I'll come right out and say I was surprised to see Soderbergh's name on the end credits of this style and fun over substance flirt with the world of male strippers.The story is so slight its almost non-existent and the lead, Tatum, is no great shakes as an actor - but he's reasonably charismatic. It's buoyed along (at least initially) by plenty of innuendo and a surprising performance by McConaughey (an actor I've come to appreciate over the years).
Where it loses its way is in the darker turn it takes later. Tatum, in particular, doesn't have the acting chops to convey the existential angst his character feels (cf Priscilla, Queen of the Desert for a film in a similar territory which does this far better).
Lastly, the sound quality on the DVD leaves a great deal to be desired at times. But if you are here for the exhibition of muscular male flesh - you will not be disappointed (the missus was plenty satisfied on that count).
Verdict: Sure to become a cult classic.
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