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JUL 26, 2012


‘Magic Mike’ FILM
‘Magic Mike’

One of the many great things about Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike is how different audiences experience it in wildly different ways. Fags and horny bachelorettes swoon at the acres of dazzlingly exposed man flesh. (Who knew being pandered to sexually was so enjoyable?) Discerning moviegoers delight at the film’s summery bubbliness (certain segments give off a light art-house Porky’s vibe) that doesn’t preclude the heart and brain. And cultural critics marvel at Magic Mike’s sharp critique of American possibility in a down economy. The acting is good, the filmmaking is very good, and the dancing is ridiculously entertaining. (See Movie Times) by David Schmader

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King Randy 1
This film completely blew. The bodies just weren't enough to keep from falling asleep. Sooooooo slow. Suuuuuuuuch a bad story line... It wasn't as wild and crazy as it should have been. I love cock and still would rather watch Showgirls. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!
Posted by King Randy on July 23, 2012 at 2:04 PM · Report
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This was just like Showgirls: Lots of ass, hilarious dialog that's NOT MEANT TO BE HILARIOUS BUT THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT SO FUCKING GREAT!!!!, terrible "protagonist is messed up on drugs" art-house shots, and a scant hint of a plot. No, you don't see anything other than flaccid dick, but why else would you miss out on the best comedy of the summer?
Posted by silly rabbit on July 26, 2012 at 10:56 AM · Report
Original Andrew 3
Yeah, I hoped it'd be more fun, but the depressing veneer of desperation that coated every scene in the movie was a total boner-killer.

Though Channing Tatum has a fantastic a$$--this must be said.
Posted by Original Andrew on July 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM · Report
Bauhaus I 4
There are only about three or four directors left of which I can make this statment: Anything he does is worth (at the very least) a trip to the cinema. Soderbergh's one of them. Che I & II were, for me, tough going, yes - but it still had value. And how many times do you rent a DVD, order something on PPV (um, never), or catch something on cable and say, "Damn! I sure am glad I didn't pay $12 for that bowl of shit!"?

I always say, "Thanks," to Mr. Soderbergh.
Posted by Bauhaus I on July 26, 2012 at 11:28 AM · Report
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I like Magic Mike. Woulda loved it if they could have managed to leave out the "girls who will have sex with you will never make you happy, but the good girl will redeem you. Go ahead, chase that, and give up the best thing you got going for you to get it." with a side of "the only girls who are good for relationships are the ones who will initially not sleep with you."
Posted by drivel on July 26, 2012 at 4:49 PM · Report
David Schmader 6
5: Agreed. Ending was bunk.
Posted by David Schmader on July 26, 2012 at 5:28 PM · Report
SecretBYUBottomBoy 7
are you fucking serious? that was the lamest stripper movie ever. I was looking forward to some serious hot ass and sex. Instead i had to put up with a theater full of drunk moms who apparently are very very easily pleased
Posted by SecretBYUBottomBoy on July 26, 2012 at 9:03 PM · Report

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