Sia: Cheap Thrills (2016 Music Video) User Reviews

Inspired Maddie-Ness! :-D

[AdmrlLocke · 10/10 · 18 December 2020]

I love the song and the video. I first heard a satire of the Jean Paul 1960s American Bandstand satire (yes, a satire of a satire) by Key of Awesome. I found the music catchy and ended up watching the version with Maddie first, then the Jean Paul version. I love them both.

While I'm very musically oriented, having played violin and sung tenor, and have no background in dance, I think it's the inspired madness of Maddie's dance performance that really cemented Cheap Thrills as a go-to video for when I want to take a break from grading. I often find myself wondering how much, especially of the facial expressions, she choreographed herself, and whether she would do the same dance and facial expressions today at age 18 that she did so expertly at age 14.

Not Sia's best, but still pretty good

[Horst_In_Translation · 6/10 · 21 September 2016]

"Cheap Thrills" is a song and music video written and directed by Sia herself, the artist you hear in this music video too. At 3.5 minutes, it is relatively short, but that's not a problem at all. The dance sequences are pretty aesthetic and the use of the color purple combined with black and white was working throughout the entire music video. The song felt a bit generic compared to other stuff from her, but there are parts here and there when she really shines with her voice. I cannot deny that I like Sia. But why would I? Many do. And this short film here is another nice addition to her body of work. It may not be a contender for her best work, but it's still superior to most other pop songs these days. I recommend the watch and listen. Oh yeah, Maddie Ziegler is of course on board again too.

Awful

[bjp249249 · 1/10 · 30 June 2020]

Another horrible song with another horrible dance. Maddie Ziegler has the depth and talent of an puddle

Pathetic

[BlackJack_88 · 1/10 · 27 August 2020]

The dance and the expressions were psychotic and crazy for such an amazing song. Maddie Ziegler is overrated. No words to explain the annoyance I felt on seeing her perform for this song. Loved the vintage style visuals of Sean Paul version though.