4 Reasons Magic Mike XXL Is Better Than Magic Mike

On the set last year, Tatum said that his biggest regret was not focusing on the guys more in the first movie. Magic Mike XXL is all about the ensemble this time around, and not only is it funnier (see above), each actor gets to show off his strengths (vs. just his body parts). Like, who knew Joe Manganiello would be such a comedy powerhouse? Why wouldn't you let the adorable Matt Bomer do his thing? And not only that, but the guys are also on the road, which gives them something to do and moves the story right along. "It's a stripper odyssey," Tatum claimed, which is pretty much the perfect description of the movie.