Magic Mike

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Magic Mike

R

2012

1h 50m

Comedy

Drama

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By day, Mike (Channing Tatum) makes ends meet any way he can -- handyman jobs, detailing cars or designing furniture. But nighttime is when Mike really gets to display his many talents: He's the hot headliner in an all-male revue. Mike sees potential in a 19-year-old he dubs the Kid (Alex Pettyfer), takes the teen under his wing and instructs him in the tricks of the trade. However, Mike learns there's a downside to the stripper lifestyle when it threatens his romance with the Kid's sister.

Critics Consensus

Magic Mike's sensitive direction, smart screenplay, and strong performances allow audiences to have their beefcake and eat it too.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

07/19/2022

It’s surprisingly deep for a film about men waggling their bits on stage...

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

09/01/2018

Worth seeing? Yes. But also 'no'. But mainly 'yes'. So it's a 'yes' with some 'no' caveats. I can now see this isn't so helpful.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

07/15/2012

3/5

Go in search of hen-party diversions and you will be disappointed. Venture out in search of blotched, stylish pseudo-realism and you should be modestly satisfied.

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

Mar 24

Magic Mike and the hype it provoked reminded me of a little film that made Jennifer Beals a star…Flashdance. The dance numbers were perfectly costumed to make it look as if we were watching a Broadway caliber male strip show

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Noah Berlatsky

Splice Today

Mar 18

There’s some magic in those stripper performances. But the movie around them is too decked out in moralistic drag to deliver the goods.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

05/17/2024

When it comes down to it, this 4K UHD edition is ideal for viewers who are curious about a different-looking experience and aren’t entirely hung up about what may or may not be included.

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Panayiota K

@Penny672 Apr 13

Awww he's just a misunderstood stripper

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Chris M

@Ladybug462 Nov 18

This seemed to be too improvisational, or the cast didn't really feel comfortable with each other. There was an underlying tone to this movie that didn't feel right. Matthew mcConaughey was way too much and I don't think was right for thr role. Love Fluffy... but he wasn't utilized as much as he could have been.

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Ti H.

@Tisha Jul 27

Channing Tatum has crazy mad dancing skills. Without him, I'm not sure this movie would've gone as far as it did. With him, it's definitely a hit. The It's Raining Men routine reminded me of Singing in the Rain--Channing can sing too! I'd love to see a remake

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Daniel G

@DanielGodoy Jul 13

Though famous for the nudity, this certainly is also became such a hit because it's a really well-done reflection on when it's time to grow up and end a cycle of early adulthood to mature into someone who's ready to start a more serious relationship and work with better long-term perspectives. No wonder Soderbergh is a lauded director - he's taken what seems material just to shock and entertain and develops it into something more complex.

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Timothy D

@RT51227774 09/08/2023

Magic Mike succeeds in grounding the stripper persona with real human emotions. However, thanks to a couple of obnoxious secondary characters, this film follows its main character down a sad path that feels unnecessarily pathetic.

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Gareth v

@geewah 06/21/2023

While this is a bit of voyuerism cinema, there is still a decent story in there.

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Synopsis

By day, Mike (Channing Tatum) makes ends meet any way he can -- handyman jobs, detailing cars or designing furniture. But nighttime is when Mike really gets to display his many talents: He's the hot headliner in an all-male revue. Mike sees potential in a 19-year-old he dubs the Kid (Alex Pettyfer), takes the teen under his wing and instructs him in the tricks of the trade. However, Mike learns there's a downside to the stripper lifestyle when it threatens his romance with the Kid's sister.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Producer: Nick Wechsler, Gregory Jacobs, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin
Screenwriter: Reid Carolin
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Extension 765, Iron Horse Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Brief Graphic Nudity|Pervasive Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $113.7M
Runtime: 1h 50m