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Despite boundless energy and some surprisingly artful photography, 'Make it Happen' is never more than product. Cheap, abysmally scripted and utterly soulless.
Tom Huddlestone, Time Out
Make It Happen
Hear The Music. Feel The Beat.
2008 · 1h 30m · PG-13
Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Directed by
Darren Grant
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Make It Happen
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Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
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