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Article: 'Honey's' sweet, script falls short; Framing of shots, hip-hop edgy.(SHOW)(MOVIES)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- December 5, 2003
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Byline: Christian Toto, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
"Honey" recasts the "Cinderella" yarn with hip-hop diva Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott as an improbable fairy godmother. The film also mimics "Flashdance," "Showgirls" and "Glitter," although it never sinks as low as the latter two debacles.
"Dark Angel's" Jessica Alba stars as Honey, a sweet choreographer pining for a chance at music video glory. Yet the actress' exotic veneer and Energizer Bunny acting method can paper over only so many sappy subplots.
Flawless beauty aside, Miss Alba never seems like the Everywoman she needs to be in order for "Honey" to click. She's the saint of her 'hood, a ...