Coyote Ugly

Directed by:  David McNally  

Memorable quotes:

Bar Patron: It's 20 years of girls leaving town.
Customer n°1: That wall is jinxed. I won't sit near that wall.
Customer n°2: Let's hope you have better luck than they did.

Bill: Look at this, 4 people killed last night in New York. No reason at all. Police have no leads. Tragic.
Violet Sanford: Dad, what are you doing?

Bill: Excuse me, am I missing something here? I'm the parent. You're the child running away to live by yourself. I should be telling you how to live.
Violet: Fine, how should I live?
Bill: Simple, don't go.

Violet: Love you.
Bill: Put some pepper spray in your purse. Even if you're not sure, just start spraying.

Gloria: You know, you're not alone mister Stanford. Hey you know, me and you should have dinner sometimes.
Bill: I'm locking the doors.

Gloria (putting cash in the freeze): I am freezing your assets.

Gloria: All our lives, you know, we've always had one thing in common you and me.
Violet: What are you talking about?
Gloria: It's like, you know, we said we wouldn't lose our virginity until we got married. That didn't happen. And then we said we'd go to college or junior college or dental hygienist school you know and that didn't happen. We've never followed through a single thing you know and I think that's what make us so special.
Violet: And this is why you're cyring?
Gloria: Well, a long time ago you told me that you were gonna move to New York but everyone thought you would stay in Jersey and get married like me and Danny. You know, I look at you. No matter what you really did it Vi, and I'm so proud of you.

Receptionist: I've been raising my daughter all by myself and then two weeks ago she tells me that she is bissexual and that she hates me more than anything. Now, tell me how I can help you please, because I am dying to make your dream come true.

Violet: All I want is someone to sing my songs.
Receptionist: Welcome to the music business.

 Lou: You think this is Australia? There is no raise. I'll fire you.

Violet: I cannot believe how easy this was.
Kevin O'Donnell: Neither can I.

Violet: I didn't threw myself at you. I was pretending to be sweet and innocent so you'd give me a break.

Kevin: Can I ask you a question?
Violet: What?
Kevin: Is there a reason we're just walking in a circle? Are you lost?
Violet: I'm not lost, they moved my street.

Violet: Okay, I've never had anyone stare at my ass for half an hour so I'm gonna say goodnight and I'm hoping you're gonna say it back.
Kevin: Okay, I can take a hint.

Kevin: Just for the record I was only starring at your ass for the first 15 minutes.

Romeo: You gotta cheer up. You look like somebody ran over your dog.

Cammie: Hello?! A naked girl in army boots. Easy play to call.

Violet: Are they hookers?
Romeo: No. Coyotes.

Zoe: You let him brand you? She left a man brand her!

Rachel: To Zoe, last week as a coyote.

Lil: You do any drugs?
Violet: Just coffee. That's all I can afford right now.
Lil: Let me see your arms.
Violet: Are you kidding?
Lil: Do I look like I'm kidding?

Violet: What's next? Do you want a urine sample?
Lil: I prefer blood.

Violet: Look, are you really the owner? Cause I've had a rough couple of days and the last thing I need is some waitress on a power trip wasting my time.

 Violet: You're giving me a job?
Lil: I'm giving you an audition. Don't be late Jersey girl.

Violet: I don't mean to press my luck but do you mind telling me why you're hiring me?
Lil: Because the average male is walking around with a toddler inside his pant. A two year old right there inside of its dockers.

Violet: Men have two years old children inside their pant? That's why you're hiring me?
Lil: You look like a kindergarten teacher. Their kids will love it.
Violet: Sorry I asked.

Lil: As of this moment, you have to appear available but never be available. Break my rules I fire you on the spot.

Lil: Hey! Hey everybody, shut up! I'd like you to meet my new girl, whose name is...
Violet: Violet...
Lil: ...Jersey! Jersey is an ex kindergarten teacher and a former nun who just escaped from the convent and is tired of being the only virgin in New York city.

