This sequel comes eight years after the original, which featured then-rising star Jessica Alba. This time, though, it lacks the star power. Alba's character never makes an appearance in the film, nor is her whereabouts ever mentioned - a classic case of shamelessly riding on the popularity of the original.
Honey 2 employs the standard, done-to-death conflicts. With fiery dance choreography, feisty characters and their crews all battle for the ultimate Dance Battle Zone title and prize.
Just released from the 'juvie' detention centre, Maria Ramirez (Katerina Graham), a young and talented dancer, is working off her community service by mopping floors at Honey Daniels' dance school. She joins up with Brandon (Randy Wayne) and his fellow inexperienced members of the HD crew to pursue her dreams of being a dancer.
The group soon meet their rivals, the 718, a crew led by Maria's former boyfriend, Luis (Christopher 'War' Martinez). While the crew prepare for dance-offs, Maria attempts to defend her team from attacks by the 718 - especially from the no-good Luis, who seems set on destroying them. It's nothing we haven't already seen in the Step Up movies.
We all know how the film ends, but the choreography is stellar. And it does leave us with the message: never give up on dreams.