Channing Tatum makes avant garde furniture and is struggling to establish himself in business. He is raising money to achieve his goals working as a roof tiler by day and in the evenings as a stripper come dancer come spruiker in a male revue. Tatum's nighttime boss nicknames him 'Magic Mike' for his ability to attract the ladies and resolve problems. However the one problem Tatum can't seem to resolve is how to get himself into his preferred career.
A young drifter attaches himself to Tatum and against his initial judgement Tatum draws the drifter into the world of the revue.
'Magic Mike' is reminiscent of 'Boogie Nights' both in its subject matter of young men in the adult entertainment industry and in its photographic style.
Tatum is no great shakes as an actor but has a certain quiet appeal being himself. Matthew McConaughey plays the boss and his sleazy rather unattractive manner suits the character but that doesn't make him very likeable.
English actor Alex Pettyfer plays the drifter.
Even with its occasional nudity I didn't really take to 'Magic Mike' and I found myself nodding off at times.
Best suited for those who want to see male arses and intentionally cheesy dance routines.
☆☆
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