Movie

Stand Up, Strip Down

2014 · 93 min

A scrappy, sleazy little crime thriller that moves fast and never asks much of you.

Overview: A small-time comedian with big dreams takes a job as the opening act at The Pearl, the hottest strip club in Ohio. He hopes to further his career, but there is a danger with the town's most enticing women for it brings out the town's most powerful men. A misunderstanding with the mafia-connected club owner will thrust him into a race to clear his name. If he doesn't uncover the truth, he'll not only lose his job – he'll lose his life.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, ambition, deception, power
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence and gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
ambition
deception
power
betrayal
Places: small town
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong