Bovie Movie

Genres: Drama | Romance Year: 2003 Actors: Jessica Alba Honey Daniels Lil' Romeo Benny Mekhi Phifer Chaz David Moscow Michael Ellis Zachary Williams Raymond Joy Bryant Gina Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott Herself Anthony Sherwood Mr. Daniels Lonette McKee Mrs. Daniels Wes Williams B.B. Judi Embden Mrs. Strom Laurie Ann Gibson Katrina Scott Neil Lenny Alison Sealy-Smith Marisol Jull Weber Joey Directors: Bille Woodruff IMDB Rating: 4.30 (6358 votes)

Storyline

Jessica Alba, who made her name as the star of TV’s Dark Angel, struggles to “keep it real” in this spirited urban drama. The debut feature of music-video director Bille Woodruff, it’s like a hip-hop/R&B version of Flashdance, complete with acres of flesh and titillating dance routines. Alba is the eponymous Honey, an aspiring choreographer who’s given a big break by a sleazy white video director, only to realise that her heart lies with the underprivileged neighbourhood kids she’d previously taught dance classes to. With cameos by top acts such as Tweet and Missy Elliott, there’s plenty for fans of the music to enjoy, even if the cautionary tale is as simplistic as it is idealistic. The visuals and styling also add to the “ghetto fabulous” energy, though the corny dialogue and stereotypical characters do the film no favours. Alba looks fabulous and she certainly has the moves, but it’s child actors Lil’ Romeo and Zachary Isaiah Williams who steal the show. 

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