Life is a Burlesque... new chum.

Rating: 6/10 (25 November 2010)

If you like old fashioned musicals this is for you. Small town girl comes to Hollywood. In the tradition of "Cabaret" the music is performed in the venue rather then the characters bursting into song like dialogue. Unlike "Cabaret" the bad guys aren't Nazis, but unseen evil banks and real estate developers.
The story is thin, fluff, and predictable. The only thing stiffer then the dialogue is Cher's face. The musical numbers are high octane entertainment.
Christina Aguilera will be recognized by the Golden Globes for her performance and a song she wrote seems poised for an Academy Award. Stanly Tucci always looks like he is having fun.
It's not "Chicago". It doesn't measure up to the classic Hollywood musicals but it's a good try. See it.