Otis Singleton
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo is a 1984 movie about breakdancing and a sequel to the 1984 movie Breakin'. The film stars Lucinda Dickey as Kelly, Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones as Ozone, and Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers as Turbo, who are members of a group of street kids that frequent the community centre Miracles, where they're working over the summer. The film received mostly negative critical reviews but grossed $15 million.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of release | 1984 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Musical |
| Rating | 5.2 |
| Director | Sam Firstenberg |
| Cast | Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo Quinones, Michael Chambers, Sabrina Garcia, Kimberley McCullough, Ice-T |
| Plot | A group of street kids try to save their community centre, Miracles, from being bulldozed by greedy developers. |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Soundtrack | Ollie & Jerry |
| Release format | DVD, Blu-ray |
| Tagline | "They're back...for everyone who believes in the beat." |
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What You'll Learn
Release date
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was released in 1984, just nine months after the original Breakin'. The film was released on December 21, 1984, in 717 theatres across the United States and Canada.
The film was directed by Sam Firstenberg and starred Lucinda Dickey as Kelly, Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones as Ozone, and Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers as Turbo. The cast also included Sabrina Garcia, whose voice was dubbed over due to it being too weak for the audio track.
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was a breakdancing film and a sequel to the 1984 film Breakin'. The film was a box office success, grossing $2,921,030 in its first five days and a total of $15.1 million, more than three times its budget.
The title "Electric Boogaloo" has become a common unofficial subtitle for any unnecessary sequel. The term "boogaloo" has also been used by right-wing activists in the United States to refer to a rebellion against the government.
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Plot
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was released in 1984, just seven months after the original Breakin'. It is a comedy, drama, and musical hybrid with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes and a PG rating.
The film follows the same three main characters as the first movie: Kelly (Lucinda Dickey), Ozone (Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones), and Turbo (Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers). In Breakin' 2, the trio tries to save a youth community centre named Miracles from being bulldozed by evil government officials who want to build a new shopping centre. They put on a show to save the centre, with breakdancing featuring heavily. The film also sees the continuation of the epic rivalry with Electro Rock, which culminates in a fun dance-off.
The film received mostly negative reviews, with critics describing it as "lazy", "clichéd", and "exhausting". However, Armond White of the New York Press considered it "superb", and Roger Ebert gave it three stars, praising its "unpretentious devotion to sheer entertainment". On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 29% positive rating based on seven reviews.
Despite the negative reviews, the film was a financial success, grossing $2,921,030 in its first five days in the United States and Canada. It ended up making $15.1 million, more than three times its budget. The title track, "Electric Boogaloo", reached #45 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Cast
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was released in 1984. The cast of the movie included:
- Lucinda Dickey as Kelly, a jazz dancer who quits her small part in a Los Angeles show and heads home. She is the rich girl who has big decisions to make about her career and her love life.
- Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones as Ozone, Kelly's street dancer friend. He has a chip on his shoulder and is the weakest dancer in the movie.
- Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers as Turbo, Kelly's street dancer friend. He is fun and likeable and has the best dance moves.
- John Christy Ewing as Kelly's father, who disapproves of her friendship with Ozone and Turbo.
- Sabrina Garcia as Turbo's girlfriend.
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Soundtrack
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was released in 1984 and was a sequel to the 1980s "classic" Breakin'. The film is a mix of comedy, drama, and musical genres and runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes. The soundtrack of Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, like its predecessor, was mostly provided by the duo Ollie & Jerry. The title track, "Electric Boogaloo", reached #45 on the Billboard R&B chart.
The film features several other songs that were popular at the time. One such song is "Oye Mamacita" performed by Rags and Riches, written by Jeff Barry and Nino Tempo, and produced by Bobby Ragona, Steve Loeb, and Rick Bleiweiss. Another song is "Set It Out" performed by Midway, written by Bruce Nazarian and Duane Bradley, and produced by the latter two. "Stylin'" was performed and produced by Firefox and written by Ollie E. Brown, Jerry Knight, and Attala Z. Giles. "Spice", "Physical Clash", and "Believe in the Beat" are other songs performed by Ollie & Jerry.
The film also features the song "Gotta Have the Money", performed by Steve Donn and written and produced by Jimmy George. The inclusion of these songs in the soundtrack contributed to the musical aspect of the film, showcasing the characters' singing and dancing talents as they navigate the film's plot and storylines.
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Reception
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo was released in 1984, just seven months after the original Breakin'. The film received mostly negative reviews from critics, with a 29% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, New York Press film critic Armond White considered it "superb", and Roger Ebert gave the film a three-star rating, praising it for its "unpretentious devotion to sheer entertainment".
The film grossed $2,921,030 in its first five days, playing in 717 theatres across the United States and Canada. It went on to gross a total of $15.1 million, less than half of its predecessor's earnings but more than three times its budget. The title track, "Electric Boogaloo", reached #45 on the Billboard R&B chart.
The subtitle "Electric Boogaloo" has entered popular culture as a term for an unnecessary or ridiculous sequel. It has been used in various forms of media, including music, television, and film. The phrase has also become an internet meme.
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Frequently asked questions
1984.
The cast included Lucinda Dickey, Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones, Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers, and Sabrina Garcia.
It's a sequel to the 1984 film Breakin' and follows a group of street kids who try to save their community centre from being bulldozed by evil government officials and greedy land developers.
The film grossed $2,921,030 in its first five days starting December 21, 1984, and a total of $15.1 million.
Here are a few:
- The movie was filmed primarily in Boyle Heights, East LA, and the "Miracles Community Center" building was originally a synagogue.
- Muhammad Ali lived next door to the house used as the home of Kelly's (Lucinda Dickey) parents. He visited the set and performed magic tricks for the cast and crew.
- All of the clothes that Turbo (Michael 'Boogaloo Shrimp' Chambers) and Ozone (Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quinones) wore in the film were from their own personal wardrobes.
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