Review for Coyote Ugly

Rating: Null/10 (4 August 2000)

I just got back from seeing this movie. I thought it was awesome. It's true the previews don't give you much about the movie, save that it's about a bunch of fun-loving bartendresses who twirl bottles of whiskey and dance wildly. The movie follows a young woman from New Jersey as she moves to NYC to persue a career in the music business, and takes a "day" job at a bar named Coyote Ugly to pay the bills.
I thought the movie was a LOT of fun. Being a woman, I was impressed that the female characters were strong, smart and displayed their sexuality proudly without being sluttish or ditzy. The music was incredible, even though the acting by the female lead left something to be desired. I felt the story went in too many directions to really develop any relationships and the editing made for some difficulty in following the movie. But overall the movie was a blast. Great dance scenes and hilarious lines made for an incredible time.
It makes me want to stomp on a burning bar right now!!