Many "hotties" but plot seen before.

Rating: 6/10 (14 August 2000)

I gave this movie a 10 only because it shocked me when I saw it. I went in with low expectations because of the reviews I had read in the past. I was surprised to see that it kept my attention throughout and had a few interesting side stories to keep the main plot fresh (girl moves to big city).
Many parts you knew were coming, the break-in to her apartment, her thinking of moving home, her getting fired and given a second chance, etc. What saves this film are the bar scenes that the trailers have killed for the past 2 months. You can't get enough of them and everyone knows there should have been more. I've heard stories that the real "Coyote Ugly" in NYC is close to being as wild as the joint in the movie which makes me want to visit it sometime. :) The biggest disappointment was the fact that Tyra Banks had basically NO part in the movie. A quick 5 minute cameo in the beginning and that was it. It's like Carmen Electra in the beginning of "Scary Movie." You want more but it's never there :)
If you're still planning on seeing this movie go into knowing that you have seen this plot before and know that there won't be nearly enough bar scenes. Try to focus on the relationship with the main character's father and the movie seems much more interesting.
Piper Parabo really grew on me. She's very sweet and innocent but her acting has some minor flaws which need to be worked out. Great date movie, the women will like it as well as the men. Remember.....open minded!