Today I’m going to do something a little different. Instead of reviewing a book, I’m going to review a movie.
Why?
Well, because I really enjoyed it and I want to share that feeling with my readers. Erotic authors often feel compelled to do that. <g>
This movie might not get you hot and bothered–although most of the dance numbers are sexy as hell–but it will stir you, get your blood pumping, and make you want to sing out loud and move your body to the music.
Burlesque Synopsis
Ali (Christina Aguilera) is a small-town girl with a big voice who escapes hardship and an uncertain future to follow her dreams to LA. After stumbling upon The Burlesque Lounge, a majestic but ailing theater that is home to an inspired musical revue, Ali lands a job as a cocktail waitress from Tess (Cher), the club’s proprietor and headliner. Burlesque’s outrageous costumes and bold choreography enrapture the young ingenue, who vows to perform there one day.
Soon enough, Ali builds a friendship with a featured dancer (Julianne Hough), finds an enemy in a troubled, jealous performer (Kristen Bell), and garners the affection of Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender and fellow musician. With the help of a sharp-witted stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), Ali makes her way from the bar to the stage. Her spectacular voice restores The Burlesque Lounge to its former glory, though not before a charismatic entrepreneur (Eric Dane) arrives with an enticing proposal…
From the start, this movie reminded me of Coyote Ugly. The romantic aspects were cute and I was happy to see the couple get together, but the drive of the main character is what moved me. Christina Aguilera’s character, Ali, is sweet and confident, but at times adorably clueless. You can imagine what it’s like to be her, stepping into this whole new world to follow your dreams. When she puts herself out there and goes for broke you have to admire her. Then you sit back and enjoy the ride because you know this girl’s gonna go far.
And the ride is awesome. It’s like sitting in the passanger seat of a 1969 ‘stang with the radio blasting and the purr of the engine vibrating right through you. Two songs slowed the pace for me, but they were nice songs. The rest make me feel like the price of the movie ticket, and later the price of the DVD and soundtrack, all combined was a steal. I can enjoy a show good enough for Broadway or Vagas again and again and believe me I have.
Some movies about music or dancing just don’t have enough of either to make me happy. Burlesque had just enough, with a simple, yet satisfying story to give the movie some balance.
I give Burlesque 5 Strong Shots
And here’s the link if you want a preview. This is my absolute favourite song from the movie: Christina Aguilera Burlesque- I AM A GOOD GIRL
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