Look, this is one of those movies that seemed like harmless fun in 2004 but really hasn't aged well. The premise—straight women hiding from the mob by pretending to be drag queens—treats drag culture as a costume rather than authentic expression, which feels appropriative and tone-deaf by 2025 standards.
The critics weren't impressed even at the time (43% on RT), and modern viewers will likely find it even more cringe. It's trying to be Some Like It Hot but lands somewhere closer to "why did they think this was a good idea?"
There are some genuine moments of friendship and the musical performances are fine, but the whole thing is built on a problematic foundation. If you're looking for thoughtful representation of LGBTQ+ culture or even just a comedy that holds up, skip this one. It's not offensively bad, just dated, shallow, and honestly pretty forgettable—which might be the harshest verdict of all.




