Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly

2000Movie100 minEnglish

Graced with a velvet voice, 21-year-old Violet Sanford heads to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter only to find her aspirations sidelined by the accolades and notoriety she receives at her "day" job as a barmaid at Coyote Ugly. The "Coyotes" as they are affectionately called tantalize customers and the media alike with their outrageous antics, making Coyote Ugly the watering hole for guys on the prowl.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users74%
Director: David McNallyGenres: Comedy-drama, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A young aspiring songwriter, Violet Sanford, moves to New York City to pursue her dreams but struggles to make ends meet. She unexpectedly lands a job as a bartender at the renowned Coyote Ugly Saloon, a bar known for its wild atmosphere and attractive female bartenders who perform on the bar. Violet navigates the challenges of her new career, her complicated relationships, and her burgeoning musical ambitions.

Critical Reception

Coyote Ugly received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its energetic soundtrack and performances, particularly Maria Bello's. However, it was often criticized for its thin plot and formulaic storytelling. Audiences, on the other hand, generally responded positively, drawn to the film's high-energy spectacle and aspirational themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its infectious soundtrack and energetic performances.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and clichés.
  • Enjoyed for its fun, escapist atmosphere and empowering undertones.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film for its catchy music, exciting bar scenes, and feel-good story about chasing dreams. While some found the plot a bit predictable, the overall sentiment was positive, with many appreciating the performances and the empowering message.

Fun Fact

The real Coyote Ugly Saloon, which inspired the film, was founded by Paul Cantone and Liliana Lopez in 1993 and was initially called "The Corridor." It was known for its female bartenders dancing on the bar top and serving drinks, a concept later popularized by the movie.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Coyote Ugly'</em> is solid cheese and I'm here for it. There's nothing all that noteworthy to say about this, you'll either enjoy it or you won't; I doubt there's much middle ground. For me, it works. It's well paced and well acted, th...
ZOZEO

ZOZEO

COYOTE UGLY IS AWESOME
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**An excuse to make a film full of women swaying seductively without a hint of softcore.** What can we say about a romantic film, with light touches of comedy, that spends most of its time showing us very attractive women in tight, short...
DoubleUK

DoubleUK

I managed to see this movie on it's first day of screening in New York, back in 2000, just before I went back to Europe. 'Coyote Ugly' is a nice romantic comedy, perfectly fit for the generation who didn't grow up with 'Flashdance', Satu...