Honey
Honey

Honey

2003Movie94 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users75%
Director: Bill DukeGenres: Drama, Music, Romance

Plot Summary

Honey Daniels is a talented hip-hop dancer and choreographer living in New York City. Despite her passion and skill, she struggles to find opportunities beyond local clubs and music videos. After a chance encounter, she is given the chance to teach dance at a community center and mentor troubled kids, inspiring them to follow their dreams while she pursues her own.

Critical Reception

Honey was met with generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, though it performed well at the box office, resonating more with audiences. While Alba's performance and the dance sequences were often highlighted, the film's predictable plot and familiar themes were common criticisms.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jessica Alba's energetic performance and vibrant dance numbers.
  • Criticized for its formulaic storyline and lack of originality.
  • Seen as a feel-good, inspirational movie with a positive message.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its uplifting story, impressive dance routines, and Jessica Alba's charismatic presence. Many found it to be a fun and inspiring movie, though some noted its predictable plot.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features a mix of popular hip-hop and R&B artists, including Missy Elliott, P. Diddy, and Jadakiss, with some original songs recorded specifically for the movie.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

If you like dancing movies then you'll love this movie. Jessica Alba teaches kids and teens how to dance in groups, to help keep the kids off the streets.
Reno

Reno

> How simple, charming dance flick it is. One of the first films in the revolution of modern dance flicks, though I know I saw it too late. Nowadays there are many films are coming out since the younger generation showing very interest i...