Review of Burlesque (2009) by Lisa Schwarzbaum for Entertainment Weekly — 24 Nov 2010
Earnestly ersatz down to every spangle, dance move, plot turn, and line of hokum dialogue, Burlesque is a showbiz pic for these American Idol times - a time when we agree to pretend that mediocre mimicry of better artists is good enough to keep us entertained.
We agree to pretend that quality is in the eye and ear of the undemanding beholder.
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This review of Burlesque (2009) was written by Lisa Schwarzbaum and published by Entertainment Weekly on 24 Nov 2010.
Burlesque has generally received positive reviews.
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