Electric boogaloo inspired an unofficial sequel, rappin 1985, though there was no plot connection and the only returning actor was icet, this time playing himself. Stylistically speaking, electric boogaloo is a much more brightly colored film. Electric boogaloo is a 1984 movie about breakdancing, and a sequel to the same years you heard us, the same year breakin. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo movie the 80s movies rewind. Thats why a modest, cheerful little movie like breakin 2. Electric boogaloo, a dance movie immediately pushed out as a sequel to breakin a mere nine months after the original film. Electric boogaloo is a 1984 film in which urban breakdancers, turbo and ozone, use the power of dance to stop a corporation from demolishing the. Electric boogaloo was released at the end of the year and we. This modest musical is unbridled fun from beginning to end bright, colourful, eclectic and electric, even the fight scene is an incredible choreographed spectacle involving nunchuks and trashcan lids. Electric boogaloo, the december 1984 sequel that inspired these wisecracks, remains an internet favorite after 30 years of critical. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo the cinema snob channel.
Breakin 2 electric boogaloo movie clip 1984 oldschool 80s and dancing. Mar 27, 20 used to watch this when i was in my teens with my nephew this movie is legendary, nothing compares except for beat street i guess, that movie is dope too. Michael chambers is his name, and smooth dance moves are his game. Electric boogaloo which takes its title from the infamous sequel, breakin 2. Instead of just one whimsical broom dance, the fantasy sequences replace the former urban, realistic street grooves and backroom competitions. Breakdancing, hiphop, rap, and a good time are the main stars of this standard teen movie about youths trying to.
Originally featured in the title of the poorly received 1984 dance film breakin 2. Of course that narrative is about as unique and fresh as a twinkie but whatever. Electric boogaloo trailer sam firstenbergs film is starring lucinda dickey, adolfo quinones and michael chambers follows a battle between a city developer and local breakdancers in a city project which a community entertainment center is destroyed. We look back at the franchise that got 1984 breakdancing. The movie is a sequel to 1983s very successful breakin. Breakdancing, hiphop, rap, and a good time are the main stars of this standard teen movie about youths trying to raise money to save their community club from. Even though breakin was a corny movie with weak acting, it was still decent to watch thanks to the poppin and lockin and an okay storyline. Breakdancing, hiphop, rap, and a good time are the main stars of this standard teen movie about. May 07, 2015 this is the 1st trailer for the sequel to electric boogaloo, the film was originally released in 1984 and starred lucinda dickey, adolfo quinones and michael chambers. Electric boogaloo is a 1984 movie about breakdancing, and a sequel to the same years you heard us, the same year breakin kelly, ozone, and turbo are members of a group of street kids that frequent the community center miracles, where theyre working over the summer.
In some international locations the film was released under. In some international locations the film was released under the title breakdance 2. I actually enjoy the sequel more as it has a lot more dance numbers in it and an infectious and goofy sensibility which makes it the one most people will return to more often. That is one of the best goddamn posters of all time. The beat doesnt slow down in this slammin sequel to breakin. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo 1984 full soundtrack youtube. I was only 9 at the time of these films original releases so watching these two films after many. It involves the same actors, including a team of streetdance artists named shabbadoo quinones and boogaloo shrimp chambers, who more or less seem to be playing themselves. With lucinda dickey, adolfo quinones, michael chambers, susie coelho. Boogaloo has its roots in decades of jokes about an old movie. Electric boogaloo can be appended to the name of a movie to indicate a sequel. The wild, untold story of cannon films, mark hartleys brilliant look back at cannon films, the film company that made a bunch of low to mediumbudget films from 1967 to 1994 including the likes of superman iv.
Electric boogaloo explores the rise and fall of the schlock machine that was cannon. Electric boogaloo 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. You got to watch this movie just to see icet in the most ridiculous. Electric boogaloo was just straight up wack to the max, the most pathetic dancing movie i had ever seen in my life.
Ozone adolfo quinones and his friends engage the electros in dance combat. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo the cinema snob posted by. Electric boogaloo was generally seen as a bizarre production and cash grab, criticized for. Every film trailed should have a rapped commentary describing the. More recently, the five step up films and the two stomp the yard 2007 musicals can be seen as spiritual children of and breakin 2. His bestknown role was as ozone in the 1984 hit cult film, breakin, as well as in its sequel, breakin 2. Turbo, ozone and special k, the hottest breakers to ever rock a pair of neoncolored parachute pants, hit the dance floor to save their neighborhood community center in this legendarily ridiculous sequel that is not only one of the most extreme 80s movie ever made, its also the most bodyrockin popnlockin neverstoppin musical. Electric boogaloo captures the fun and flair of the 80sunderground breakdance phenomenon with electrifying moves, rapidfire raps and nonstop music. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo movie filming locations the. The beat doesnt slow down for the slammin sequel to breakin, breakin 2. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo photos view all photos 2 movie info. Electric boogaloo was released nine months after its predecessor breakin by tristar pictures and by cannon films a few months later. Almost from the moment of the movies release, people exploited the format of the movies title for humorous purposes, replacing breakin with some other film, event or person of their choice. Electric boogaloo was churnned out the very same year after the originals box office success, and is more of a musical based on the film than a necessary followup on its own.
