Work It (film)
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| Directed by | Laura Terruso |
| Written by | Alison Peck |
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| Cinematography | Rogier Stoffers |
| Edited by | Andrew Marcus |
| Music by | Germaine Franco |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Work It is a 2020 American jukebox dance comedy film directed by Laura Terruso and produced by Alicia Keys, Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Koplovitz Dutton. The film stars Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy, Keiynan Lonsdale, Michelle Buteau and Jordan Fisher.[1] It was released on August 7, 2020, by Netflix.
Premise
When Quinn Ackerman's admission to Duke University — the college of her dreams — depends on her performance at a dance competition, she forms a ragtag group of dancers to take on the best squad in school—now she just needs to learn how to dance.[1]
Cast
- Sabrina Carpenter as Quinn Ackerman[1]
- Liza Koshy as Jasmine Hale
- Keiynan Lonsdale as Isaiah "Julliard" Pembroke
- Michelle Buteau as Veronica Ramirez
- Jordan Fisher as Jake Taylor
- Drew Ray Tanner as Charlie
- Jayne Eastwood as Ruthie (Nursing Home)
- Naomi Snieckus as Maria Ackerman
- Briana Andrade-Gomes as Trinity
- Kalliane Bremault as Brit Turner
- Bianca Asilo as Raven
- Neil Robles as Chris Royo
- Nathaniel Scarlette as DJ Tapes
- Tyler Hutchings as Robby G.
- Indiana Mehta as Priya Singh
Production
On April 2, 2019, Adam Fogelson of STX announced the film along with Alicia Keys producing it.[2] On May 2, 2019, it was announced that Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy and Keiynan Lonsdale would star in the film.[3] Laura Terruso was announced as the director, and that Terruso would rewrite the film from an original script from Alison Peck, with Elysa Koplovitz Dutton Leslie Morgenstein from Alloy Entertainment producing the film alongside Keys.[4] On July 2, 2019, Drew Ray Tanner, Michelle Buteau and Jordan Fisher all joined the cast and it was announced that Netflix would distribute the film.[5] It was also announced that day that Carpenter would also serve as an executive producer.[1]
Filming took place from June 2019 to August 2019 at Humber college Lakeshore Campus, Toronto, York University Keele campus in Toronto, Canada [6][7][8] and on the campus of California State University, Northridge in Los Angeles in December 2019.[citation needed]
Release
Work It was released by Netflix on August 7, 2020.[9] It was the top-watched film in its debut weekend.[10]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 6.17/10.[11] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, based on nine critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[12]
References
- ^ a b c d N'Duka, Amanda (July 2, 2019). "Jordan Fisher, Drew Ray Tanner, Michelle Buteau Join Sabrina Carpenter In Netflix Dance Comedy 'Work It'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 2, 2019). "Alicia Keys Dance Movie 'Work It' & 'Bad Moms' Moms' In The Works At STX – CinemaCon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Sabrina Carpenter to Star in STX Dance Comedy 'Work It'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 2, 2019). "Alicia Keys' Dance Comedy 'Work It' Sets Sabrina Carpenter As Lead". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ Clement, Olivia (July 2, 2019). "Jordan Fisher Tapped for New Dance Film Work It". Playbill. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "'Work It': Sabrina Carpenter, Liza Koshy star in Netflix dance comedy". UPI. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ^ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "that's a wrap on @workitmovie excuse me while i go miss all these incredible people, and sorry to the man on the plane next to me for my…"". Retrieved August 6, 2019 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Work It (@workitmovie) • Instagram photos and videos". Retrieved July 3, 2019 – via Instagram.
- ^ Martin, Annie (July 9, 2020). "'Work It': Sabrina Carpenter dances in teaser for Netflix film". UPI. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Rowles, Dustin (August 9, 2020). "Weekend Box Office: Seth Rogen, Shia LaBeouf, And The Most-Watched Movies At Home". Uproxx. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
- ^ "Work It (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
- ^ "Work It Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
