http://www.creammagazine.com/2012/12/win-copies-of-%E2%80%98magic-mike%E2%80%99-on-dvd/WIN! Copies of ‘Magic Mike’ on DVD
Upon its cinematic release there was much hype surrounding stripper flick Magic Mike, and understandably so for two reasons.
Firstly because it connects with lead star Channing Tatum’s past, the man having worked as a stripper in a previous life (in fact some pals he shared the stage with claim he stole many of their stories). And secondly because, well, sex sells. Simple as that.
But once you’ve seen this film, you’ll realise the hype is warranted for a third reason: it’s actually pretty bloody good, possessing a kind of rawness and realness that are often amiss in movies where boys go truly wild (ie: the Hangover flicks, and the recently released Ted).
While the protagonist and his stripper cohorts lead a fantasy life on stage, off-stage it’s a different story. Things are tough, just like for the rest of us, and each of the main characters delivers a certain fragility.
To add even more of a soft touch, much of the film is shot in a style of lighting that can only be described as ‘Instagram gone celluloid’.
Despite the tragic state of affairs at the core of this movie, it’s actually rather funny. It’s a pity, then, that when things come undone for Tatum’s character, Mike, the sad vibe goes on for a little longer than needed. Ultimately, the film would have worked even better if, like Boogie Nights before it, the scenes where tragedy erupts were quickly juxtaposed with higher vibed moments.
Still, this is more fun than a hen’s night, girls. And good news is, the DVD and Blu-ray releases feature fully extended dance scenes that were deemed too hot for theatres.
And on that note, don’t think it’s an exclusive chick flick, either. While men are the main objects of desire here, blokes will get a lot out of the film – with its crazy antics and the aforementioned raw touches.
Magic Mike is available on DVD and Blu-ray through Roadshow Home Entertainment.
Courtesy of Roadshow, Cream has 5 copies to give away. Simply email your name, address and the Subject heading ‘Magic’ to cream@pobox.com no later than 5pm, Friday 11 January. Remember, you can enter as many times as you like but only one entry per day, thanks.
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