This 'Burlesque' Cleans Up its Act ***

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2011)

I don't know what the negative reviews are all about. We have a nice movie here with Christina Aguliera belting out her songs quite well at a Hollywood burlesque place where she is working.
The only negative thing I could say about the movie is the real lackluster performance by Cher. True, she has her moments, especially when she belts out the title song. Otherwise, I found her lacking in emotion with her continuous deadpan expression, or lack of expression.
The dance numbers are well staged and there is a gem of a performance by Stanley Tucci, the gay director of Tess. (Cher)
The movie goes nicely as the song and dance routines basically tell us the story. There is no hard violence here, a welcomed sight.