There is a scene at the beginning of "Battle of the Year" in which Josh Peck, one of my favorite young actors, walks into an office and his boss, and his secretary, can't remember his character's name. This sums up "Battle of the Year" perfectly. It is an instantly forgettable, run-of-the-mill piece of film making that will live on in the hearts of only the people who it truly aims to please. Whoever they may be, because I can't honestly see anybody really loving this film. Liking, maybe. The performances are bland, the dialogue is stale, and the twist, when Chris Brown breaks his leg (oops, I gave it away) is forced and contrived. Though some of the dancing was cool, and very well shot. All in all, this is an early year throwaway that somehow made it to a post-summer slot.
Grade: D
3D: I'm sure it doesn't help
Easter Egg: Dancing throughout the credits.
Starring: Josh Holloway, Laz Alonso, Josh Peck
Director: Benson Lee
Writer(s): Brin Hill and Chris Parker - Original Documentary: Benson Lee
RT: 110 min
Rating: PG-13 for language and some rude behavior
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