Burlesque - Movie Review: Watch it for Cher’s performance
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oi-Shekhar Hooli
By Sampurn Wire
Burlesque
tells
the
story
of
a
retired
dancer
Tess
(Cher),
who
owns
the
Burlesque
Lounge.
It
is
about
her
struggle
to
keep
the
theatre
alive
among
artistic
and
financial
challenges.
In
the
meantime,
Ali
Rose
(Christina
Aguilera)
enters
the
scene
with
a
small
town
background.
She
leaves
her
waitress
gown
to
prove
her
talent
on
stage.
She
approaches
Tess
and
tries
to
impress
her
with
failed
attempts.
However,
she
gets
selected
a
waitress
by
Tess.
But
the
big
dream
of
Ali
and
her
vocal
range
impresses
pianist
Jack
(Cam
Gigandet),
who
allows
her
to
crash
at
his
place.
One
day,
Ali"s
talent
is
unveiled
by
Nikki
(Kristen
Bell)
and
she
turns
centre
of
attraction
of
a
shrewd
businessman
named
Marcus
Gerber
(Eric
Dane).
Gerber
wants
to
acquire
the
lounge
from
Tess
but
this
does
not
go
well
with
Jack,
who
is
not
sure
about
his
feelings
for
Ali.
Cher
has
performed
well
but
Aguilera
was
at
her
best
vocal
form
often
shouting
her
undisputed
vocal
prowess.
It
has
a
very
predictable
storyline
with
some
cliches
taking
the
story
forward.
Stanley
Tucci
offers
a
great
performance
as
the
manager
Sean,
who
stands
as
a
pillar
of
strength
for
Tess.
It
is
a
treat
for
the
homosexual
fans
of
Cher.
Director:
Steve
Antin
Cast:
Christina
Aguilera,
Cher,
Alan
Cumming,
Cam
Gigandet,
Kristen
Bell,
Eric
Dane,
Stanley
Tucci.