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Honey
2003 94 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.3
Music, Drama, Romance
Director: Bille Woodruff
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Description
Honey Daniels dreams of making a name for herself as a hip-hop choreographer. When she's not busy hitting downtown clubs with her friends, she teaches dance classes at a nearby community center in Harlem, N.Y., as a way to keep kids off the streets. Honey thinks she's hit the jackpot when she meets a hotshot director casts her in one of his music videos. But, when he starts demanding sexual favors from her, Honey makes a decision that will change her life.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$30.31M
Worldwide:
$62.65M
Starring
Jessica Alba
Actor
Mekhi Phifer
Actor
Romeo Miller
Actor
Awards
8 nominations total
Key opinion
Honey is widely viewed as a feel-good, lighthearted dance film that prioritizes optimistic energy and music over narrative depth. While critics and some viewers find the plot bland and formulaic, fans value it as a rewatchable, inspiring source of positivity.
| Score | The soundtrack and energetic choreography consistently succeed in inspiring viewers to dance. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered thin, predictable, and lacking in meaningful character development. | |
| Acting | Jessica Alba's performance divides opinion; some praise her charm, grace, and screen presence, while others find her acting limited or her dance skills noticeably under-trained. | |
| Theme | The attempt to integrate social themes, such as the struggles of at-risk youth, is viewed as well-intentioned but ultimately superficial and unevenly executed. |