Burlesque tells the story of Ali (Christina Aguilera) a small-town girl with big dreams and an even bigger voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA.
After a seven year break Cher is back on the big screen and what a fun way to make a comeback. Christina Aguilera co stars in this, her first feature film and her legion of fans won’t be disappointed. This is just two hours of fun and escapism.
Fresh off a bus from Iowa, Ali stumbles upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theatre that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from Tess (Cher), the club’s proprietor and headliner. Tess, a retired dancer is struggling to keep the aging theatre alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges.
Burlesque’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young Ali, who vows to perform there one day. Soon enough, she builds a friendship with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough), finds an enemy in a troubled, jealous performer (Kristen Bell), and garners the affection of Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender and fellow musician.
She manages to fulfil her dreams of being on stage herself with the help of a sharp-witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Her spectacular voice restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dane) arrives with an enticing proposal ...
Ali as a character is both sexy and innocent. She was also incredibly determined to be successful and was not going to let anyone hold her back. This was the ideal debut for Aguilera, who did a great job bringing Ali to life.
Burlesque is a feel good musical which offers some mindless entertainment, spectacular dancing, amazing costumes and songs that have so much energy and soul that will make you want to sing and dance. It’s a little bit sexy and just fun to watch.
With a bit of romance thrown in for good measure Burlesque definitely has a chick flick feel to it and Aguilera’s singing performances are exactly what you would expect, Mind blowing. Her fans will only add to the great number of musical fans out there who will be queuing up to see this film.
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| Christina Aguilera in Burlesque |
Burlesque is the latest musical movie extravaganza, directed by Steve Antin, first time writer-director and former music video director for The Pussycat Dolls. It is a glitzy tribute to two of the greatest divas ever starring Christina Aguilera and Cher.
Burlesque tells the story of Ali (Christina Aguilera) a small-town girl with big dreams and an even bigger voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA.
After a seven year break Cher is back on the big screen and what a fun way to make a comeback. Christina Aguilera co stars in this, her first feature film and her legion of fans won’t be disappointed. This is just two hours of fun and escapism.
Fresh off a bus from Iowa, Ali stumbles upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theatre that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from Tess (Cher), the club’s proprietor and headliner. Tess, a retired dancer is struggling to keep the aging theatre alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges.
Burlesque’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young Ali, who vows to perform there one day. Soon enough, she builds a friendship with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough), finds an enemy in a troubled, jealous performer (Kristen Bell), and garners the affection of Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender and fellow musician.
She manages to fulfil her dreams of being on stage herself with the help of a sharp-witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Her spectacular voice restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dane) arrives with an enticing proposal ...
Ali as a character is both sexy and innocent. She was also incredibly determined to be successful and was not going to let anyone hold her back. This was the ideal debut for Aguilera, who did a great job bringing Ali to life.
Burlesque is a feel good musical which offers some mindless entertainment, spectacular dancing, amazing costumes and songs that have so much energy and soul that will make you want to sing and dance. It’s a little bit sexy and just fun to watch.
With a bit of romance thrown in for good measure Burlesque definitely has a chick flick feel to it and Aguilera’s singing performances are exactly what you would expect, Mind blowing. Her fans will only add to the great number of musical fans out there who will be queuing up to see this film.
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