Lifetime takes a reprieve of sorts from the mostly serious tone of its true-life movies with Let's Get Physical which, although ripped from the headlines, approaches its subject matter in a lighthearted and highly entertaining manner. Physical chronicles the real-life experiences of Sadie Smith (Jenna Dewan), who breezes into a small town to open her Dazzle & Spin, Fitness & Massage Center. Initially embraced by the town she raises a few eyebrows with the fact her clientele can take "poleates" dance aerobics classes (yes, they involve a stripper pole) in addition to enjoying massages. While her nose might be to the grindpole in public, behind closed doors the extra massage service goes one step beyond -- and mostly accommodates the town's high-profile businessmen. While her wellness advice actually helps customers, as her clientele increases, so does her public profile, which eventually leads to her downfall.
Lifetime's "Let's Get Physical" Explores a Serious Moral Issue with Levity
