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| HONEY |
Year: 2003
USA: Universal Studios
UK: UIP (UK)
Cast: Jessica Alba, Lil' Romeo, Mekhi Phifer, David Moscow, Zachary
Williams, Joy Bryant, Missy Elliott, Anthony Sherwood, Lonette McKee, Wes
Williams, Judi Embden, Laurie Ann Gibson, Scott Neil, Alison Sealy-Smith,
Jull Weber, Sarah Francis, Kevin Duhaney, Brandie Ward, Derek J Watkins,
Tracy Dawson, Richard Fagon
Director: Bille Woodruff
Country: USA
USA & UK: 94 mins
USA Rated: PG-13 for drug content and some sexual references
UK Certificate: PG contains mild language and references to sex
and drugs
USA Release Date: 5 December 2003
UK Release Date: 12 March 2004
Photos: Gallery
Reviews: Phase9
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Synopsis
Honey Daniels (Jessica Alba, TV’s DARK ANGEL) has been
waiting all her life to show the world her dance moves and now, everything
she ever wanted is just a step away.
For years, her spirit and her ambition have given the dancer and aspiring
choreographer the guts to move ahead, even when those who love her best
have doubts about her possible success in such a tough field. Not content
with her parents’ world of safe choices that promise a secure future,
Honey has moved to the heart of the city, where the streets are a barrage
of sound, energy and music-and it’s the music she’s after.
Living there is difficult, but she is willing to take it all in stride
while she continues to struggle with making ends meet - her dream is worth
it. During the day, she shares that dream by teaching hip-hop classes in a
local center to the kids in her neighborhood. At night, watching the clock
until her bartending shift ends, Honey comes alive on the dance club
floor, where her training collides with her passion and her smooth moves
get her noticed.
And then her one-time-in-a-million break comes in the form of a video
director, who sees Honey in the club and offers her a chance at a spot as
a back-up dancer. From there, her true ability shines through, and she
begins to finally live her dream - choreographing for some of the hottest
acts in hip-hop and R&B (Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Jadakiss & Sheek,
Tweet) and for Honey, it feels too good to be true.
And almost as quickly as it arrives, the dream starts to dissolve. Back in
the workaday world, Honey returns to what she knows best - the urban music
she loves - and rediscovers her love of dancing though the exuberant
energy of a group of neighborhood kids.
A high-energy drama with music, Honey also stars Lil’ Romeo, winner of
the 2001 Billboard Music Award for Rap Artist of the Year, as Benny, a kid
who needs a break even more than Honey does. Mekhi Phifer (8 MILE)
portrays Chaz, Honey’s boyfriend with no angle to work - he’s the
constant, the real thing, the down-to-earth voice of reason who just wants
Honey happy and in his life. Joy Bryant (ANTWONE FISHER) plays Honey’s
protective, best friend Gina, who views her pal’s newfound success with
equal parts excitement and skepticism. The young, vibrant cast also
includes David Moscow (JUST MARRIED), Zachary Isaiah Williams (TV’s
ROMEO!) and Lonette McKee (HE GOT GAME), with cameo appearances by
hip-hop/R&B stars Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, 3rd Storee, Shawn Desman,
Tweet, and Jadakiss & Sheek.
Bille Woodruff, who has directed music videos for stars including Usher,
Britney Spears and Toni Braxton, debuts as a feature film director with
this multi-ethnic contemporary urban drama energized by music and
propelled by dance. The film’s exciting soundtrack includes a diverse
lineup of some of the best R&B, hip-hop and urban music superstars
working in music today. New songs from Missy Elliott, Fabolous, Tweet,
Yolanda Adams, Knocturnal, Amerie and Nate Dogg are just a few of the
musical offerings, with additional contributions from Sean Paul, Blaque
featuring Chingy, Lil’Mo, Mark Ronson and Jadakiss & Sheek. All of
the songs in Honey are original compositions by songwriter/producer Rodney
Jerkins, who has created hits for artists including Britney Spears, Toni
Braxton, Brandy, Monica, Mary J Blige and Jennifer Lopez.
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