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About this movie

Genres:
Drama, Romance
Language:
English
Running time:
1:58:58
Partner rating:
PG-13
Released:
Quality:
480 (DVD equivalent)

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Cam Gigandet Jack
  2. Peter Gallagher Vince
  3. Alan Cumming Alexis
  4. Eric Dane Marcus
  5. Kristen Bell Nikki
  6. Christina Aguilera Ali
  7. Julianne Hough Georgia
  8. Stanley Tucci Sean
  9. Cher Tess
  10. Dianna Agron Natalie
  11. Glynn Turman Harold Saint
  12. David Walton Mark the DJ
  13. Terrence Jenkins Dave
  14. Chelsea Traille Coco
  15. Tanee McCall Scarlett
  16. Tyne Stecklein Jesse
  17. Paula Van Oppen Anna
  18. Isabella Hofmann Loretta
  19. James Brolin Mr. Anderson
  20. Stephen Lee Dwight

Directors

  1. Steve Antin

Producers

  1. Donald De Line

Writers

  1. Steve Antin

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Burlesque

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Trailer for Burlesque

Christina Aguilera makes her dramatic feature debut as Ali, a small-town singer who takes her shot at stardom performing at a neo-burlesque nightclub in Los Angeles. Situated in a regal old theater that's still dazzling despite having fallen into disrepair, The Burlesque Lounge is the kind of club where legends are born. When club owner Tess (Cher) hires charismatic Ali as a cocktail waitress, the ambitious big-city newcomer goes to great leng... Christina Aguilera makes her dramatic feature debut as Ali, a small-town singer who takes her shot at stardom performing at a neo-burlesque nightclub in Los Angeles. Situated in a regal old theater that's still dazzling despite having fallen into disrepair, The Burlesque Lounge is the kind of club where legends are born. When club owner Tess (Cher) hires charismatic Ali as a cocktail waitress, the ambitious big-city newcomer goes to great lengths to make a good impression. Taken under the wing of a friendly featured dancer (Julianne Hough), Ali quickly realizes that not everyone is quite as nice when she forms a friendship with bartender/aspiring musician Jack (Cam Gigandet) and incurs the wrath of the club's cattiest showgirl (Kristen Bell). After making her leap to the stage with a little help from a sympathetic stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and the club's playfully androgynous host (Alan Cumming), Ali becomes the star attraction at The Burlesque Lounge, and the crowds start packing in. Later, a wealthy businessman (Eric Dane) makes a bid for the club while trying to charm the talented young performer straight into his arms.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'rotten' by Rotten Tomatoes

37%Tomatometer score: 37% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Negative review
    Julie Rigg, MovieTime, ABC Radio National Burlesque may be aiming for Cabaret-style glamour, but mostly it plays like stale cheese. Full review External link
  2. Negative review
    Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald The tone is earnest, verging on sentimental. Or maybe it's just the effect of Antin's leaden dialogue, for it inspires some execrable acting. As a movie star, Aguilera is yet to shine. Full review External link
  3. Negative review
    Leigh Paatsch, Herald Sun (Australia) So bad it's good or just plain bad? Terribly entertaining with emphasis on the terribly, or just, you know, terrible? Full review External link
  4. Negative review
    Fiona Williams, sbs.com.au Burlesque is unlikely to convert any new followers to either its stars or its subject matter. Full review External link
  5. Negative review
    Jake Wilson, The Age (Australia) The images are murky and off-putting, the wisecracks fall flat, and the musical numbers aren't stylish or excessive enough to be memorable. Full review External link
  6. Positive review
    Jim Schembri, The Age (Australia) Yes, Burlesque is bad, but it's the good kind of bad, with plenty of unintentional laughs and a powerfully dreadful lead performance by Cher. Full review External link
  7. Positive review
    Annette Basile, FILMINK (Australia) While campy and clichd, this is a surprisingly enjoyable piece of escapism with Christina Aguilera delivering an impressive turn in the lead role. Full review External link
  8. Positive review
    Catherine Bray, Film4 Yes, it bears absolutely no resemblance to the historical art of burlesque, but that's like complaining Jurassic Park didn't have enough palaeontology in it. Full review External link
  9. Positive review
    Andrea Gronvall, Chicago Reader Even the dances feel cozily dated, as choreographers Denise Faye and Joey Pizzi borrow liberally from Bob Fosse. Full review External link

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    Burlesque #8 Movie CLIP - Express (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 Ali (Christina Aguilera) performs the number "Express" at Bu...

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    Burlesque #7 Movie CLIP - Second Best View in L.A. (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 At a party in the Hollywood Hills, Marcus (Eric Dane) throws...

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    Burlesque #9 Movie CLIP - He Bats for the Other Team (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 Tess (Cher) talks about her favorite love affair with Sean (...

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    Burlesque #3 Movie CLIP - From Here To Up There (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 Ali (Christina Aguilera) asks the bartender who she needs to...

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    Burlesque #2 Movie CLIP - Welcome to Burlesque (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 Ali (Christina Aguilera) walks into the Burlesque club as Te...

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    Burlesque #6 Movie CLIP - Let Me Show You (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 Tess (Cher) gives Ali (Christina Aguilera) a lesson on apply...

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    Burlesque #4 Movie CLIP - Please Have the Flu (2010) HD

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    Burlesque #1 Movie CLIP - Something's Got a Hold on Me (2010) HD

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    Burlesque #5 Movie CLIP - Show Me (2010) HD

    Burlesque Movie Clip - watch all clips http://j.mp/wTwfmi click to subscribe http://j.mp/sNDUs5 Ali (Christina Aguilera) auditions to become a dancer in fro...

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    Burlesque Official Trailer #1 - (2010) HD

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    Burlesque Official Trailer #2 - (2010) HD

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    Official BURLESQUE Trailer - In Theaters 11/24

    Official Site: http://Burlesque-Movie.com/ Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/Burlesque Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BurlesqueMovie

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    Christina Aguilera - I'm a Good Girl (Burlesque)

    Music video by Christina Aguilera performing I'm a Good Girl (Burlesque).

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    Fan Reviews - Burlesque

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    THE BURLESQUE REMIX

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    Being Burlesque with Rachel Zoe - Day Look

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    Christina Aguilera and Cam Gigandet talk Burlesque

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