Starring: Christina Aguilera, Cher, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet
Rating: PG-13
Score: 3/4
Original it may not be but the flashy dance numbers make up for it. I thoroughly enjoyed the sassy sashays and hair flips accompanied by vaudeville music and strobe lighting.
Ali is a small town girl looking to make it big in L.A. She stumbles across the club Burlesque (after walking around L.A. all day in ridiculously high heels looking for a job). After watching the mesmerizing show she begs for a job but doesn't get a part on stage...rather she becomes Burlesque's newest waitress.
But with the help of the friendly and cute bartender Jack and the determination that seems to characterize her, Ali perseveres in her dream while dealing with the jealous lead dancer Nikki and slippery businessman Marcus, who happens to be Nikki's former paramour.
Meanwhile, we find out that the club owner Tess, played by the incomparable Cher, is facing her own woes because her club is failing financially. Marcus wants to buy her out and develop a condo where the club stands but Tess doesn't want to give up her dream.
Will Ali achieve fame as a dancer? Will Tess be able to keep her club? Will Nikki get her act together? Will Jack and Ali find love?
Duh.
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