J.B. Smoove, Faizon Love, Gary Owen, Bill Bellamy and Kevin Hart also appear in this comedy about the reunion of a Black male stripper troupe.
, yet another attempt to wrest humor and drama from the spectacle of scantily clad men gyrating to audiences of wildly appreciative women.
The independent film receiving a wide release definitely leans toward the funnier end of the spectrum, with its overqualified cast including many formidable comedic talents. But despite some amusing moments, it never really takes off, burdened by a tiresome romantic subplot that periodically stops the movie dead in its tracks.
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