Disappointing and Dry

Rating: 5/10 (26 November 2010)

Although most people have found Burlesque to be an eye popping, mesmerizing movie musical, I have to take a firm stand to unfortunately say, not so much.
When I first saw the preview for this movie I was ecstatic. The preview brought us a colorful, high energy, refreshing movie musical with two of the most powerful singers to ever walk the earth. With Cher as the ringleader, I had high hopes that this movie would be better then the other movies where singers try to cross over into acting.
I was wrong.
Not only was Aguilera's acting under par, she actually made Spears acting debut in "Crossroads" look Emmy winning. The only good thing about the soul diva was in fact, her voice. Now don't get me wrong, I wasn't expecting a Julia Roberts "Eat Pray Love performance, but I also wasn't expecting her to leave me bored and wondering how much longer until its over. Her dance numbers were fascinating and incredibly perfect, her singing was nothing less then compelling, but everything else just was not there.
I'd tell her to stick with singing, but after her last cd, "Bionic", leaving me almost as disappointed as her acting in this movie, maybe she should just take a break.
Cher on the other hand was exactly what I had hoped for. A strong, powerful, over the top stunning beauty. But lets face it, its Cher, what else would we expect from her? Alas the stars of the movie were not the song belting sisters, but the men who stand by them.
Cam Gigandet, who plays Aguilera's love interest, was not only refreshing, but also romantic, funny, and overall sexy. He dominated every scene he was in, and kept me asking for more of his smile, and his cookies. Another male superstar was Stanley Tucci. His one-liners not only got me to laugh, but also kept me asking for more. I can say without doubt his acting has never disappointed me, and this movie was no exception.
Overall, this film is entertaining, but lacking one very important thing. A good storyline. The dance numbers, the set, the singing, the costumes, and most of the acting almost make up for lack of plot, but, well, they just don't. This movie left me bored and wanting so much more.
And to the people who are comparing this movie to Moulin Rouge and Chicago, or any other musical movie, lets be honest, this movie doesn't even come close.