(rated PG 13) This fluff of a flick follows a suburban cheerleading squad that is defending its national title. Trouble starts when the night before the defense, the team (San Diego Toros), learn that their rival school (the Clovers) has stolen their dance routines. And, they aren’t your typical white bread world team. The Clovers are inner-city hip hop style. This winning teen comedy/drama that feels like “Rocky” meets “Election” and collides with “Fame” in short skirts and pom poms. Starring Kristen Dunst who is everywhere lately, in another exceptional lead role (Team Captain) almost as convincing as her “Virgin Suicides”character. This story requires more pep and she’s got it. It’s cheerleading afterall. Supporting cast Gabrielle Union and Eliza Dushku, are part of the group that do an impressive, jaw-dropping competition sequence to wrap it up. Teens will love this feel good movie and learn about frustrating attractions, competition, lying, back stabbing and loyalties. All the stuff kids experience in High school on a big screen.
