Burlesque

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Burlesque

PG-13

Released Nov 24, 2010

1h 56m

Drama

Musical

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Ali (Christina Aguilera), a small-town gal with a great voice, leaves a troubled life behind and follows her dreams to Los Angeles. She lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue led by Tess (Cher), the proprietor. Ali vows to perform there and, with the help of a savvy stage manager and a gender-bending host, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.

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Critics Consensus

Campy and clichéd, Burlesque wastes its talented cast (including a better-than-expected Christina Aguilera) on a movie that wavers uncertainly between "bad" and "so bad it's good."

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Awful.

Mar 30, 2019

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

It's impossible to know if [Christina Aguilera's] actually acting, since the music-video cutting rhythms don't give her time to sustain so much as a compound sentence, not that the script provides any.

Mar 28, 2019

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

As Burlesque ground along its obvious and well-worn path, my inner voice indeed shouted, "Take it off," though my request was directed toward the projection booth rather than the dancers onstage.

Rated: 1.5/5

Mar 28, 2019

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Alison Foreman

Mashable

The glory of what Burlesque does well outshines any mistake.

Nov 30, 2021

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James McMahon

NME (New Musical Express)

...most people unfortunate to be involved in them come away with deep rooted and painful psychological scars. I'll conclude by saying I can't see that being any different for anyone who spends any time with Burlesque.

Rated: 0.5/5

May 25, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

It has no story arc, no dramatic tension, just a lot of bump-and-grind. That'll be enough for people with a taste for camp but like the art form it is named after the movie is all tease and no follow through.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Jeff S

Honestly, the acting is pretty bad in this movie but somehow it makes it even better. Cher, Xtina, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci all in one movie, what more do we need? It's become a bit of a cult classic. Also, the storyline is pretty identical to Coyote Ugly and I'm not mad about it ✌🏻

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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SkyRo P

I found "Burlesque" to be just okay—not a film that I would consider exceptional or one that I’d want to revisit anytime soon. In fact, I’ve only watched it once since its release, featuring Cher and Christina Aguilera in the lead roles. The film follows the story of a young woman who gets involved with a group of burlesque dancers, with Cher playing the role of the club owner. While the singing was impressive, I felt that the film's narrative was somewhat disjointed. It struggled to maintain focus, and the writing seemed all over the place, failing to guide viewers on a cohesive journey. Instead, it relied heavily on musical performances, which left the overall plot feeling a bit flat. Both Christina and Cher delivered commendable performances given the material they had to work with. They brought their star power to the screen, trying to elevate what could have been a standout film featuring two megastars. However, despite their efforts, "Burlesque" didn’t quite capture the excitement or depth I was hoping for, making it a movie that didn’t spark my interest for repeat viewings. It felt more like a film that existed simply to showcase its stars rather than to tell a compelling story.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Lori W

The singing does it for me! Christina's voics is amazing! Plus the eye candy for girls is a bonus, some good looking men!! Worth watching!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Erica S

I honestly could watch it over and over again! The music and dancing just makes it everything - that the cast is AMAZING! CHER, Christina, Tucci, Bell (rocked it, love to see her in this light), Julianne Hough - and many others! To each their own, but I LOVE it! ❤

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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David H

Lots of beautiful sexy women

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/13/24

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Michael P

Cliche but entertaining and the music is wonderful in this movie. I just wish it was less about a love affair and more about the new girl on the block proving she belongs.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Steve Antin

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Cher

Tess

Christina Aguilera

Ali

Eric Dane

Marcus

Cam Gigandet

Jack

Stanley Tucci

Sean

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Synopsis

Ali (Christina Aguilera), a small-town gal with a great voice, leaves a troubled life behind and follows her dreams to Los Angeles. She lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue led by Tess (Cher), the proprietor. Ali vows to perform there and, with the help of a savvy stage manager and a gender-bending host, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.

Director: Steve Antin
Producer: Donald De Line
Screenwriter: Steve Antin
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: De Line Pictures, Screen Gems
Rating: PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Language|Sev. Suggestive Dance Routines|Sexual Content|Some Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama, Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 24, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.4M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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