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Watch Dancing at the Blue Iguana 2000 in AustraliaReleased: 2000 Updated: 12th Sep, 2022 Rated: R Director: Michael Radford Cast: Charlotte Ayanna, Daryl Hannah, Kristin Bauer van Straten Where to watch Dancing at the Blue IguanaYikes, it seems like none of your local streaming providers are showing this right now. Have a look below at some of the other movies and shows that we think are similar and if you can't find anything you want to watch you can easily find something else here: What is Dancing at the Blue Iguana about?Angel is a dancer wishing to adopt a child. Stormy is a dancer with a secret with her brother Sully. Jasmine is a poetess who falls in love with Dennis. Jo is a dancer who became pregnant and Jessie is a woman fighting to survive in Hollywood. The link between them is the fact that they dance at Blue Iguana, a strip-club managed by Eddie. Their personal dramas are the theme of this movie. Dancing at the Blue Iguana Trailer
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Top reviews from the United States Red PandaReviewed in the United States on February 10, 2002 4.0 out of 5 stars A haunting, thought-provoking slice of lifeVerified purchase OK, so Dancing at the Blue Iguana features wall-to-wall naked gyrating women. But don't let that put you off. Despite the subject matter - the lives of five strippers who work in the eponymous club (played by Daryl Hannah, Jennifer Tilly, Sheila Kelley, Charlotte Ayanna and Sandra Oh)
- and the frequent nudity, Blue Iguana is not a T&A movie. Rather, it's a compelling insight into the lives of the underclass of Los Angeles, or indeed, any one of the world's major cities. 168 people found this helpful Kenton WilsonReviewed in the United States on November 5, 2009 3.0 out of 5 stars Dancing at the Blue IguanaVerified purchase
The movie was OK. The plot was a little lame, but what can you do with a bunch of emotionally distraught strippers, other than a horror flick. Beware that there is ample gratuitous nudity to go around (it is a movie about strippers set largely at a strip club. I bought the movie because I had heard about how Darryl Hannah and the other actresses had worked so hard to learn how to perform exotic dances and was curious to see how accurate this information was. I have always thought Darryl Hannah has portrayed some very sexy women in quite a few of her previous roles. In this one she plays an extraordinarily dumb blonde, and she does that quite well, but her dancing wasn't anything special. She definitely had been working out as evidenced by virually no body fat to be seen anywhere. This made her look too anorexic. Jennifer Tilley usually plays the dumb role, but in "Dancing" she played the self centered "[...]", and she over acted. Shiela Kelley and Sandra Oh provided reasonable performances and their dancing looked more professional than Darryl Hannah's or Jennifer Tilley's dancing. If you want to actually see quality exotic dancing (of which the name implies)performed by a woman with the stereotypical female physique, then you have to rely on Charlotte Ayanna and the brief appearance of Kristin Bauer. Charlotte plays a young woman of relative intelligence(of who's age is questioned when she auditions for the job at the Blue Iguanna to ensure that she is of age) and is somewhat naive due to her youth. She connects up with and then later gets physically abused by a friend (regular customer) of Darryl Hannahs. Everything said, Charlotte's acting was ok, but let's face it, she has a voluptuous body and knows how to use it. Kristin Bauer is hired to dance at the Blue Iguana late in the movie, because one of the dancer's gets killed and one gets fired. This was probably the best decision made by the casting director. Kristin plays a seasoned dancer and when she first shows up on screen, you think she has a snobbish, stuck-up attitude with the the other regular dancers. A little later you discover that she has a serious drug problem when Darryl walks in on her shooting up heroin between her toes. At that point, you realize that she was very stoned when she first appeared. In her brief, appearance she proves to be friendly and the best thing is that she has a killer body and dances like she made a living stripping before she started acting. The price of the movie was worth seeing her dance. Finally, if you would like to see Kristin Bauer and Charlotte Ayanna, two very sexy beautiful women, strip, this is the movie for you. Otherwise, I would wait until I was bored and maybe spend the 90 minutes or so killin time watching this movie. One person found this helpful morris elliottReviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022 5.0 out of 5 stars They don't make films like this anymoreVerified purchase
