Video Review

Video Review: 'Coyote Ugly' (2001)

EW's GRADE
C-

Details Release Date: Jan 16, 2001; Movie Rated: PG-13; Genres: Comedy, Drama; With: Piper Perabo; Distributor: Touchstone Pictures

''Are they hookers?'' new-to-New York naïf Violet (Perabo) asks about some wiggly women waving wads of cash. Or just sexy drink slingers at a souped-up pseudo-country bar? Producer Jerry Bruckheimer wants to keep us guessing throughout his porn tease posing as a feminist flick. Sick of shrinking, Violet learns that shakin' her hips brings in serious tips. ''Is this the greatest party we've ever been to or what, man!?'' screams one drunken reveler. Brother, you've got to get out more. C-

Originally posted Jan 26, 2001 Published in issue #579-580 Jan 26, 2001 Order article reprints

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