Usually these films kick off with a splashy ensemble number to get everyone in the mood but here instead there's a deliberately deflating audition montage.

Only a frolicking duet set to Bobby Brown breaks the monotony.

Of all the franchise flicks hitting theatres this summer, not one has a climactic battle as visually graceful, invigorating and altogether stunning as Step Up All In.

Step Up All In doesn't deviate from this formula - and that's great.