I have to admit, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I got this disk. I had seen mention of these Suicide Girls around the net, and I have taken a quick look at the website, but this is my first real, uh, exposure to their entertainment. The only thing I can think of to compare them to would be Carmen Electra's burlesque group, The Pussycat Dolls. Although, I don't think that is an entirely accurate description, but it's the best I can come up with for those who are unfamiliar with them.
This DVD documents the first tour, and serves as in introduction to, what I am guessing is, the core group of women that comprise the group. We follow them as they tour the country putting on shows at sold out venues across the country. I have to admit, I was totally unprepared for this. I thought the disk was just going to be a recorded show, but instead it was broken down into smaller chunks.
It starts off with an introduction to the Suicide Girls by their founder, Missy Suicide. The group is built around feminism, individual expression, and the redefinition of what is considered beautiful. There is something that sets these women apart from what you generally see for this type of entertainment. Tattoos and body piercings abound as these women hail from the alternative side of body adornment.
We get interviews with each of the women, where they talk a little about their involvement with the Suicide Girls and how much fun they've been having doing the tour. We also get a music video version of a photo shoot, each girl in a different setting, stripping down their various outfits, showing off their tattoos, piercings, and body. This is followed by a clip of them performing on stage at one of the tour stops. In between each of the individual segments are behind the scenes with the troupe.
You know, I would have liked to have seen a complete show, but as an initial exposure to the group, this has been very entertaining. It was fun watching these girls take their stuff to the stage. They all have great personalities and have feel strongly about what they are doing. Their enthusiasm is infectious.
The tour is a combination of strip teases and punk music. Combine this with the tattooed and pierced bodies and you bring a whole new element to the burlesque stage show. It was a fascinating look into the world of the alternative strip tease.
Bottomline. I wasn't ready for this, but I am glad I took the time to give it a shot. It is a fun ride, one that hopefully will tour through my area.
Recommended.
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