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Channing
Tatum just might be a real Hollywood swinger and one shrewd customer. Dreaming
of fictionalizing his early days as an exotic dancer, Tatum teams up with
Steven Soderbergh (after approaching Nicolas Winding Refn of Drive fame) for Magic Mike, which, from
the spirited trailers, gives the impression of a return to the fun-loving Ocean’s franchise box office form for
Soderbergh.
The magic is pure beefcake (Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, and Alex
Pettyfer bring their BQ ribs recipes), but mixed with the practical science of
craft, it sure looks dreamy for the ladies. Altogether it kinda makes Tatum
look like a genius. Now in theaters. (R)
