** wasn't one of them. Am I defending this movie? NO. But am I defending my opinion? Yes. Because you obviously seem to think that we are all chasing some common goal and we're not. And trust me, JOSH, there is nothing that I enjoy more than defending my position! I'm not racist. I have ghetto cousins, like I have white-trash cousins, like I have some cousins that I can't even explain what the he** they are. But to say we have the same feelings is wrong. Because if we did, then we'd all hate this movie as much as you!!!!! LOL

1. GhettoPaul Says:
   January 16th, 2007 at 14:55

   Yo Lexi, I don't think you've even seen the movie, because there's nothing non-violent about it. The very first scene dancing gets a kid killed. The rest of the movie is spent with dancers posturing and threatening one another in violent ways.
   
   There's absolutely NOTHING non-violent about this moive.
   
   And you are a racist if you really believe that the way black people think is so different from everyone else.
   
   We're people, we're not identical but we all care about our families and want better lives. No two people think the same, but it's not because the color of their skin. By dividing us that way you're no better than racists who used to claim that being black meant you weren't as smart as people with other skin colors.

1. Lexi Says:
   January 16th, 2007 at 18:42

   Ghetto Paul! "GHETTO" first of all????? Sweetheart open those beautiful eyes of yours and see reality! I have been in several situations that magnifies the difference in not only how we think, but how we think towards one another. I could only see part of the movie on monday night, but as an african american who goes to a historicaly black university, and in a sorority, I looked past the violence and the threats and saw what I see very often. I have been stepping since the 7th grade and dancing just as long, and for someone to put down a movie for that, is wrong. When "Bring It On", parts 1,2, and 3 we're all doing the same thing. I didn't make this a racial thing, because the white guys in "You Got Served" were also dancing around like, and I quote"A**holes". So if you're going to down one, down them all! Thats all I'm saying. I perform often with a group of people. BLACK & WHITE. And we are all onstage together. That is what I got out of the competitive part of the film. Because I live it. If you're not a performer then you don't know. Like I stated, if you've been to a real step show, we are onstage, stepping together, win or loose. In fact my sorority and OUR Brothas all went together before I had to go. And they said the same thing, its about UNITY! We all looked past someone getting killed because we've all experienced that before, in reality. It was REAL to see ONE black film that even shows black kids in college, out of all of the ones that show us behind bars! And you can throw away that common dream BS! I'm not a racist, I'm a realist! And time, history, and FACTS has taught me that!

1. Josh Says:
   January 16th, 2007 at 18:44

   Wait, so you only saw parts of the movie?
   
   As much as I hate to be on the side of a guy named GhettoPaul, I think the conversation begins and ends right there Lexi.
   
   

1. Lexi Says:
   January 17th, 2007 at 00:23

   Now Josh and "Ghetto"Paul,
   I'm pretty sure that you gathered from my personality that I wasn't going let this very intriguing conversation end like this! Like I said, I love defending my position and its for this very reason that i rushed from work and went to see the film again. I took my family, all of whom, except my boyfriend, graduated from hbu's, were members of fraternities and sororities, and who made/making impacts on their communities. I let them see this page before we left, so that we would have something to talk about when the film was over. I'll leave their comments unstated. I was so eager to hear what the elders had to say. And since race(ism) is so important, this is coming from the mouths of two men who actually had to walk miles to drink from the "COLORED" water fountain. A woman who was slapped in public, by a white man, because she's fair skinned and her husband is dark. A man who's wife was decapitated and someone wrote in the guest book at her funeral "KKK". And all of whom have been called a N**** to their faces, including me. I mean since race is an issue...
   
   I asked if they thought that someone that hadn't experienced some of the circumstances presented in the film, understand personally? Black and White? My grandfather said "a person that has never experienced those things looks at the screen and see's nothing. I saw myself. I have faught over girls. Cried and been upset over slain brothas, frat and non-frat. And been in positions were I've been threatened and made threats by myself and with my brothas. I saw memories."
   
   I asked if they thought that everyone shares the ame feelings, goals, and/or thoughts? My godmother joked that we all share the same thouhts about death. She says, "asks me what it feels like to be spit in the face by someone who thinks like you." And I did. She then says, "now ask me if I still think that everyone thinks alike. There's to much pain there." I asked if we as Americans should be working towards a much better society even though we've come so far? She says,"there's still a long way to go. And judging by what was said on that website, there's so much more work to do. If you want to criticize the film thats one thing, but to make a comment about putting them in leotards, is out-of-line. Especially when there are several non-black films that have to non-black boys fighting over a girl."
   
