"Rize", a documentary from fashion photographer David LaChapelle that tries to capture the 'war' between two styles of street dance "Clowning" and "Krumping". Unfortunately, LaChapelle is beaten to the punch by the makers of "Be Cool". The kids that LaChapple 'discovers' on the streets of L.A. are also featured in John Travolta's bloated budget movie some year and half earlier, taking some of joy of discovery out of the sails. The kids are also put to better use in there brief appearance in "Be Cool", and frankly, their moves really aren't all that impressive. There's a kid named Isiah that dance with "Just Us" in Boston that blows them away. LaChapelle's documentary comes across way to preachy and it's central character, "Tommy The Clown", is the reason most people hate clowns. Little prediction here, within three years the FBI will be in Tommy's backyard with earth movers; just one guy talking here. Growing up on the mean streets of Connecticut. LaChapelle is ultimately out of place in East LA and it shows. "Rize" comes across as little more than a well intentioned GAP Ad. You have been warned.
