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Christina Aguilera's
My Reflection is a mirror that shows where the teen-pop diva's going (toward grown-up diva-dom as an R&B star) and where she's been (showcasing her navel on a dance-infused tour). Aguilera's first concert video, a repackaging of a slick special that aired on ABC-TV in 2000, shows what this "girl" really wants is to move beyond the bouncy R&B-flavored pop she's known for. Her cheeky hits ("Genie in a Bottle," "Come On Over, Baby," "What a Girl Wants") are followed by songs from
Mi Reflejo, her Spanish-language album, and
My Kind of Christmas, her holiday release. She has sweet duets with R&B legend Dr. John on "Merry Christmas, Baby" and balladeer Brian McKnight on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and shares the stage with rapper Lil' Bow Wow (weird, but it works) on "So Emotional" and "Christmas Time." (Quick behind-the-scenes interviews from MTV's
Diary punctuate the concert.) Despite her inability to resist over-the-top vocal histrionics, Aguilera's range is impressive, whether she's performing a spirited rendition of Free's 1970 hit "All Right Now" or belting out Etta James's 1961 classic "At Last," after giving the blues singer a heartfelt tribute.
--Valerie J. Nelson
Video Details
Captured live in concert, Grammy Award-winner Christina Aguilera shows why she has become a multi-platinum phenomenon in the music world. She has the moves, the grooves and the voice that sell out show after show around the world. Lighting the stage on fire, Christina performs her number one hits from her self-titled debut and tunes from her first Spanish language album,
Mi Reflejo. Special guests Brian McKnight, Lil' Bow Wow and Dr. John. Songs: Reflection, Genie in a Bottle, Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You), What a Girl Wants, So Emotional, I Turn to You, At Last, Contigo En La Distancia, Climb Every Mountain, Falsas Esperanzas, Alright Now, Merry Christmas Baby, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Christmas Time. 65 minutes.