   And since we are just "keeping it real", like Dave said, I asked what they thought of the film overall. They said that it wasn't too bad, but it wasn't too good either. Did they like the violence? No. Did they relate to it in anyway, becuase it was in the film? Yes. I even asked if they were racist. My grandmother said that the same man that slapped me in the face years ago, oneday had to ask me for food to feed his family. She said racism would've made me close the door in the face, but knowing that a change would come, him and his family ate good for two nights.
   
   Like I've been saying, they are all opinions. I have friends of several different races. I have dated men from several different races. Caucasian as well. So trust me I ain't no racist cause there are alot of myths that I can kill about white men! I enjoyed the conversation. It was very intriguing. I'll try to visit the site often. Keep up the good work Josh.
   

1. Chris Says:
   January 18th, 2007 at 02:47

   Well i thought I would write something about this movie since your review and mine are completely different. I went into this movie being blown away in the first 15 minutes with watching Chris Brown and the rest of the cast at the beginning going nuts and break dancing, krumping, pop locking and hip hop all together. The atmosphere was hardcore and yes these types of battles do exist, I am a breaker/hip-hop dancer and while watching this movie it was inspiring and very enjoyable. I will agree that they didn't put to much story showing the history of the frat organizations but honestly that wasn't the point of the film ... the point of hte movie is the dancing and that was was what I went in there to see. Though i left there with even more, i thought the story was well written and Chris Brown dieing had a huge impact in the movie too ... though if your not into hip hop or really enjoy this type of culture then this movie isn't for you. If your a dancer of any kind and love dance movies then you will easily love this movie it gets you pumped and excited about the skills these dancers got and you will notice alot of these dancers since they are choreographers and do alot of stuff in the industry of music.
   
   P.S. Just one more thing ... these comments are getting off topic to a movie that was created for enjoyment I am not black or white im latino and I still enjoyed this movie. Yes if your black be proud of the movie and the heritage that the frat houses have theres nothing wrong with being proud of your heritage and culture. Same goes with any race and any culture.

1. Vince Says:
   January 19th, 2007 at 14:12

   I think the most sane and rational post on this page was the previous one by Chris. Everyone else started throwing around words like "racism" without fully grasping the meaning behind the words, and if you think you know it - I can tell you right now that judging by the way you've been using it, you don't. There are more to words than just their literal definitions, they come with implied meanings and histories. Its important to understand those as well. The review was rather unfairly written, in my opinion. It was extremely hateful, and, although I would probably agree that Stomp the Yard is nonsensical, idiotic and the type of movie that only prolongs the moronic dispositions of so much of our country's youths that it is not a movie that should be taken very seriously. This isn't the type of movie that you go to see when you're looking for something deep or meaningful - it's a movie created purely for entertainment. I've done dances before, I've never stepped but I can at least appreciate the work that went into choreographing all the step sequences. As for it being manly or not, that's your own personal opinion based upon how you define the word "manly". I agree that there are certain things that men should not do that would be highly unseemly, but, dancing doesn't have to be one of them. And Lexi, just because your grandparents could empathize with the movie in no way supports it. In fact, I think if anything it detracts from it because it portrays the same mindset that subjugated an entire race that has splendidly made up for time lost, but still has so far to go with all the rest of us. You might think that that is a racist comment, but, think back to what I said earlier. There are differences between all of us, the lines are blurring but there are still several highly distinct lines that have not been broached. Until the day that the entire world can live in harmony as the human race we will have subraces within our species - classifications such as white, black, brown, yellow, red; meaningless classifications based on ones skin tone and more meaningful ones such as American, British, French, Spanish, African, Ecuadorean, Indian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese. Name tags that only serve to identify you to the land from which you were born. At this point I think I've rambled on beyond my point. So, getting back to it. Try to understand the reason for which things are done, why people do what they do, why people say what they say. When you learn to do that, everyone seems much more familiar than you would have expected. You may also find that people are more different than you had previously thought, in either case deeper thought brings about more understanding which I think we're all badly in need of these days.

1. Jason Says:
   January 20th, 2007 at 08:02

   Yall need Jesus. It's a movie about steppin. Not about goin to school, or hookin up, or anything else. It's called " STOMP THE YARD ." Not "Stomp the yard while goin to school and hookin up." Its just a movie. No need for hurtful words.

1. Ben Says:
   January 20th, 2007 at 15:50

   The steppin' was fresh. If you hated this movie, you either dug way too deep into it instead of enjoying the movements, or you're jealous because you can't step.
   
   It was entertaining, this comin' from someone who steps.
   
   das all.

