Back with some more magic.

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2015)

In the 2012 blockbuster, Magic Mike, In which Channing Tatum was cemented as an actor and put into the hearts of wild young ladies. But, since the director of the first film, Steven Sodenbergh is gone (although he is the director of photography), can the new director, Gregory Jacobs make some (good) magic again? Well, boy you better buckle up your seatbelt, because XXL is a hell of a ride! First of all, the flashy music and flashy camera takes help the gloomy atmosphere shine. Some of the cast members return, but it was sad to see Matthew McConaughey go away, and The Kid doesn't make a return. But Jada Pinkett Smith neatly fills Dallas' shoes (and adds heels to them). The music is the star here, be sure to catch the film in theaters, because the sound is bang on with bass loud and clear in your face, it is probably better than the sounds in Pitch Perfect 2. And that's saying something. Jacobs slowly crafts Magic Mike into a saga, a legacy, something more than a soft core male stripping porn movie. XXL is a hell of a good time, it's not awkward (for me and the men) and regardless of your gender, enjoy this incredibly fun movie.