"[32] Variety observed that the film "wants to be Cabaret, but lacks the edge and historical context to pull it off. Nearly as good as Chicago in my opinion, way better than the disappointing Nine Not an epic musical but the music is great for 'burlesque' mood Christina is way better than expected. With the Lounge's troupe members becoming increasingly distracted by personal problems and a threat coming from a wealthy businessman's quest to buy the spot from Tess, the good fortune seems to have abandoned the club altogether. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. [14][15] In the United States, the soundtrack was certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of 500,000 copies in October 2011. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. Meanwhile, Ali and Jack become romantically attracted to each other. Burlesque is a 2010 American backstage musical film written and directed by Steven Antin and starring Cher and Christina Aguilera along with Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, Peter Gallagher, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci, Dianna Agron, and Tyne Stecklein. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Ali breaks things off with Marcus after she sees his plans to build a skyscraper on the property the club is on; Marcus protests this, asking why this suddenly makes him "the bad guy", to which Ali replies, "It doesn't, Marcus.

[1], Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Awards 2010, Best Sound Editing: Music in a Musical Feature, Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film, Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, "Behind the scenes of Christina Aguilera's Burlesque movie", "Julianne Hough Grooves On With New Projects", "Peter Gallagher/ Hershey Felder ideal duo for Drury Lane Water Tower stage", "Screen Gems enlists Antin for 'Burlesque, "Movie projector: 'Harry Potter' to rule again as four new movies open, three competing for women", "Christina Aguilera "Soundtrack and Poster Bundle" @ Burlesque Global Store", "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - November 05, 2015", "Rihanna, Christina Aguilera X Factor Performances Branded 'Porn, "Burlesque Movie Review & Film Summary (2010)", "Weekend Report: 'Harry Potter,' 'Tangled' Tower Over Thanksgiving Weekend", "Weekend Report: 'Tangled' Takes Reins from 'Potter, "Dorian Awards 2010: Winners: I AM LOVE, GLEE, EASY A", Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper, If I Could Turn Back Time: Cher's Greatest Hits, Mamma Mia! (2008), Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past. Once in L.A., she tries and fails at every audition she does until one night, she finds herself unknowingly in a burlesque club when she hears the music on the street. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA. [34], Burlesque was released on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, the day before Thanksgiving in the United States; on its opening day, it came in third to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Tangled. She feels that Tess has rejected their long-term friendship for Ali. It was released on November 24, 2010, in North America. Was this review helpful to you? Aguilera also gave an interview to show host Chelsea Handler to discuss the film and other subjects. The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. By the Christmas weekend, it was number 15 at the box office. [2], Aguilera performed "Bound to You" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and gave an interview and performance on Conan. A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown. A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. This was then followed by the track "But I Am a Good Girl" which was released in November 2010. View production, box office, & company info. When Georgia (Julianne Hough) becomes pregnant, auditions are held to replace her. That night, Ali and Jack sleep together, but the following morning Jack's fiancé, Natalie (Dianna Agron), unexpectedly returns from her play and finds the two in bed together, angrily insisting that she and Jack never broke up. [16], The theatrical trailer was attached to screenings of Step Up 3D and Easy A. [18] A Blu-ray/DVD combo has been released as well. Bobby_John, OK is impossible not to compare this film to Chicago or Nine. Director Steven Antin wrote the original screenplay. Five years after the events of Mamma Mia! The album was released in the United States on November 22, 2010,[2] and received two nominations at the 54th Grammy Awards. The website's critical consensus reads, "Campy and clichéd, Burlesque wastes its talented cast (including a better-than-expected Christina Aguilera) on a movie that wavers uncertainly between bad and good.