Review of Burlesque (2010) by Aaron M — 30 Jan 2015
While I used to be a big fan of Burlesque, I know realize how much of a stupid and cliche film it is. Small town girl with big dreams who wants to [fill in the blank]? Check. She's talented? Check.
It all sounds too familiar. But what makes the film really bad is that there's no conflict for Ali (Christina) to overcome. She immediately comes in and has all the talent already. And she doesn't have an identity crisis about working in a dump and stripper version of broadway vs the dreams she had before.
No, that would be good. Here we get her ass being kissed for the entire run-time. With that being said, the films strong aspects is Christina and Cher, they're just perfect together, and the music is really great, especially You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me.
Also, the whole worry of them closing the business was handled in one scene. This could have happened days ago, it literally took two seconds to do and they wait last minute? Burlesque could have been fun and exciting, but its too reminiscent of Moulin Rouge's glamour and its plot is practically nowhere.
This review of Burlesque (2010) was written by Aaron M on 30 Jan 2015.
Burlesque has generally received positive reviews.
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