| | | Her dream. her terms.
Features: DVD, Dolby, Dolby Digital (5.1), English, Spanish, French, Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba) is a struggling hip-hop dancer who's got all the moves, talent and relentless passion to succeed. She's been waiting all her life to show the world her dance moves and now her dream is just a step away. Inspired by the energy and music of the streets, she risks her shot at the big time to reach out, take a chance and make it on her own terms. Pulse-pounding music and awesome dance moves ignite this exhilarating story of passion, determination and finding the courage to follow your dreams. Also starring Mekhi Phifer (8 Mile) and featuring hip-hop sensations Missy Elliott and Lil' Romeo.
"It's a hokey heart-warmer that works." J.R. Jones, Chicago Reader
"A decidedly upbeat number, centered on a good-hearted character." Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter
Editor's Note
With a plethora of flashy cameos by artists Missy Elliot, Tweet, Ginuwine, Jadakiss, and Sheek, HONEY feels like an extended hip-hop video with an inspiring, socially conscious message about ambition and the bittersweet taste of success.New York City dancer-choreographer Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba, of TV's DARK ANGEL) hopes her talent will soon be recognized, but for now she's working three odd jobs: clerk in a record store, dance teacher at the local youth center, and bartender in a Manhattan dance club. Hot director of music videos Michael Ellis (David Moscow, JUST MARRIED, BIG) spots an amateur video of Honey cutting a rug after work, and gives her a shot at the big time when he asks her to choreograph videos for Ginuwine and Tweet. Just as the big checks start rolling in, Honey gets a nasty dose of reality when she rebuffs the director's sexual advances and is blackballed by the industry. Honey throws herself back into her community work with a vengeance and helps two of her most talented students Benny (Lil' Romeo) and Raymond (Zachary Isaiah Williams) stay out of the hands of local drug dealers. HONEY is a 21st-century version of FLASHDANCE or FAME--an infinitely entertaining urban dance movie that gets viewers' feet tapping with high-energy choreography and strings of catchy, cutting-edge tunes.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Audio: English, French, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | DVD-ROM Features | | Cast And Filmmakers | | Scene Selection | | The Inside Scoop: Feature Commentary With Jessica Alba And Director Bille Woodruff | | In The Mix With Blaque: Go Behind The Scenes Of Blaque's Music Video | | Blaque "I'm Good" Music Video | | Make Your Move: Dance Like Honey! | | Jadakiss & Sheek "J-A-D-A" Music Video | | Shawn Desman "Sexy" Music Video | | Behind The Groove: The Making Of Honey | | Deleted Scenes | | Outtakes |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 9/9/2008 |
| Running Time: 94 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2003 | | Catalog ID: 24497 | | UPC: 00025192449727 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...Jessica Alba goes from Dark Angel to street angel, flashing a beatific smile..." 12/12/2003 p.59New York Times
"...[A]n upbeat little hip-hop fable....The kinetic energy of the music keeps this picture moving." 12/05/2003 p.E31 Chicago Sun-Times
"Jessica Alba is a charmer." 03/19/2004 p.28 Total Film
"[W]ith two big assets: the awesomely fit Alba and non-stop dancing that will have even the most curmudgeonly jigging in their seats." 04/01/2004 p.36 Sight and Sound
"The film's best moments come in a scene-stealing cameo form hip hop star Missy Elliott..." 04/01/2004 p.54 The New York Times 7 of 10
Honey brings out the wholesome, affirmative side of the hip-hop aesthetic without being overl - A.O. Scott
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
A movie like Honey is aimed at younger teenagers, who may not precisely be students of Mickey - Roger Ebert
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