Four Reasons Why You Won't Go See "Burlesque" in Theaters
...Because you already know that Christina Aguilera has vocal chops.
The movie trailer purports the idea that Ali Rose's (Aguilera) true talent is hidden until she gets the miraculous opportunity to shine. The only problem is that this formula usually works for actresses who have little or no singing talent. In short, the Small Town Girl Goes Hollywood theme is more worn out than the Smush Room at the Jersey Shore.
...Because you've seen Silkwood, Mask, and Moonstruck.
If you've seen Cher in any one of these award-nominated films, you might be a little leery about watching her "mentor" someone who already knows how to work a stage in real life. It's not that Burlesque is such a bad movie. However, some might feel that Cher's cinematic skills are a bit refined for this particular role. Then again, would you see this film without Cher's name attached?
...Because "burlesque" isn't really new for Christina Aguilera.
Where have I seen these dance routines before? This is the question that you will probably ask yourself as you sit through the numbers featured in Burlesque. The answer? The music video for the remake of LaBelle's "Lady Marmalade" released in 2001. The feathers, corsets, slinky and seductive dance routines were all part of the theme for that famous video featuring Aguilera along with Missy Elliott, Pink, Mya, and Lil' Kim.
...Because you've already seen Nine and Moulin Rouge.
You just might argue that movies like Nine and Moulin Rouge offer a more thorough presentation of the burlesque style of entertainment. Sure, Burlesque has its own star-studded cast. But when compared to a cast featuring the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, and Nicole Kidman (who graced both "Cabaret-style" films)-you might just want to take a pass on Aguilera's theatrical debut. In all probability, Burlesque is probably the film that Showgirls should have been.
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Published by Ayanna Guyhto - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment
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2 Comments
Post a CommentNext to the awful reviews I've thus far heard about this film, these 4 reasons are enough to seal the deal for me. There's just too much good "bad" movies to take in, like "Birdemic" and of course all those wonderful films you listed in your collection of Must see "Inappropriate Movies".
You're right- I likely won't see Burlesque in theatres, but I will watch it once it hits Rdbox. It does sound like a longer version of "lady Marmalade"