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There is, according to Burlesque, a nightclub on the Sunset Strip that looks like a blend of Cabaret and Moulin Rouge and employs a full contingent of dancers and musicians in the service of a neo-retro-burlesque-blues program. Presiding over the craziness within is Tess, a grande dame who also performs occasionally and who could only, under these circumstances, be played by Cher. Entering the scene is a young leather-lunged hopeful from Iowa named Ali, played by Christina Aguilera in her movie-acting debut. The vibe of this glitzy concoction is more Flashdance than Showgirls, despite prerelease predictions that the film would be a campfest of epic proportions. In fact, it's more cornball than trashy. Ali hits most of the clichés of the genre: defying Tess's skepticism by proving her mettle during an impromptu stage number; flirting with the nice-guy bartender (Cam Gigandet, of Twilight) whose home she shares for a while, in a purely platonic way, of course, just until she gets her feet on the ground; and keeping a wary eye on the high roller (Eric Dane, of Grey's Anatomy) who wants to possess her, because, you see, he takes whatever he likes. And did we mention that Tess is facing foreclosure on the club in a month's time? Seriously, you didn't see that coming? Writer-director Steve Antin has no embarrassment about putting any of this across, which may be why it all feels weirdly innocent, if relentlessly silly. Stanley Tucci revives his gay assistant from The Devil Wears Prada, Alan Cumming lurks about in an undefined role that might well have been filmed months after everybody else, and Kristen Bell enjoys a few wicked-witch moments as Ali's main rival. Aguilera, needless to say, belts out her songs as only someone with a very large voice can, and Cher stops the show with an old-fashioned torch song ("You Haven't Seen the Last of Me") that is clearly designed as a roof-raiser. (And, by gum, it works.) This is a ridiculous movie, but it gets points for never claiming to be anything else. --Robert Horton
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Definite Favourite,
This review is from: Burlesque Bilingual (DVD)
This movie is one I can watch over and over again.It has great dancing and terrific songs as well as actors.I may just have to buy a second copy in case someday this one becomes worn out from use. Also bought the Burlesque movie soundtrack from Amazon and am very pleased with all my orders. Amazon has not let me down thus far and I doubt it ever will. I rave about it to anyone that will listen.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing movie!,
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This review is from: Burlesque Bilingual (DVD)
This is a movie I've been wanting to buy since I've seen it for the first time. The choregraphies, the acting and the songs, everyting is just great. You ought to see this movie!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Fun, Musical Piece of Entertainment,
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This review is from: Burlesque Bilingual (DVD)
Being a big fan of musicals, dance and fun costumes, I was really excited to see "Burlesque" when it came out in theatres. I went to see this movie with a few of my best girlfriends, expecting a few hours of fun, light (yet not ground-breaking) entertainment: my expectations were met exactly."Burlesque" is a movie that follows the journey of a young, small town woman (played by Christina Aguilera) who sets off to find something bigger than what she has known. Armed with an amazing singing voice and a bit of determination, she jets out to LA and finds herself in one of LA's (fictional) best kept secrets: a Burlesque club owned by Tess, the talented matriarch of the dancers. Aguilera's character jumps through hoops and meets several challenges in order to join the talented performers in the club. The movie has an amazing roster of actors: Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell (of Veronica Mars), Eric Dane (of Grey's Anatomy), Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Julianne Hough (of Dancing with the Stars), Stanley Tucci, and many more. One weakness I found in the movie was that some of the acting could have been better, but overall, the musical numbers were fabulous, with amazing vocal talent from Aguilera and Cher, and well performed dance numbers by the dance cast. Overall, I would recommend this movie for people who enjoy musicals, and "big production" type movies filled with great costumes, singing and dancing. It would be a great "ladies night" movie to watch with your best girlfriends.
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