Work It
2020 · Directed by Laura Terruso
Original language: English
- comedy
- music
The story
A brilliant but clumsy high school senior vows to get into her late father's alma mater by transforming herself and a misfit squad into dance champions.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated daytime color with sunny suburban exteriors, pastel hallways and glossy, high-key lighting that makes every locker and studio mirror look freshly polished. The camera stays fairly conventional, with clean two-shots and wide establishing frames of the school gym, punctuated by energetic, cut-on-the-beat dance sequences where the editing does most of the work. Sound leans on pop and hip-hop choreography tracks, bouncy and upbeat, with the rhythm carrying the scenes forward. The vibe is warm, cheerful and gently inspirational, a feel-good comedy with easy, witty banter and a playful, underdog spirit. It suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a comfort watch, or something on in the background while tidying up. Pacing is brisk and the arcs are straightforward: an overachiever learning to loosen up and a ragtag group finding their confidence and each other. Intensity is very low: no violence, no gore, no sexual content, and only mild teen-level romance and light peer tension. It is for people who want something uplifting, funny and sweet, with lots of music and no darkness.
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