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Written December 4, 2010
Musicals are back, baby!

by wiseolemoviegoer13

I think some of the reviews of this amazing movie are way off the mark! Okay, so it is a bit cliché. What do you want it is a musical! The first number with Cher (what the hell did she do to her upper lip!) is simply jaw-dropping. It is a worthy tribute to Cabaret. Christina Aguilera should be declared a national treasure! The choreography was sensational and very sexy! Stanley Tucci is reprising his role from The Devil Wears Prada, but so what he's so much fun to watch. His chemistry with Cher is picture-perfect. I felt sorry for Alan Cummings who was terribly underused. The young guy Giganwhatever was no match for Eric Dane! What is wrong with that kids eyes??? Now they can do a remake of Cabaret with Christina and Justin Timberlake as the MC. The Michael York role should go to the Gigandet fellow; he played his role well. He has that James Dean pained expression. Anyway, this is an instant classic! Hairspray, Chicago and now Burlesque! Long live the Hollywood musical!
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Must Go!
Written November 26, 2010
Must see!

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A long time fan of Christina, she bright her all to the big screen! Great entertainment from start to finish and an all-star cast. Cher rocks her two solos as well and looks stunning!
- 13 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written December 13, 2010
- notCaberet notChicago notFlashdance notSexy ForgetableSongs
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Must Go!
Written November 29, 2010
Stop Reading Critics...Make Your Own Decisions

by lju1952

Critics ticked me off with their horrible reviews of "Love and Other Drugs", and once again with "Burlesque". So, peeps, stop reading the critics trash and see movies you WANT to see and not see movies by what you are told. Cher is magical. Christina surprised the heck out of me. Yeah, the script is flimsy and juvenile. But the editing is flawless. Choreography is HOT. Costumes are fun and Oscar-worthy. Music is toe-tapping great. Oh, and Cher, I love you! Had to get that in there! If you want to be uplifted and walk away humming a tune or two from the show, then get thee to "Burlesque". You must see this on the big screen and in stereo cause it is freaking great. I'm going again!
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Written November 28, 2010
Slow Moving Beach Scene

by Redsnapper31415

The outfits of the gals were appropriate for a state park beach. This wasn't burlesque. For a 120 minute movie, it had little story. Nobody was killed, which would have been an improvement. The whole idea of a burlesque house with a live band, all day rehearsals, stage hands, back stage prop people, dressmakers, etc and the show room the size of a regular sized bar. C'mon, it couldn't turn a profit with that overhead, if it had been in a Las Vegas showroom. Give us a believable movie, okay?
- 14 out of 25 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written December 11, 2010
- An Evening Definitely Well Spent!!
by Lovetotravel
- 16 out of 29 found this review helpful.
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So-so
Written December 4, 2010
Glorified MTV ......Magnificent voices...sweet dancing...BUT...

by lovestalentmoviefan

.... one dimensional acting,even the wonderful Mr.Tucci was cookie cutter gay and loyal best friend. Unoriginal story with the barest thinking put into creation and delivery. This movie is jam packed with singing and choreography that is out of this world,but not a movie!! Kind of a scary,sad step backwards for contemporary women,as well.Total dependence on the sex pot,albeit disguised as classy sexpot,dancing. Yes,Cher is a 'presence',and still belts out a song that moves you,but she can't act. Just has that expression and unique voice. I am a fan of her singing,but never thought she did well in movies. Just played herself. Glad someone else paid for this one and wont see again.
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Written November 27, 2010
A unique and glamorous film perfect for fans of Cher and Christina

by sparrow10079

I've aways been a big XTina fan, and she did not disappoint in this movie. Her vocals were absolutely incredible. She is and always will be a very strong singer and this entertaining and glamorous, fashionable, musical movie is perfect to showcase her talent. Cher shines alongside her as the manager of a club called Burlesque, and her numbers and were amazing. I loved her solo performance. The movie needed more singing from Cher!

I think one of the movie's particularly low points was a few of the musical montages about XTina's new romance with co-star Cam Gigandet. This should obviously not be a spoiler, as it is obvious that XTina will have Cam, the hot bartender with guyliner (too much? It's questionable) as her love interest. There was one scene in the movie that switched back and forth between the romance and XTina singing, and I found it corny. But oh well. The rest was great. Stanley Tucci as the sweet gay sidekick to Cher was a nice touch. He played a good part. Overall, 4/5.
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Must Go!
Written December 12, 2010
.Burlesque

by margekring

I have been waiting since "CHICAGO" to see a movie that simply exploded across the screen like "BURLESQUE. The music, costumes and singing were absolutely breath taking. Too bad there are not more movies like this. GO SEE IT! Marge
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Must Go!
Written November 25, 2010
BETTER THAN EXPECTED!!

by MARIEL80

I went to the teather with the idea of watching the always pleasant CHER and then the great singer CRISTINA AGUILERA.
SURPRISE!!!! Cristina knows acting!!!!! so good that you forgot that cher was supoused to be the Superstar. All the caracters were well placed and acting was good all across the line. The movie was made with great taste and even the GAY scenes on it were done with such a good sense of humor that it didn't become "the issue" of the story. Music awesome!!!!
It was unusual the way the movie begins, I am not telling but, it took everyone very surprised, we all were expecting the big fanfarre and music and this time was different.
The audience was a very eclectic one (surprise!!!) I expected a big group of cher's fans, the girly ones and I found very interesting that they were very few amoung the crowd.
The film is a 2 hours one, and time flew like a lightening, that means that it was good.
I do recomend it to any kind of people. I know you will apreciate it.
VERY GOOD
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Must Go!
Written December 4, 2010
Burlesque

by e039021

Burlesque is a must go movie for the movie buff who enjoys the risque, Cher and Christina perform at a max. Cher still has it! Her music will live forever. Christina is a sight for sore eyes. The beautiful Christina is the epitome of a sensuous woman perfoming burlesque. The movie offers love, romance, conflict, laughter and above all entertainment. The audience could not keep quiet as they hissed the villain, cracked comments at the right moments that brought the house down with laughter, and applauded solo performances by Cher and Christina. It was the kind of movie that makes the rest of your day filled with laughter as you roll different scenes in your mind and with your friends who saw the movie with you. I want to see it again Sam.
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Must Go!
Written November 30, 2010
What are you waiting for?

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It is a must see. If you love Cher. You leave just in awe. The only thing. I wish she would have sung a little more herself. The overall movie is fantastic. I would see it again at the movies, and defiantly buying it when it is out on DVD. It really is worth going to!
- 10 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written November 29, 2010
Burlllesque Was Delightful

by 2zackman

We saw this movie twice and enjoyed even more the 2nd time!! Christina was amazing and just love this film. It was oure enjoyment. Thae dancing & singing was excellent and made for 2 enjoyable afternoons! If you loike musicals this is a must and Christina will blow you away. Cher was excellent too, but I was never a fan of Christina's and never realized how beautiful she is as well as talanted. I am sure we will she her in many more films to come.
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Written December 9, 2010
MUST SEE MOVIE!

by movie romance

Love it. Singing was great. Dancing was great. Very entertaining.
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So-so
Written December 1, 2010
It was fun..

by MoviewatcherE

I wish there was more to story line. I feel like it was dragging a little at times, but seeing Cher on screen again was great.
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