Often when I see an IMDB listing that looks interesting but has zero reviews, I will make it a point to watch the entire film and review it. It was painful, but I did so in the case of "Strip". I'm not sure what was worst, the casting or the direction. Our main character, Arielle (Miracle Sims) is cast as a beautiful woman recruited to strip in Las Vegas because her father (Tyree Jamar?) is ill and in need of money. In reality Miracle Sims is overweight, her face is not even feminine looking, she exhibits zero personality, seldom smiles and would never be recruited to be a stripper. Her father has all of the acting talent of a mechanical zombie. Some of the supporting cast seem to be cast well, but the two leads are a miserable failure.
The film at 2:06 moves at a snails pace with many lingering shots that seem to have no value added. The director (Osaretin Oghomwen) could have easily cut 30 to 45 minutes to tightly tell this story. They also mischaracterize stripping in Las Vegas by showing Arielle making very significant money from the dollar bills thrown on the stage when she dances. Most people know that this is just minor income for strippers and they make the big money by taking clients into the VIP Room, or Champagne Room, or whatever it is called in that particular club. They do imply some outside prostitution for Arielle but the context is also unrealistic. No spoilers, but the end of the film is also very unrealistic.
Bottom line: one of the worst films I have ever watched until the bitter end. Don't waste your time.
The film at 2:06 moves at a snails pace with many lingering shots that seem to have no value added. The director (Osaretin Oghomwen) could have easily cut 30 to 45 minutes to tightly tell this story. They also mischaracterize stripping in Las Vegas by showing Arielle making very significant money from the dollar bills thrown on the stage when she dances. Most people know that this is just minor income for strippers and they make the big money by taking clients into the VIP Room, or Champagne Room, or whatever it is called in that particular club. They do imply some outside prostitution for Arielle but the context is also unrealistic. No spoilers, but the end of the film is also very unrealistic.
Bottom line: one of the worst films I have ever watched until the bitter end. Don't waste your time.
