Honey
Honey

Movie spotlight

Honey

2010
Movie
103 min
Turkish

In the remote and undeveloped eastern Black Sea region, a six-year-old boy (Yusuf) wanders through the woods searching for his lost father, trying to make sense of his life.His father is a beekeeper whose bees have disappeared unexpectedly, threatening his livelihood. A bizarre accident kills the father.There is little dialogue or music in the film. The three main characters (Yusuf and his parents) are all fairly taciturn, and the soundtrack is filled out with the sounds of the forest and the creatures that live there.The environment is a recurring theme.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes18%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users77%
Director: Bill DukeGenres: Dance, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

Honey Daniels is a talented hip-hop dancer and bartender in New York City who dreams of becoming a professional music video choreographer. She gets her big break when a record producer discovers her talent and offers her a chance to work with some of the biggest artists. However, she faces challenges from jealous rivals and betrayal from those closest to her as she navigates the cutthroat music industry.

Critical Reception

Honey received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Jessica Alba's performance and the energetic dance sequences, but criticizing the predictable plot and formulaic storytelling. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the film's inspirational message and vibrant choreography.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic dance numbers and Jessica Alba's charismatic lead performance.

  • Criticized for a thin, predictable plot and reliance on familiar tropes.

  • Found to be a visually engaging, if somewhat formulaic, dance drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the enjoyable dance scenes and Jessica Alba's appealing presence, with many finding it an entertaining and uplifting film despite its predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

The choreography in the film was done by Darrin Henson, who also choreographed for many music artists including Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez.

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