This movie is a 10 for the singing and dancing and acrobatic moves and the costumes and sparklies and colors. This movie is a minus 1 for story, rationality, suspense or acting skills. Probably the lowest believability level in this film was when Christine Aguilera, trying to help her surrogate mother, Cher, save the burlesque club from re-possession starts discussing business plans with a developer and explaining "air-rights".Aguilera has a fantasticly piercingly beautiful voice and even Cher still sounds good especially in her solo number where she sings a variation of "i am woman, I am strong" style of song. However, its disconcerting to watch the lyrics and melody torturously make their way past her frozen botox lower face.
I agree with your critique Maggie--I told you the story was trite and contrived but Christina was amazing for her singing and dancing. I also liked Cher's solo.
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