1. Tamica Says:
   January 20th, 2007 at 21:40

   Josh, you need to realize that because you are not of the same culture as the people in the film, you may not truly understand the film because you are viewing it through your own cultural lens. Anyone who knows even a little about anthropology or some of the other social sciences knows that, and it is not racist to point it out. If the movie was not your cup of tea, fine. I just wish you wouldn't call people racist when they point out that there are cultural aspects of the film of which you do not seem to be aware.

1. JONATHAN Says:
   January 22nd, 2007 at 01:41

   First, I feel like I have to say that I am black- and "Stomp the Yard" made me want to stomp my neck. I'm mad so many black people on this forum are pulling the race card here. Josh did not try and do anything to put down our race. Point blank, unless you're a girl who was obviously smitten by the men in this movie, "stomp the yard" was awful. This movie was painfully insipid and predictable. Don't try and make this a "you hate black people" and "you don't understand how important stepping is" thing. Stomp the yard was fucking terrible.

1. 6one9 Says:
   January 22nd, 2007 at 08:46

   This movie was entertaining, the dance sequences were fresh, the script was not Oscar material (but it doesnt claim to be) it is just an entertaining dance focused film.
   On Oscar scales it was shithouse, but the dancing, krumping, stepping was fresh.
   If you go into this movie expecting a "ground breaking" film then of course you are not going to like it, if you go into it hoping to see some fresh dance sequences then you are going to enjoy it.
   "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" Hahaha
   Time to go get Buck bUcK BUCK.
   
   
   PEACE

1. bbroaden Says:
   January 22nd, 2007 at 14:20

   I have seen the movie, and as a young female black college student myself, this movie is similar to what goes on @ black campuses and I found it very entertaining. I was just happy to see a positve black college movie period. I totally understand the statements that Josh posted, 9 times out 10, if your white this movie and alot of the cultural traditions displayed in it want make that much since to you.

1. luis Says:
   January 23rd, 2007 at 13:03

   wow... i cant really believe that a simple movie would bring up such and intense racial discussion. i HAVE seen the movie and im not white OR black... im from a completely different CULTURE I think its a great movie and anyone who can appreciate a movie without getting so self involved that they have to critique it from top to bottom without opening their narrow mind will enjoy it. its not that big of a deal. its a good movie. thats why its number one in the box office. if it wasnt a good movie... um... i wouldnt be? so one guy named josh doesnt like it... go watch it and see for yourself. dont rely on guys who think their word is the end all be all of conversation. Critics gave this movie a C overal... the general public rated it a B and like i said... its NUMBER ONE in the box office right now! so who wins? JOSH? or the 40 mil that the movie has pulling in two weeks, plus another 12 it pulled last weekend?.... the people dont lie... go see the movie... open your mind... get into it... enjoy it... go home.
   

1. a to da j Says:
   January 26th, 2007 at 01:30

   i saw this movie and it was so bad. it was drumline mixed with save the last dance. it made fraternities look bad. i attend a black college ( norfolk state) and its nothing like that. it was one of the worst movies that i actually paid to see. this movie is for black teenage girls. if u are wondering yes i am black and yes i live in the projects.

1. Nick C Says:
   January 28th, 2007 at 02:53

   Wow this movie was horiffic. I can't believe black people would be proud of this movie as illustrating the reality of the black college campus. Violence is a constant undertone, academics are more or less totally ignored, and all life revolves around the fraternity/sorority life. Admittedly, I'm white. And I was in a frat in college. And we drank copious amounts of alcohol and enjoyed being assholes, but we knew why we were in school, and stepping wasn't why. OK, I'm not going to get into my social beliefs about why blacks are generally in the lower classes of society, so let's stick to the movie.
   
   First off, I've seen some great movies about urban culture. Friday, Next Friday, and Friday After Next are three that come to mind. OK, Friday After Next sucked, but the other two had all the makings of good movies. Stomp the Yard doesn't. If you're going to it to see good "stepping", you're in for a treat. If you're going to it for any other reason, like plot development in between the "stepping" scenes or a socially responsible, fresh look at black culture, stay at home.
   
   Let the games begin!