I like that once upon a time films like this were considered as art and worth making. I dislike the fact that all we are offered now are comic book movies and fluff. I like comic books and fluff , but I'm no longer twelve. Sarah BellumReviewed in the United States on January 19, 2007 4.0 out of 5 stars Smoke yourself thinVerified purchase Prior to watching this, I expected something on par with "Striptease" or "Showgirls," which are films about stripping that also attempt to legitimize their titillation by tossing in dramatic subplots. Even with earnest intentions, films of this sort usually end up being clichéd and disappointing. Adding to my trepidation was the fact I had never heard of this film, which was released in 2000, prior to 2006. I finally took a chance on it and gladly admit that it really drew me in and convinced me to care about the characters. Like most people, these women only want to find love and something real in life, yet have lost their centers. Indeed, it is the actresses' portrayals of these characters that make each disappointment and set-back so painful to watch. Sandra Oh really moved me with her performance as Jasmine, a would-be poet who sabotages her own happiness because she has come to believe she cannot trust anyone, including herself. Her performance as a sensitive, intelligent person is the most tragic among these lives because she lacks the confidence to escape her current situation, even though she easily could. As Angel, Darryl Hannah is wonderful as a helplessly dim and hopelessly optimistic dreamer. (She also looks unbelievably fit!) Jennifer Tilly is also very good as the out of control Jo, a woman who tries desperately to win in a man's world, but comes to realize the playing field is not level. Charlotte Ayanna is remarkable as Jessie, an eager to please naïf, who has not yet had her spirit crushed by the weight of the world. Come to think of it, it does all sound very clichéd and there really isn't much of a plot to tie it all together, just several subplots. Nonetheless, the acting is exceptional, made all the more impressive by the fact much of it is improvised. (And yes, the ladies here all smoke, which would ostensibly account for their trim appearances) I enjoyed the entire two hours and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good character study without the hindrance of a plot. The DVD is quite decent, with a very good transfer, optional subtitles and some alternate scenes. This is a bargain for the price. 40 people found this helpful GreekfreakReviewed in the United States on December 1, 2003 4.0 out of 5 stars Don't pass it byVerified purchase Too many people
(including myself) passed this by upon its release, and thankfully with the advent of Video and DVD, it may get a second shot at life. 63 people found this helpful JBReviewed in the United States on October 12, 2005 4.0 out of 5 stars Both Gritty and DelicateVerified purchase It's easy to dismiss the residents of the seedier addresses of our culture. But the "Blue Iguana" makes us look behind the pasties, not to just the flesh, but to the real stories of these women. Whether caustic and hard, crippled and soft, or just plain exhausted, Blue Iguana skillfully pulls us into places we might not otherwise go, and shows us how much we DON'T see. Most notable are Jennifer Tilly, (who is in my opinion the 21st century's Marilyn Monroe), and Sandra Oh. Oh delivers a breathtaking and heartbreaking performance as Jasmine, an intelligent and talented poet who dances because the money's better than waitressing. While it's definitely easier to believe the somewhat stereotypical Darryl Hannah character(Angel, the deadly gorgeous but warm-hearted dingbat), Jasmine embodies the range of possibilities for each of the characters, and for all of us. Without apology or fear, this is a terrific portrait of woman's resiliency, courage and spirit. 3 people found this helpful R. MARK PlummerReviewed in the United States on December 4, 2005 4.0 out of 5 stars Damn! Mad skillz!Verified purchase Remember John Lovitz SNL persona and skits where he ends by flinging his arm up and shouting: "ACTING!!!" Well, if you want to see some real ACTING check this film. There is at least one performance in this film you just have to admire. Remember these are actresses playing the role of strippers... this is not a docu-drama. There IS a short film included on the DVD that is the 'real deal' and THAT alone is worth the price of admission. HOWEVER keep in minnd that the actresses are role-playing. Now having said that -- the scene Sandra Oh must play where she dances on stage while crying real tears (including close up shots) is both heartbreaking and impressive. IMHO. HOW does any actor (actress) accomplish such a thing? ACTING!!! Mad skillz... mad skillz to the max! This is a collection very compelling character studies of several prototypical personalities. And yes, Damnit, I'm in love with Sandra Oh! 3 people found this helpful Buddy1492Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016 5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than you might expectVerified purchase I watched this thing a second time and it turns out it's a darn good movie. The first time I was paying attention to the stories of Jasmine and the poet, Angel and the Russian, and the rest sort of slipped by me. The second time, the theme comes through loud and clear: humans trying and mostly failing to connect with each other. From Jessie's phone call at the start to her singing near the end. The final scene with the club owner and his assistant walking down the street makes sense. While Angel and the Russian have their lap dance, they are talking but we can't hear them. Sandra Oh (Jasmine) gives a great performance through the whole thing. It would be easy to dismiss this as just an exploitation of women's bodies. For me all the bare breasts were fine, but this movie has a lot more in it. Very good acting and cinematography combine with a good story to make a film that is well worth watching. 14 people found this helpful See all reviews |
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