Coyote Ugly (film)

Introduction

"Coyote Ugly" is a 2000 romantic comedy-drama film directed by David McNally and starring Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, and Maria Bello. The film tells the story of a young woman named Violet who moves to New York City to pursue her dreams of becoming a songwriter, but ends up working at a rowdy bar called Coyote Ugly. The film was inspired by the real-life Coyote Ugly Saloon, which was founded in New York City in 1993 and quickly gained a reputation for its raucous atmosphere and scantily clad female bartenders.

Plot

• Violet Sanford (Piper Perabo) leaves her hometown in New Jersey to pursue her dream of becoming a songwriter in New York City. She faces various rejections and challenges while trying to get her music noticed by record labels. In order to make ends meet, Violet gets a job at Coyote Ugly, a rowdy bar in the East Village. The bar is known for its female bartenders, who perform sexy dance routines on the bar top while serving drinks to customers.
• Despite initial reluctance, Violet learns to embrace the wild and free-spirited atmosphere of Coyote Ugly, and becomes close friends with her fellow bartenders, including Cammie (Izabella Miko), Rachel (Bridget Moynahan), Zoe (Tyra Banks), and Lil (Maria Bello), the bar's owner. With the encouragement of her new friends, Violet gains the confidence to perform her own songs at the bar, and eventually catches the eye of a record producer named Kevin (Adam Garcia).
• As Violet's music career takes off, she must navigate the challenges of fame and the sacrifices that come with it. She also faces a difficult choice between pursuing her dream and staying true to her friends and the bar that helped launch her career.

Cast

• Piper Perabo as Violet Sanford
• Adam Garcia as Kevin O'Donnell
• Maria Bello as Lil Lovell
• Izabella Miko as Cammie
• Bridget Moynahan as Rachel
• Melanie Lynskey as Gloria
• Tyra Banks as Zoe
• John Goodman as Bill Sanford
• LeAnn Rimes as Herself (uncredited)

Production

"Coyote Ugly" was inspired by the real-life Coyote Ugly Saloon, which was founded in New York City in 1993 by Liliana Lovell. Lovell's experiences as a bartender at various New York City bars inspired her to create a bar with a raucous, party-like atmosphere, featuring female bartenders who danced on the bar and encouraged patrons to participate in drinking games and other antics.

The film was directed by David McNally and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The screenplay was written by Gina Wendkos, based on an article in GQ magazine by Elizabeth Gilbert.

The film was shot on location in New York City, including at the real Coyote Ugly Saloon in the East Village. The bar scenes were filmed over a period of three weeks, and the film's cast spent time working at the bar to prepare for their roles.

Reception

"Coyote Ugly" received mixed reviews from critics, but was a box office success, grossing over $113 million worldwide. The film's soundtrack, which featured original songs by LeAnn Rimes, as well as covers of classic rock songs, was also a commercial success, selling over 3 million copies in the United States alone.

Despite its mixed critical reception, "Coyote Ugly" has become a cult classic and is remembered for its catchy soundtrack, high-energy performances, and female empowerment themes.

Legacy

"Coyote Ugly" has had a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring a spin-off reality television series, a stage musical, and a sequel film, which is currently in development. The real-life Coyote Ugly Saloon has also expanded to other cities across the United States and around the world, with locations in Australia, Germany, and Russia.

The film's soundtrack remains popular among fans and features hit songs such as "Can't Fight the Moonlight" by LeAnn Rimes and "One Way or Another" by Blondie. The film also popularized the term "coyote ugly," which refers to the awkward and embarrassing situation of waking up next to someone so unattractive that one would rather chew off their own arm than wake them up.

Conclusion

"Coyote Ugly" is a cult classic romantic comedy-drama that tells the story of a young woman's journey to pursue her dreams in the music industry while working at a rowdy bar with female bartenders who dance on the bar and encourage patrons to participate in drinking games and other antics. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film was a box office success and has had a lasting impact on popular culture, inspiring a spin-off reality television series, a stage musical, and a sequel film. The film's soundtrack remains popular among fans, and the term "coyote ugly" has become a part of the popular lexicon.

References

[1] "Coyote Ugly (2000) - IMDb." IMDb. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200550/ [2] "Coyote Ugly Saloon." Coyote Ugly Saloon. Retrieved from https://coyoteuglysaloon [3] Ebert, Roger. "Coyote Ugly Movie Review & Film Summary (2000) | Roger Ebert." RogerEbert.com. Retrieved from https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/coyote-ugly-2000 [4] McCarthy, Todd. "Coyote Ugly Review | Movie Reviews and News | Entertainment Weekly." Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved from https://ew.com/article/2000/08/04/coyote-ugly-4/ [5] Schager, Nick. "Coyote Ugly Is the Ultimate Internet-Specific Movie." The Daily Beast. Retrieved from https://www.thedailybeast.com/coyote-ugly-is-the-ultimate-internet-specific-movie

External links

Coyote Ugly at IMDb

• Coyote Ugly at Rotten Tomatoes
• Coyote Ugly at Metacritic

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