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Work It is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Laura Terruso and produced by Alicia Keys. The movie stars Keiynan Lonsdale, Liza Koshy, and Briana Andrade-Gomes in lead roles. The film tells the story of Quinn Ackerman (played by Sabrina Carpenter), a high school senior who is determined to get into Duke University, her dream school. However, Quinn learns that Duke only recruits the best dancers, so she decides to form a dance team to compete in a dance competition.

At the start of the movie, we meet Quinn Ackerman. She is an intelligent, nerdy high school senior who has her sights set on Duke University. But when she interviews for the school, she learns that her academic achievements aren't enough to get her in. Duke is looking for the best dancers to add to their team, and Quinn knows she doesn't have a chance. However, when she tries to impress the admissions officer by saying that she is on her school's dance team, she blurts out that she is the captain of the team. This lie sets the stage for the rest of the film.

Quinn quickly realizes that she needs to start a dance team to compete in the "Work It" competition in order to bolster her Duke application. She enlists the help of her best friend and fellow dance squad reject, Jas (played by Liza Koshy), and together they embark on a hilarious journey to find other members for the team. After a string of failed auditions, they finally come across an extremely talented dancer, Brooke (played by Briana Andrade-Gomes). Brooke is a dancer at a local studio and initially refuses to join the team. However, after Quinn persists, Brooke takes a liking to her and decides to join the dance team on the condition that her studio's choreographer, Jake (played by Keiynan Lonsdale), helps them get ready for the competition.

The movie then follows the team as they prepare for the Work It competition, with Jake as their coach. Along the way, the team comprises of several other characters such as Zander (played by Jordan Fisher), star dancer at the school, and Isaiah (played by Naiah and Nayla), Jas' little twin sisters, who bring humour with their talent and innocence. As the deadline for the competition approaches, the team works to perfect their moves and overcome their personal obstacles. Jas struggles to balance her passion for dance with her family's expectations for her to focus on academics. Quinn works to impress her mother, who has always doubted her dance ability. Meanwhile, Brooke grapples with her feelings for Jake, who is also her dance mentor.

The movie is a classic underdog story, with the team initially starting as outcasts and outsiders, working to prove themselves. In addition, the movie showcases the diversity of dance and dancers, with each character bringing their own unique style and background to the team. The movie is filled with high-energy dance performances, and the soundtrack is a perfect fit for the story.

Overall, Work It is a funny and entertaining movie that will appeal to teenagers, young adults, and anyone who loves a good dance movie. At its core, it's a story about perseverance, friendship, and the power of believing in oneself. The cast is talented, with standout performances from Liza Koshy, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Briana Andrade-Gomes. The film is a great reminder that hard work and dedication can lead to fulfilling one's dreams. Work It is a must-see movie for fans of the dance movie genre.

Work It is a 2020 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1 and a MetaScore of 58.