Friday, July 6, 2012

Magic Mike

Drama, Striptease
4 stars
Surprisingly good, along with some depth. Channing Tatum takes it all off for money, but aspires for a better life. Tatum mentors Alex Pettyfer (I Am Number Four), but falls for his sister, Cody Horn (TV’s Rescue Me and The Office). Other hunks include the strangely effeminate Matthew McConaughay and Adam Rodriguez (CSI: Miami), as well as Matt Bomer (In Time, and several TV shows and soaps) and the woefully underutilized Joe Manganiello (True Bood) whom I was most looking forward to seeing. This film includes the grittier side of their lifestyles, from the groupies to drugs to desperation. But there are fun strip scenes too. A good movie.

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