RELEASE: 2010; GENERE: Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts; RUN-TIME: 1 hr, 40 mins; RATED: PG-13 for sexual content including several suggestive dance routines, partial nudity, language and some thematic material; STARRING: Cher and Christina Aguilera; DIRECTED BY: Steve Antin;
REVIEW: We attended this movie with a couple of our neighbors and even though I felt the script and story line were weak in places, and that too much emphasis and attention appeared to be placed upon Christina Aquilera's singing, we all agreed that we came out of this movie entertained. The muscial numbers, staging and singing were very well done. I even made the comment that I thought it could be adapted into a successful Las Vegas stage show. Though each of us has a somewhat different feel for the movie, it appeared that our combined ratings came out a little higher than the below average critic ratings it had been receiving. We give it [3.75 Stars]
SYNOPSIS: Ali, played by Christina Aguilera, is a small-town girl with a big voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA. After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theater that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from the club's proprietor and headliner, Tess, played by Cher. Enraptured by the clubs outrageous costumes and bold choreography, Ali vows to perform there one day. Shortly after being hired as a dancer, and with the help of a jealous performer (Kristen Bell) she gets recognized for her singing voice and eventually becomes the clubs star performer. After her apartment get broken into and ransacked, she hooks up with Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender and fellow musician. With the help of a sharp-witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Even though her spectacular voice and performances restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, it is not enough to save it from financial ruin. However, in the end she is able to help Tess out by coming up with a plan to save the club and everyone lives happily ever after.
REVIEW: We attended this movie with a couple of our neighbors and even though I felt the script and story line were weak in places, and that too much emphasis and attention appeared to be placed upon Christina Aquilera's singing, we all agreed that we came out of this movie entertained. The muscial numbers, staging and singing were very well done. I even made the comment that I thought it could be adapted into a successful Las Vegas stage show. Though each of us has a somewhat different feel for the movie, it appeared that our combined ratings came out a little higher than the below average critic ratings it had been receiving. We give it [3.75 Stars] SYNOPSIS: Ali, played by Christina Aguilera, is a small-town girl with a big voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA. After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theater that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from the club's proprietor and headliner, Tess, played by Cher. Enraptured by the clubs outrageous costumes and bold choreography, Ali vows to perform there one day. Shortly after being hired as a dancer, and with the help of a jealous performer (Kristen Bell) she gets recognized for her singing voice and eventually becomes the clubs star performer. After her apartment get broken into and ransacked, she hooks up with Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender and fellow musician. With the help of a sharp-witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Even though her spectacular voice and performances restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, it is not enough to save it from financial ruin. However, in the end she is able to help Tess out by coming up with a plan to save the club and everyone lives happily ever after.
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