Review of Magic Mike (2012) by Adam F — 01 Apr 2013
The best way to see "Magic Mike" is with a room full of people ready to enjoy themselves and ready to scream and holler at the screen. The louder the crowd, the better. Considering how raunchy the subject is, it's surprisingly tame (there isn't any full-frontal nudity for example, but plenty of shirtless men and a few behinds for the ladies and some topless women for the guys) so there is still plenty to mine here for future films about the same subject.
It has some nice dramatic elements in the second and final thirds of the film, showing that there are plenty of tough stories to be said about this subject on top of the comedic ones. It has a lot of laughs and some genuinely touching moments, the characters are interesting, the performances are good, the dance numbers are a lot of fun and they vary quite a bit, so it doesn't feel repetitive at all.
It's a crow-pleaser, although it does run a little long. Some trimming of the subplots might have been nice, but it's still an enjoyable romp. (Theatrical version on the big screen, August 29, 2012).
This review of Magic Mike (2012) was written by Adam F on 01 Apr 2013.
Magic Mike has generally received positive reviews.
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