Shhhhh....don't tell anyone....

Rating: 6/10 (28 January 2001)

I actually liked this movie. Not because it had a believable plot, rich characters, witty dialogue or standout performances. It didn't. But what this movie did have was energy, a catchy soundtrack and a large dose of fun.
From the trailers, the movie didn't appear to have a plot. I was surprised to find that it did, albeit a very weak one. Had this plot been handled by a more experienced screenwriter or a producer other than Bruckheimer, this movie may have been better received by the movie going population and may have elevated itself above the "Pathetically Cheesy" category.

Taking all this into consideration, the movie is still an enjoyable watch....one of those "Bad but Fun" movies. The catchy soundtrack, rowdy dance scenes and the adorable performance of Adam Garcia (Mr. O'Donnell...comic book collector extraordinaire) are what saved this movie for me. As a kid, I enjoyed the likes of Flashdance, Dirty Dancing and Footloose....all dance movies with great music to keep your feet tapping and will leave you singing the tunes for days afterward. Coyote Ugly, while not as good as the above mentioned films, is still a guilty pleasure.
So when the credits rolled and the chorus of "Man, that sucked" resounded throughout the room, I just kept my mouth shut....
You won't tell anyone, will you??