Whatever Lola Wants

What Lola Wants
When I received the DVD in the post I wanted to watch it straight away but thought my husband would start moaning when he came into the room. He actually watched the film with me, didn't complain and said it was enjoyable - for that reason alone it should get a 10!
There is a good story line, great music, good acting and the dancing was not to bad either. I loved the part where Lola is dancing in the "seedy" Cairo night club, - very authentic.
This film is a must see for any Bellydance Enthusiast.
Lisa, Ireland

Suprisingly enjoyable, the main characters win you over...
First, make sure you are purchasing a DVD of this film that WILL play in the USA. The copy I saw was one of four films on a DVD called "Spiritual Cinema." While there is not much that screams "spiritual" about the movie, I suppose the packager used the term to reflect that the chief character, Lola Murphy, takes many risks to pursue her dream of becoming a famous dancer. Unable to snag a show job in New York, she ends up in Cairo, rather unbelievably, and even more far-fetched, she persuades a formerly famous belly dancer who had to retire in disgrace to take her on as a student. Of course, she succeeds eventually, and the teacher, whose heart is broken, comes back to life a little because Lola's enthusiasm is contagious. Would a lovely young blonde American dancer who has no burqua actually survive walking the streets of Cairo these days? Well, just don't analyze this plot too closely. Rather, sit back and let the girl, and her friends, and her dilemmas slowly force you to root for...

Whatever Lola Wants
If you can suspend~ cultural realities, dedicated years to learn belly dancing, and know there isn't a fairy Godfather to make you famous, then you will truly enjoy this movie. Cheeky and well scripted. I enjoyed it.

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