This is the 1st trailer for the sequel to electric boogaloo, the film was originally released in 1984 and starred lucinda dickey, adolfo quinones and michael chambers. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. I feel silly arguing over something so incredibly stupid but im almost sure that david spades comments about joe dirt 2 are purely in jest he is a comedian you know. It is a sequel to the 1984 breakdancing film breakin. Electric boogaloo trailer directed by sam firstenberg and. While the chief colors of breakin tended to be black and red, electric boogaloo utilizes a neon rainbowesque assortment of colors to illustrate ozone and turbos newfound passion. Kelly lucinda dickey reunites with ozone adolfo quinones and turbo michael chambers to help save the local community center from being torn down by greedy land developers. Electric boogaloo was released seven months after its predecessor by tristar pictures. Electric boogaloo probably is better than its predecessor if only because it actually focuses on its narrative rather than working around it as the first one did. A hiphop homage to the hey kids, lets put on a show. Musical march in september 2016 steps off the dance floor true to fashion, as the cinema snob has saved the best for last. The weird, wild and wonderful world of cannons breakin movies. Electric boogaloo is an american 1984 film directed by sam firstenberg.
Electric boogaloo is a 1984 film directed by sam firstenberg. The quest for peace, masters of the universe, the texas. Electric boogaloo is a film directed by sam firstenberg with lucinda dickey, adolfo quinones, michael chambers, icet, year. This construction is somewhat dismissive of the original work andor the idea of making a followup movie. Kelly, ozone, and turbo are members of a group of street kids that frequent the community center miracles, where theyre working over the. In popular culture edit several months prior to the film s release, shabba doo, boogaloo shrimp, pop n taco, popin pete, dj chris the glove taylor and lollipop were all prominently featured in the music video for chaka khan s remake. Electric boogaloo to much less fanfare and box office. Electric boogaloo 1984 the awesome but probably unnecessary sequel to breakin came out the very same year. The wild, untold story of cannon films pays tribute to the titular studio with an affectionate look back thats arguably more entertaining than much of cannons own bmovie product.
Returning from the first film, breakin, lucinda dickey, adolfo shabbadoo quinones and michael boogaloo shrimp chambers combine talent and tenacity to save a community center from. Turbo from breakin and breakin 2 electric boogaloo. Electric boogaloo cimu zenes filmben turbo, kelly es ozone, a harom szenzacios breaktancos a helyi kozossegi kozpont megmentese erdekeben most visszater es fergeteges utcai tancukkal tiltakoznak az intezmeny bezarasa ellen. Youtube there is an amazing documentary available online to watch for free right now. The film that unfairly became a meme before memes were a thing. I was only 9 at the time of these films original releases so watching these two films after many years is definitely nostalgic to the extreme. Breakdancing, hiphop, rap, and a good time are the main stars of this standard teen movie about youths trying to raise money. In popular culture edit several months prior to the films release, shabba doo, boogaloo shrimp, pop n taco, popin pete, dj chris the glove taylor and lollipop were all prominently featured in the music video for chaka khan s remake. Electric boogaloo as a fun double feature bluray for connoisseurs of 80s cinema. Factory released breakin, along with its sequel, breakin 2.
Breakin 2 electric boogaloo breakin 2 is a comic book of a film, and, as in a cartoon, kids can get away with anything to have a good time. Surprised by the film s big success a sequel was rushed into production and came out 7 months later as breakin 2. May, 2020 surprised by the films big success a sequel was rushed into production and came out 7 months later as breakin 2. Listrik boogaloo menangkap menyenangkan dan bakat dari 80sunderground breakdance fenomena dengan electrifying bergerak, raps cepatapi dan musik nonstop. Ozone adolfo shabbadoo quinones is still kind of a downer with a huge chip on his shoulder. The electric boogaloo is still a dance today, but its most common use alludes to the 1984 film breakin 2.
Used to watch this when i was in my teens with my nephew this movie is legendary, nothing compares except for beat street i guess, that movie is dope too. As a member of the original lockers along with don campbellock campbell, fred rerun berry and toni basil, quinones became one of the innovators of the dance style commonly known as locking. Electric boogaloo, the term refers to a type of dance move that arose out of funk and hip hop styles in the 1970s, popularized by the street dance team the electric boogaloos. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo official trailer youtube. Mar 25, 2020 electric boogaloo is a phrase typically appended to the title of a sequel tv or film production to mock its poor quality.
Kembali dari film pertama, breakin, lucinda dickey, adolfo. Breakin 2 electric boogaloo movie filming locations. Apr 07, 2017 electric boogaloo was released nine months after its predecessor breakin by tristar pictures and by cannon films a few months later. Electric boogaloo trailer directed by sam firstenberg and starring adolfo quinones, michael chambers, harry caesar, john christy ewing, steve notario.
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