Review of Showgirls (1995) by Eric A — 19 Sep 2011

How to review this film? It fails on every level. The acting and script are terrible and yet it is still a mesmerizing watch not unlike when a train crashes...

This review of Showgirls (1995) was written by Eric A on 19 Sep 2011.

Showgirls has generally received negative reviews.

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