1. Winnie Says:
   January 29th, 2007 at 23:29

   I was just on the website and I saw the last few posts. Josh, Nick and GhettoPaul all have their opinions but you are all wrong. I graduated from a historically black university and enjoyed the movie. Not only am I highly educated but I continued on to medical school to become a doctor. There were a few scenes in the movie were the main character was in class. He even got tutored by the female character in the movie. If they were going to add in the movie the history of black fraternities and sororities the movie would have been 4 hours long. Even though they had it only in one scene but what do you think Heritage Hall was all about. There were many black leaders who were in fraternities and sororities. They also stepped back in the day. These leaders include Martin Luther King, Coretta Scott King, Jesse Jackson and Rosa Parks just to name a few. Yes, the movie did not explore more on stepping but like another post said this movie was also to entertain. Don't speak vehemently against something you know nothing about. Even though the plot was weak it did have a plot a love story. This is showing you one aspect of black college life not all of it. Just like Drumline showed a different aspect of black college life. We weren't all in fraternities or on the drumline but we understand this is not what we are all about. Why when whites have a movie about their college experiences we don't see anyone going to class but if blacks do it there is a problem? If I based my knowledge of Caucasians on the movies, I will think you were all sadistic, dumb blondes, serial killers and racist just to name a few of the characters I have seen lately portrayed by whites. First of all if you do want to learn about black culture do not go to the movies. When we want to learn about white culture we go to the history books. If you want to learn about black culture find an elder in the community. YOU cannot base a whole culture of people on a movie that is rubbish. Black culture did not start 300 years ago when blacks were stolen and raped from their land it started thousands of years ago. So go and do research if you really want to learn about the culture.

1. SpaceCadet Says:
   February 6th, 2007 at 15:34

   Its not the best movie, but its good entertainment. Its not a movie intended to change the world, to rid racism, prejudice or ignorance. Its a movie meant for ENTERTAINMENT. Period.
   
   I am an educated young black woman with a degree in aerospace engineering that works for the space program...and I still enjoyed it. Why? Because I came into the theatre expecting entertainment, not an eye-opening, mind-changing all-inspiring experience. I'll have to agree that the plot was very predictable. But you know what, its just nice seeing good looking young black actors on the screen. Its nice to see young black love, beautiful black women on the screen & beautiful hardworking black men. Because you just dont see that hardly ever on TV or in the movies.
   
   Like the sista said earlier, if we can have crazy white teeny-bop/college movies (American Pie, Bring it On, Varsity Blues, National Lampoons, She's all that...etc.) why cant we have black ones? Why does every black movie have to be serious or strongly motivational in order to get decent ratings?
   
   In the end, none of this conversation matters. We, as black people, and as people in general, need to learn how to talk less and DO more, as our great ancestors have.
   
   This message board has been quite entertaining for me. But now I will leave my words of wisdom, in hopes to inspire someone:
   
   With all that our ancestors have gone through, fought for and won, we as black people have no excuse for not doing great things. We come from a great people, a loving people, a spiritual people, an intelligent people, scientists, astronomers, artists, mathmeticians, athletes...when we trust in God and put our minds to it, we can excel at anything.
   
   I am a living testimony of that.

1. Lexi*Babi Says:
   March 7th, 2007 at 18:21

   I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!! I happen to be black and i understamd the emotion and stuff. and it may not be stomp the yard and get a girl but since dj's brother died somethin good had to happen to him and that good thing was that girl. i feel this movie is my favorite movie of all. and wutever sweety dont like it need to get them eyes checked!! i think this was nessesary and a great movie. and my dad is in a feterity so i think this movie is an honor to men in feternities, like my dad. and this movie tells correctly about the hood and how people r shot up everyday, so it is true AND a OUTSTANDING movie!!! and it teaches how prejuice is NOT right!! AKA RHIS MOVIE RULES, IS TRUE, AND FIGHTS THE POWER, GO "STOMP THE YARD!!!"

1. katie Says:
   April 2nd, 2007 at 12:09

   I think this topic is really funny, because theres all these people bringing in racist comments into the conversation or just feel the need to bring skin colour into it when its just a film for people to enjoy, whether a white or black person wrote the story line, and if a white person wrote this story it shows that hes not racist, because theres absolutely nothing racist in the film! people just need to remember that there all sorts of different coloured people in the world, and racist people have just got to accept it. I personally love black people! I love their type of music, and dancing, and also most of their personalties are wicked as well, but then you also get white people exactly the same :D people just got to remember its just a film and not to read so far into things, if they don't like then oh well who cares? not everyones is going to like every film ever made! don't base your opinons on a film, go to a library or something and read about culture you want. Im a white person myself and i went to see stomp the yard on my 17th birthday (only a few weeks ago) and i loved it!! so i think a few people above are wrong, and i'm sure loads of people agree. everyone has their own views but there's no need to be racist :) love everyone in the world just like you love people around you, lifes too short :) xXx

