"Honey" is sweet, but is otherwise empty. 6/10

Rating: 6/10 (16 June 2004)

I typically try to stay away from movies like "Honey" because they appeal to such a limited audience. It's basically music video flash and glitter - the "Flashdance" of the 21st century, made for a braindead audience raised on MTV. I was raised on MTV unfortunately, so naturally I fit into this film's demographic, which is why I did like this movie, though it faded from memory very quickly after viewing it. Jessica Alba is sweet, to say the least, and she truly comes alive as Honey Daniels, who dreams of being a music video choreographer. She storms the dance floor in the local club and eventually gains the attention of a prominent music video director who wants her to work with him on his projects. Of course, this puts a strain on the life she already has with her friends and family, as well as her commitment as a dance teacher at the local community center.
This movie resembles "Flashdance" in a lot of ways that are too numerous to mention, but that did not stop me from liking "Honey." Jessica Alba gives a great performance and I'm probably sure it was her that kept the movie from going off the tracks. Unfortunately though, it is her and only her, plus a few exciting dance sequences that really make this movie memorable. That is why I rated it a "6." Nonetheless, this movie is good for a Saturday night with some friends if you have nothing else to do.