Burlesque

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  • Opened November 24, 2010 
  • 1 hr 59 min
  • PG-13 | Sexual content including several suggestive dance routines, partial nudity, language and some thematic material
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 15+. More on child suitability

  • 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. 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. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Julianne Hough
  • Director: Steve Antin
  • Genres: Drama

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by kaylahboo

Awesome dancing and vocals...almost made me wanna become a burlesque dancer lmao ;)...

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by Auntie_Carla_Jo

I started off liking it. Christine Aquilera and Cher are absolutely stellar. One problem was it eventually turned into another chick flick with characters having the same-o relationship problems. I...

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Mick LaSalle

It's big, perfectly cast and entertaining in every way, but more than that it feels like a generous public event. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Kirk Honeycutt

Women will love this, and men won't mind the eye candy either, so it looks like this Screen Gems release can't help becoming a hit. Read full review

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NPR
| Scott Tobias

It's silly and often laughable, but it's a sweet fantasy, too, produced in loving homage to the frothiest traditions of stage and screen. Read full review

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Boston Globe
| Wesley Morris

It's entertaining enough, like watching a celebrity workout film with a plot. But never once is it believable. Read full review

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Christina Aguilera as Ali in "Burlesque."