Don't Show Me How To Burlesque

Have you ever seen Coyote Ugly? Or Moulin Rouge? Chicago? Well, then you’ve pretty much seen Burlesque. Struggling country gal moves to a big city to prove to herself and the world that she can sing & dance her way to fame and happiness.

Honestly, this wasn’t even my top choice for my first $5 Tuesday in months, but I was desperate to see something. Besides, nothing tops Xtina in her dirrty days and the movie promised to be visually appealing at the very least.

Let’s just say that this would make a great Broadway play…as long as the cast was given a major makeover. Okay, the pros: Cher, Stanley Tucci, and the man candy found via Eric Dane and Cam Gigandet. Cons: Christina Aguilera’s acting skills and lack of wearing a bra throughout the entire movie. I guess they couldn’t get around re-casting the lead role because she provides the vocals on the whole movie and she absolutely kills it. But really, you’re surprised to see how you look with makeup on for the first time and you’re 25? Really? Once they realized that the movie needed as little dialogue as possible, I was able to enjoy the musical numbers. The actual club in the movie, Burlesque, looks awesome. Everyone always seemed to be having fun. Seriously, I want to go there when I go to LA…does it exist?

I noticed that the audience for the movie was abnormally full of old people and some very flamboyant men. Then I remembered that Cher was in the movie. She was classic “Snap out of it!” Cher and played a great role. It’s safe to say her love ballad was enjoyed by the entire audience. Stanley Tucci played her gay best friend/costume designer and had some very entertaining one-liners.

Spend or Save? Save your money from the movie ticket and put it towards the soundtrack!