The year was 2012.
Plus the dancing is incredible Tatum hadseriousmoves.
Although men were definitely the minority in theater audiences, plenty of dudes came out to see the film.
So here’s a wrap-up of all of the things only girls noticed when watchingMagic Mike.
He doesn’t dress to impress, and his social calendar isn’t exactly booked.
That’s… hard to miss.
Has anyone there actuallylookedat Alex Pettyfer, the actor who played Adam?
He’s an Adonis!
But it takes more than a red hoodie and a v-neck to make Pettyfer look unattractive.
So we’re just not buying it.
A guy that smoking hot could get into any club, regardless of what he’s wearing.
Even Joanna has sexual agency and a mind of her own.
But the film is not without its fails.
He tells Adam to go talk to a woman at the bar wearing a tiara and a sash.
When Adam hesitates, saying that she doesn’t look like she wants to be bothered, Mike disagrees.
“Look at what she’s wearing.
She came here to be bothered,” he replies.
Not so fast, Mike!
you might’t assume to know what a woman wants based solely on what she’s wearing.
The men actually touch each other!
That’s a shame, as the benefits of touch are well-documented.
Mike isn’t afraid to put his arm around Adam, for one.
Backstage, all of the men are totally at ease with each other, high fiving and sometimes hugging.
And we definitely saw Dallas teaching Adamhow to grindwithout an ounce of shame.
It’s refreshing to see straight men so comfortable with other men!
Other than that, we get enough unsolicited pics in our inboxes these days.
ThestrippersinMagic Mikesure do, from working out to purchasing undergarments to mastering their dance moves.
It seems like a no-brainer if you want to make good tips.
The men are no slouches when it comes to personal hygiene, either!
Before they hit the floor, they see to it that they’re looking and projecting their absolute best.
If only the men in everyone’s lives put the same amount of effort into grooming.
Dudes, take notice!
We’re used to it.
ButMagic Mikeis the outlier in this regard.
While you do see women in bikinis, the film shows men instates of undressfar more often.
This is a notable reversal, as usually women occupy those roles in film.
Finally, female pleasure gets the spotlight it deserves!
Magic Mikemay not be a perfect film, but one thing itreallygets right is its celebration of female pleasure.
For one, the movie is aboutmalestrippers, whose job it is to titillate groups ofwomen.
That means the ladies watching the movie get a bit titillated, too.
Certainly the casting choices helped with that!
But the film takes it a step beyond that, especially with the choreography.
They alsosimulate performing oral sex on women, showing that there’s more to sex than the missionary position.
That’sdefinitelynot seen often in Hollywood films, which might not occur to male viewers.
It definitely occurred to us, though!
Even when they’re arguing, the attraction is palpable a tribute to Tatum and Horn’s acting skills.
All of the tension and build-up makes you anxious for them to hook up, already!
But when Mike finally summons the gumption to ask Brooke on a date, it’s a total letdown.
Instead of being a smooth lady’s man, he turns into an awkward teenage boy.
I don’t know, just like, get some food?"
Every woman in the audience let out a collective sigh of disappointment at this scene.
You would think he had better game than that.
In reality, would Brooke really sleep with Mike and still be interested in him after everything?
We don’t buy it.
Yes, he finally quit stripping.
Brooke may think that’s sexy, but being broke isn’t something you put in your Tinder profile.
That’s kind of a let down for a movie that seemed to be more woke than that.
