Honey
Daniels (JESSICA ALBA, of television'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 is written by ALONZO BROWN
& KIM WATSON. Veteran filmmaker MARC PLATT (Legally
Blonde) and music mogul ANDRE HARRELL (Strictly
Business) serve as producers, with BILLY HIGGINS (Simon
Burch) executive producing.
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.
The creative team behind the scenes includes director of
photography JOHN R. LEONETTI (The Scorpion King);
production designer JASNA STEFANOVICH (Josie and the
Pussycats); editors MARK HELFRICH, A.C.E. (Red Dragon)
and EMMA E. HICKOX, A.C.E. (A Walk to Remember); costume
designer SUSAN MATHESON (Blue Crush); composer MARVYN
WARREN (The Wedding Planner); and entertainment industry
choreographer LAURIEANN GIBSON. 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!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Genre:
Dramas, Dance, Drama, Pop Music, Rap
Music, Drama (General), Music Videos
Rated:
PG (Canadian Home Video Rating)
Rating Reason:
For Drug Content and Some Sexual References.
Starring:
Jessica Alba, Joy Bryant, Lil'
Romeo, Lonette McKee, David Moscow, Mekhi Phifer,
Zack Williams
Directed By:
Bille Woodruff
Release Information:
Studio: Universal Studios
Theatrical Release Date: December
5, 2003
DVD Release Date: March 23, 2004
Run Time: 94 minutes
Production Company: Universal Studios
Package Type: Keep Case
Dual Layer
DVD Features:
Encoding:
Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only).
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other
countries.
Aspect Ratio(s):
Full Screen (Standard) - 1.33:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
French (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
Languages: English, French and
Spanish
Available Subtitles: French and Spanish
Closed Captioned:
Yes
Bonus Features:
16 Deleted Scenes Plus Must-See
Outtakes
Make Your Move: Dance like HONEY!
Exclusive Music Videos From the
Film HONEY - Jadakiss & Sheek's J-A-D-A,
Shawn Desman's Sexy
In the Mix with Blaque: Go Behind
the Scenes with Blaque's Music Video
Behind the Groove: The Making of
HONEY
Blaque's I'm Good - Music
Video
The Inside Scoop: Feature
Commentary with Jessica Alba and - Star, and
Director Billie Woodruff