Alba excels.

Rating: 7/10 (2 January 2005)

I'm surprised that Jessica Alba hasn't had bigger roles in other films. While Honey won't win any Oscars, Alba made the best of what she had.
The film involves Alba, playing the character Honey Daniels, trying to make the big time as a music dance choreographer. The plot is predictable- Honey tries to reach the top, but won't do it by leaving the people she cares about. In the end, it turns out how you expect. The middle ending. She doesn't win, but doesn't lose. What we call in England a score-draw.
The lack of a climatic ending takes the brass off what was a decent movie. Alba was the perfect character for the role- having the ability to be funny, sexy, classy, girlie, clumsy, amongst other things. There are a lot of notable cameos, including Missy Elliott. Also look out for Lil' Romeo (Benny) and Zachary (can't remember his surname)who plays Raymond. Alba leads the cast well, and her command of the role is impressive. She has to beware that she won't get stuck in the dance-teen-chick-flick genre. It'll be interesting to see her in bigger roles. She is rumoured to be in other films such as Fantastic Four and Sin City, roles which should ask more of her as an actress.