Mindless, but pleasing film

Rating: 9/10 (11 August 2000)

In the proud tradition of such movies as Flashdance, here comes Coyote Ugly, based on a real bar in New York City. Our young heroine has just moved to NYC to pursue her dream of being a songwriter. However, her stage fright proves to be a barrier to her career so she finds herself having to take a job at a bar where all the bartenders are beautiful women who do exotic dancers and other things to please the customers. Of course she meets the man of her dreams and eventually gains self confidence. The only small thing wrong is the previews make it seem that Tyra Banks has a much larger role than the 8 or 9 minutes she is actually on screen. Very light movie, but ultimately pleasing fluff made so by the charm of its stars. Fun for a night out.