"The final tease." This is Magic Mike's Last Dance. This comedy-drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh, and written by Reid Carolin. It is a sequel to 2015's Magic Mike XXL and the third and final installment in the Magic Mike trilogy. "Magic" Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?
In late November 2021, a sequel to Magic Mike XXL and the third installment in the Magic Mike trilogy was announced to be released on HBO Max, with Channing Tatum once again reprising his roles of Mike Lane and Soderbergh, who directed the first film in the series, returning to direct. Thandiwe Newton was initially cast in an unspecified role and even started filming as some set pictures were leaked on the internet but later dropped out citing personal reasons. She was ultimately replaced by Salma Hayek Pinault in April 2022. In July 2022, Soderbergh announced that there are developments ongoing for additional installments in the franchise for stories centered around other characters unrelated to Mike Lane. In September 2022, it was announced the film would now be released in theatres, receiving a February 10, 2023 release date.
The films stars Tatum, Hayek Pinault, and Caitlin Gerard. Tatum and Hayek in particular are clearly having a terrific time. It's no Toy Story 3, but as threequels go, the film is a pony worth climbing on for the third time.
If you're really expecting more from Magic Mike than gyrating and pulsating, then you're really going to be disappointed. This is not a movie to watch with someone you are not comfortable with. This is why it makes the perfect movie for a girls' night out. This is one of those sequels that make the mistake of wanting to be bigger only in the most superficial aspects behind their success. Plot-free, significance-free, character development-free and crotch-in-face heavy, the film is a cheerful, inconsequential bit of jiggle and thrust, buoyed by a few strong performers. In a summer dominated by reboots and superhero movies, the film is at once a thoughtful throwback and a gleeful example of how to cater to audiences without pandering to them. The biggest problem with the film is that from the very start, the film doesn't find its footing and never manages to. When the film doesn't take itself seriously, it's actually kind of funny... Unfortunately, most of the time the film tries to take itself way too seriously. The film is a sex-positive comedy that invites the audience to talk about sex in a productive and provocative fashion.
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