Dancing at the Blue Iguana
Lions Gate Films | Release Date: October 19, 2001 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
41
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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
5
Negative:
2
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70
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
A well-crafted film, and it must be said that its actresses, in being prepared to come close to baring all for art, reveal stunning figures and perform scorching routines. Read full review
60
The New York TimesStephen Holden
An ensemble piece developed from an improvisational workshop, the movie exudes a haunted melancholy that recalls such early Alan Rudolph films as "Choose Me" and "Welcome to L.A," and it includes several flashy performances. Read full review
50
New Times (L.A.)Luke Y. Thompson
All the ladies get repeatedly naked, which, after all, is why you're going to go see it. And there's nothing wrong with that. Read full review
50
L.A. WeeklyJohn Patterson
Iguana runs hot and cold, being engaging and dull by turns depending on the plausibility of the character before the camera. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Contains striking moments, but never coheres. Read full review
40
Mr. ShowbizMichael Atkinson
Exhausting and fruitless: Having seen it, you know nothing more about strippers or the stripper mentality than you did going in. What's the point?
30
VarietyTodd McCarthy
An exercise in improv-derived filmmaking that simply proves once again that there's no substitute for a good script. Read full review
25
New York PostLou Lumenick
You'd be better off renting Demi Moore's "Striptease." Read full review
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