My 362nd Review: Perfect for teenage girls....

Rating: 5/10 (4 February 2011)

Burlesque is exactly what we expected: both Aguilera and Cher do well - one thing is for sure - Aguilera gives it some shtick, but the film is nothing new, and you come away feeling like Coyote Ugly just went Burlesque.
Both Allan Cumming and Stanley Tucci are way underused and the substance of the film is non-existent. What we end up with is really pop videos and an American Idol feeling.
But it works.
It's actually fun to watch and there are way worse ways to spend time with friends. Watching it alone just doesn't suit this at all - it screams for an audience.
All in all, it's made for teenage girls who are having a film party, but lacks that Chicago kick that would take it to a sophisticated audience.