and a reality competition show, the Channing Tatum vehicle proved to be a lot more interesting than simply having a lot of buff guys strip down. Inspired by Tatum’s own history as a male stripper, the Steven Soderbergh drama has a lot more heart and interesting plot aspects than one might remember, as the eye-catching dance numbers are likely what is ingrained in the minds of viewers a decade-plus removed.
Tatum is fantastic as the titular character, who is the star at a male strip club in Tampa but is really looking to pursue his dream as a custom furniture maker. Even casual flings with Olivia Munn’s Joanna don’t leave Mike fulfilled. As he searches for meaning in his life, he comes across a young kid who’s also lost and looking for direction. Naturally, the answer is to take their clothes off while women hoot and holler, although there’s plenty of drama and drugs that come with the lifestyle.
The film really pops in 4K, as the vibrant nightclub scenes and sweaty bodies really look great at such a high resolution. The dance numbers are accompanied by a great soundtrack , which sounds great with the Dolby audio. I can’t imagine going back to streaming or just Blu-ray for Magic Mike anymore, this is definitely the best way to experience the film for a rewatch.
What really stands out about Magic Mike upon revisiting it is McConaughey’s stellar performance as a self-obsessed and greedy club owner. Not only did the actor get into incredible shape for the role, as seen in his stellar dance sequence near the end of the film, but his character work is top-notch as well. Regularly hilarious and with some great quotes, McConaughey is the film’s shining star despite being a supporting character.
The only downside is that, like the actors, there’s barely any fat in this package as it is rather bare-bones. Don’t expect any audio commentary or a plethora of bonus features. There’s one featurette included, called “Backstage on Magic Mike,” which is a nearly seven-minute video giving a brief look at filming.
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