Magic Mike XXL
Channing Tatum revisits his exploits as a male stripper in this steamy sequel (that he also co-wrote). Three years after retiring, "Magic Mike" Lane reunites most of his old gang - with the exception of Dallas (Matthew McConaughey) - for one final explosive performance. Andie MacDowell, Amber Heard, Jada Pinkett Smith and Elizabeth Banks co-star alongside the sea of abs and testosterone. Stepping into the director’s chair is Gregory Jacobs, Steven Soderbergh’s (director of the original) long-time assistant director and co-producer.
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Leonie Hayden
flicks“This isn’t bro time, this is show time!” So proclaims a strip club MC in the sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s 2012 surprise hit Magic Mike. XXL definitely contains more bro and show than its predecessor.
Wow
The dancing was amazing, the bodies were amazing, the story line was more enjoyable than the first film and did I mention the dancing!? However aside from the pretty men and beautiful bodies, the story line was still a bit of a bore. Definitely worth a watch as it will bring a smile to your face but don't expect an Oscar winning plot.
Variety
pressMagic Mike XXL is most fun when it isn’t trying to justify itself, but just kicking back with the guys.
Total Film
pressPacked tight, Jacobs’ straightforward sequel may boast less up top than the Soderbergh-directed original, but still bulges where it counts.
The Telegraph
pressIt’s more glammed-up, rising above any element of tawdry exploitation, and is more of an outright comedy.
The Guardian
pressWe’re always waiting for something important or interesting to happen, but it never really does.
The Dissolve
pressMore than the first Magic Mike, XXL is a loose, shambling party bus—or party organic fro-yo food truck, to be more exact...
Empire Magazine
pressThis one takes all of the original’s surface — chiefly the hip gyrations — and none of the substance, interesting character arcs or charms.
Flicks, Leonie Hayden
flicks“This isn’t bro time, this is show time!” So proclaims a strip club MC in the sequel to Steven Soderbergh’s 2012 surprise hit Magic Mike. XXL definitely contains more bro and show than its predecessor.
Variety
pressMagic Mike XXL is most fun when it isn’t trying to justify itself, but just kicking back with the guys.
Total Film
pressPacked tight, Jacobs’ straightforward sequel may boast less up top than the Soderbergh-directed original, but still bulges where it counts.
The Telegraph
pressIt’s more glammed-up, rising above any element of tawdry exploitation, and is more of an outright comedy.
The Guardian
pressWe’re always waiting for something important or interesting to happen, but it never really does.
The Dissolve
pressMore than the first Magic Mike, XXL is a loose, shambling party bus—or party organic fro-yo food truck, to be more exact...
Empire Magazine
pressThis one takes all of the original’s surface — chiefly the hip gyrations — and none of the substance, interesting character arcs or charms.
Wow
The dancing was amazing, the bodies were amazing, the story line was more enjoyable than the first film and did I mention the dancing!? However aside from the pretty men and beautiful bodies, the story line was still a bit of a bore. Definitely worth a watch as it will bring a smile to your face but don't expect an Oscar winning plot.
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