Cammie: I'm Cammie. The Russian tease!
Violet: Violet, the Jersey nun!
Cammie: That was Rachel, the New York. We all play our little parts. Only Rachel really is a bitch  and I really am a tease.

Kevin: Wait. I wanna see you again. Where are you working?
Violet: I'm a coyote!
Kevin: Good. And what the hell is that?
Violet: If you want to see me again, you'll figure it out.

Violet: It has a zipper in the crotch.
Cammie: Yeah.
Violet: Who would wear that in public?
Cammie: Actually, I have it in blue.

Violet: Forgive me father, for I have sinned.

Violet: Cammie, I think I just fell in love with you.
Cammie: Oh Violet, I'm not a lesbian.

Girl at bar: What does Coyote Ugly mean?
Lil: Did you ever wake up sober after one night stand and the person you're next to is lying on your arm is so ugly you'd rather chew up your arm than risk waking him up? That's Coyote Ugly.

Kevin: I want what every man wants. Breakfast.

Kevin: Well, is there any place you fell comfortable singing?
Violet: The shower.
Kevin: Well, we'll start there. I mean, I don't care how long it takes, how many hours we have to spend in that shower. Let's get to it.

Violet: Have a nice day?
Kevin: Yeah, I panicked. I didn't know what else to say.

Cammie: Did you see their faces? I mean, wow. They all wanted you honey, even the girls.

Violet: You guys, that was like a one time performance, that I have to repeat like everynight.

Bill: Hey, do I came to your office and honk? Come one!

Bill:If you needed money, you should have come to me. I would have found a way to take care of you.
Violet: Dad, you can't even take care of yourself.
Bill: Hey, I am doing just fine on my own, thank you very much.

Violet: Oh really? So how come you're not wearing any socks?
Bill: I had a minor disagreement with a clothe dryer. 

Bill: What bothers me is for the first time in my life I was ashamed of you. I never thought this would have been possible.

Violet: I told you don't come down here, it's your wedding night!
Gloria: Oh, are you kidding? Danny's been in my family for five minutes. You've been in my family my whole life.

Lil: Is that okay if I eat here at the bar?
Violet: Do you have a reservation?
Lil: Uh yeah, it's under "cast iron heartless bitch".
Violet: Could it be "under stubborn and pick headed"?
Lil: Yeah, that's the one.

New tenant: So, why are you moving to Chicago?
Kevin: I'll figure it out when I get there.

Bill: Violet, listen to me. Are you listening?
Violet: Yes.
Bill: You have nothing to be afraid of. You're already a star.

Plot:   Shy country girl Violet Sanford moves to Chicago hoping to have her big break as a songwriter. Things don't go exactly as planned and Violet ends up working as a Coyote in an exclusively female run bar...

 Review: 

 Coyote Ugly is a pretty hard movie to describe.   

Part of me feels like this is a pretty terrible movie. I mean, the acting is average at best from most of the cast apart from the main actors who are actually fantastic, the storyline is predictable and the-innocent-small-town-girl-goes-to-big city-to-live- her-dreams-but-get-into-trouble is getting kind of old and veryyyy cliché. 

Yes, this sums up Coyote Ugly… or at least part of it. 

Coyote Ugly is what would be described best as a guilty pleasure. It fun, enjoyable, and need I talk about the songs (thank you LeAnn Rimes!) and dance numbers??? So freaking catchy!! As for the relationship between Violet and Kevin, it is beyond dreamy and adorable.Talking of which, Piper Perabo and Adam Garcia are absolutely amazing. It is no wonder that Piper Perabo’s career has taken off after this movie, although I feel like she’s still underrated., which truly is a shame. 

Maria Bello and John Goodman are both equally brilliant, and truly contribute to make this movie as enjoyable as it is.The remaining of the actors are pretty unknown, for the exception of the model Tyra Banks that has a small part which conveniently doesn’t require much acting. 

So here is the thing: if you’ve liked Flashdance, Footloose and other equally cheesy yet fun movies, chances are you’ll love Coyote Ugly. I cannot even say how many times I have watched it. But if you’re looking for an award winning type of movie, this will simply not do and you will waste your time.