1. kelly Says:
   April 12th, 2007 at 03:19

   all of you need to stop looking so much into this film
   get off the internet and get a life
   i came on here to see if it was a good movie or not its a simple yes or no answer
   some of you have comments the size of a book.. stop fighting about a friggan movie and get a life! people read WAYYY too much into things these days
   

1. GEEZe Oh PeTes Says:
   May 27th, 2007 at 00:25

   Man.. i agreee with the guy way up there. yall need jesus. seriously..cant people just stop frighting..you all prolly dont even know each other yet your dragging on about how its racist. i LOVED this movie. im not gonna lie. the quotes and dancing and the story are AMAZING..but not so amazing to make people fight..as said in the movie..."intellengence and character is the deffinition of TRUE education" CHARACTER is EVERYTHING

1. evy Says:
   June 3rd, 2007 at 13:16

   In my opinion stomp the yard was an excellent movie because it wasn't just to entertaint it was the talent of the characters in the movie and I am proud to say that this movie was the best!!!!

1. jessie Says:
   June 23rd, 2007 at 16:41

   stomp the yard is beyond my favorite.. i think it was a masterpiece put on this earth. i have seen it about 20 times and i never get sick of it. the dancing is simply amazing and the story line incredible! it inspires me and others i've talked to as well. this movie is about dedication, love, and passion and i think that it is ridiculous of people to put it down because they don't think it is realistic? i don't see one bit how this movie is unrealistic?!

1. Kristin Dunn Says:
   October 18th, 2007 at 15:49

   Stomp the Yard, is a masterpiece. It reallly is about love and passion and going for what you want. Movies don't have to be unrealistic or realistic, they are just movies. But this movie is inspiring in that fact that DJ is living out his brother's dream. He said that is wasn't for him, the college boy thing, but he stuck it out and learned how to be a team player. This is one of the best movies i have seen in a long time. I love it, i just bought it and have watched it like 5 times in the past 3 days!!!

1. Jessica Says:
   December 14th, 2007 at 19:10

   I love Stomp the Yard. It is such a good movie. All of you haters that hate this movie go fuck urself.

1. Nickynad Says:
   February 21st, 2008 at 14:08

   Loved your comment Jason, it cracked me up. after the intense comments I had just been reading, then all of a sudden, 'Yall need Jesus', that was the funnies thing. Neway, Stomp the Yard is the best movie on this earth (BRINGS OUT MY INNER GANGSTA!!!) and to anyone who doesnt think so each to their own, and God for us all. Forgive me if I dont feel the need to dislose my race!!!
   
   Love y'all xxxx

1. IM FROM DA AUC AND I STEP Says:
   May 24th, 2008 at 00:43

   i go to college in the Atlanta University Center (Morehouse, Spelman, Clark Atlanta, Morris Brown, ITC, Morehouse School of Medicine) or AUC (where the film was made).....Anyway i just saw the movie like 30 min ago and........IT SUCKED. Plot was weak, the stepping was fake, and the only thing GOODE about this movie was MEAGAN (lol im clever). It was based on college life in the AUC and many other HCBU's and i would have to say thismovie doesnt represent me.
   1) there was no brotherhood (i dont even know neyos name in the movie).
   2) stepping sucked. im a real stepper and i want to throw up watchin that shit.
   3)plot line=drumline/you got served/ my neighbors dog shit
   4) LEXI U TURNED THIS DISCUSSION ABOUT A MOVIE INTO A RACIST ARGUMENT, PUT WORDS IN JOSH'S MOUTH AND UR AN EMBARRASSMENT TO MY ETHNICITY (IM BLACK SO THATS ABOUT 1/3 OF YOU).
   
   thanx josh for your review and keep doin what ur doin

1. Myro Says:
   June 6th, 2008 at 15:06

   anyone knows that the 2 groups were called ? xD

1. Alana Says:
   June 16th, 2008 at 13:59

   you know what.
   everyone has there own opinions on the movie.
   so people hate it some people like it.
   so serioulsy. you dont need to turn it into some fight.
   and theres no need to make racist comments.
   movies are made to entertain people and i think this movie does a good job of that.
   by the way im not black but i think there cool =)

1. Rhonda Says:
   July 31st, 2008 at 13:28

   I am a 38 YOF RN who teaches at the local college, reads as if books were air, and writes. Since it seems to be running through the above posts, I am white. I am also a drummer. In short, Stomp the Yard is fun to watch. Similar to Drumline, but not as good as Drumline, Stomp the Yard is really enjoyable to watch. Not a five-star, but I really enjoy watching both movies over and over.

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