The Vidiot Reviews...

Rating: 5/10 (3 March 2011)

Burlesque
The difference between strippers and burlesque performers is that the latter have long tufts of thread growing out of their nipples.
What's more, as this musical points out, burlesque performers also dance and sing – some better than others.
Arriving in L.A. with dreams of making it as a singer, Ali (Christina Aguilera) is drawn towards the mystique of a local burlesque club.
Determined to join the risqué revue, Ali begins to work at the club, despite the owner Tess' (Cher) objection.
But when it becomes apparent Ali can sing better than the current lip-synching head dancer (Kristen Bell), Tess gives her the lead in hopes of raising enough capital to save the club from being torn down.
While the story and acting is almost there, the musical performances by Cher and Aguilera keep Burlesque from becoming campy.
Unfortunately, like burlesque itself, this movie will only interest gay men and overweight women. (Yellow Light)