`Honey'.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Byline: Connie Ogle

Mama, don't let your babies grow up to be hoochies. This appears to be one of the main messages of "Honey," an extremely silly "Flashdance" remake about a young dancer and her quest to become a scantily clad, writhing hip-hop video star.

The other messages are of a typical feel-good nature. Remember that friends are more important than wealth; don't sell out your principles; support your community. Oh, and keep in mind that busting a few good moves can ward off any number of dangerous social ills.

No harm in any of this earnest blather, really, but the casting of Jessica Alba and her lips as the sweet but streetwise Honey, who …