It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Well, here it is everybody, I'm finally reviewing the highest grossing NC-17 rated movie ever made. Granted, it's still only 20 million dollars, in contrast to the highest grossing R-rated movie "The Passion Of the Christ", which made 370 million dollars. Let me talk about this for a moment. I honestly have no idea why the NC-17 rating even still exists, seeing as how it's practically never used and on the rare times it is used, no one goes to see it anyway. Besides, practically every NC-17 or X rated movie (including this one) has been released in an R-rated version. Back to the movie, as this film is really bad.There's this one scene where Nomi has sex with a guy named Zac. Kind of funny considering she also played the love interest of a guy named Zac on "Saved By The Bell". The movie goes on way too long, the dialogue is corny, and the characters are shallow. It's honestly quite boring, as it's nothing but a woman becoming a stripper and rising in the ranks as a dancer. I will at least give this film some credit as it honestly does earn its NC-17 rating. Still, it's better off being forgotten. *1/2

"Showgirls" is an exotic dancer's fantasy of making it big in Las Vegas. It's not like the imagined talent and fame in "Chicago (2002)." It's more like the climb in "Black Swan (2010)," but with the "who you know" angle rather than mere skill.The most notable aspect of this movie is its female-centered erotica throughout. While movies such as "In the Realm of the Senses (1976)" are much more revealing toward sex acts, "Showgirls" emphasizes nudity; and keen remote-control handlers can easily verify what they thought they just saw. Such daring is a plus, even though this movie is surprisingly lacking in extreme close-ups. (They seem to angle it more towards sexual dance.)What makes this movie unique is the main character's defensiveness. She refuses to be taken advantage of. The tricky part for the prophesying viewer is that Nomi reacts in ever-different ways (which are often extreme), with perceptions of people's motives that don't always jive with YOUR perceptions. Her moods may easily be seen as random, as if the scriptwriter couldn't draft a consistent personality. Anyway, it's a minus for those few consumers who watch it for the story — which is a bit long (video: 2 hours 11 minutes).Although it's not a tragedy, it includes bad things happening to good people, further lowering the entertainment value.

..................After Trump: Grabb'em by the Pu..y - this seems how American males see women. And it becomes clearer by the day. You all rag on it - this movie - your society. But that is who you have become as a nation. Do you like it ? Nobody else does !! Greatings from Europe.

What a waste of film. Why each copy of this didn't spontaneously combust will forever be a mystery to me. There aren't accurate words to describe how poorly acted and directed this piece of garbage is. Unless you're a pubescent boy looking for some cheap thrills, there is absolutely no reason to watch this. When I saw that it "won" ten awards I was aghast. Who, or what, could possibly vote for this? Then I read what organization presented these "awards." They are quite appropriate. Do yourself a favor, don't even be tempted to watch this dreck, even if only for curiosity's sake. And if you DO come across a copy of this, would you please destroy it? A grateful world thanks you.