Burlesque
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- GenreDrama, Music
- FormatDVD
- ContributorAlan Cumming, Cam Gigandet, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Donald De Line, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher, Stanley Tucci, Steve AntinSee moreContributor
Alan Cumming, Cam Gigandet, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Donald De Line, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher, Stanley Tucci, Steve Antin
- Initial release date2010-11-24
- LanguageEnglish
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Burlesque
A small town singer, Ali (Christina Aguilera), moves to the big city for her chance at stardom where she is enchanted by Burlesque, a glamorous nightclub packed with dancers, sizzling music, and an owner (Cher) in need of a star. Jam-packed with visually stunning musical numbers and an all-star cast featuring Eric Dane, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci.
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There is, according to Burlesque, a nightclub on the Sunset Strip that looks like a blend of Cabaret and Moulin Rouge and employs a full contingent of dancers and musicians in the service of a neo-retro-burlesque-blues program. Presiding over the craziness within is Tess, a grande dame who also performs occasionally and who could only, under these circumstances, be played by Cher. Entering the scene is a young leather-lunged hopeful from Iowa named Ali, played by Christina Aguilera in her movie-acting debut. The vibe of this glitzy concoction is more Flashdance than Showgirls, despite prerelease predictions that the film would be a campfest of epic proportions. In fact, it's more cornball than trashy. Ali hits most of the clichés of the genre: defying Tess's skepticism by proving her mettle during an impromptu stage number; flirting with the nice-guy bartender (Cam Gigandet, of Twilight) whose home she shares for a while, in a purely platonic way, of course, just until she gets her feet on the ground; and keeping a wary eye on the high roller (Eric Dane, of Grey's Anatomy) who wants to possess her, because, you see, he takes whatever he likes. And did we mention that Tess is facing foreclosure on the club in a month's time? Seriously, you didn't see that coming? Writer-director Steve Antin has no embarrassment about putting any of this across, which may be why it all feels weirdly innocent, if relentlessly silly. Stanley Tucci revives his gay assistant from The Devil Wears Prada, Alan Cumming lurks about in an undefined role that might well have been filmed months after everybody else, and Kristen Bell enjoys a few wicked-witch moments as Ali's main rival. Aguilera, needless to say, belts out her songs as only someone with a very large voice can, and Cher stops the show with an old-fashioned torch song ("You Haven't Seen the Last of Me") that is clearly designed as a roof-raiser. (And, by gum, it works.) This is a ridiculous movie, but it gets points for never claiming to be anything else. --Robert Horton
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A small town singer, Ali (Christina Aguilera), moves to the big city for her chance at stardom where she is enchanted by Burlesque, a glamorous nightclub packed with dancers, sizzling music, and an owner (Cher) in need of a star. Jam-packed with visually stunning musical numbers and an all-star cast featuring Eric Dane, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci.
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| Genre | Drama, Music |
| Format | DVD |
| Contributor | Alan Cumming, Cam Gigandet, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Donald De Line, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher, Stanley Tucci, Steve Antin |
| Initial release date | 2010-11-24 |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 59 minutes |
| Subtitle | english |
| Color | Color |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| UPC | 043396366381 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00043396366381 |
| Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified (Dolby Digital 5.1) |
| Actors | Cam Gigandet, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough |
| Dubbed: | French |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.40:1 |
| Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Release date | March 1, 2011 |
| ASIN | B002ZG976U |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 24,425Reviews |
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- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
20 Stars of Fun! ENJOY!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Story, acting, music, entertainment and characters ALL 20 out of 10! I could watch it over and over. Ok, I've see it 10 times in 10 years! One of the best movies that leaves you feeling great when it's over.
Well done to everyone involved!
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Beautiful and Sassy Singers Unite!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2011I've heard some harsh reviews on this movie when it first came out, but I was still skeptical on how bad the movie was. Of course, my first instinct won over...It was AMAZING! To shortly summarize without giving anything away... Romantic comedy. There are no complex story plots that need to be followed, just good old-fashioned soul-pounding singing, sexy dancing, and comedic retorts. This type of movie genre is aimed towards an audience who aren't looking for complex plots, betrayals, or soul-crushing despair; In fact, it begets the exact opposite. For those who want good old-fashion singing and dancing from the amazing actors and actresses of this film such as Christina Aguilera and Cher, then go for it.
Christina Aguilera fans, you will not be disappointed. Being a Christina Aquilera fan at the age of 9, I always loved her voice. Her voice is what separated the amateurs from the angelic, heart-wrenching artists such as that of Christina Aguilera. Her singing in this movie will move you, and will have you cheering from the sidelines for her character to achieve her dreams. The main point of this movie was to push their main characters and singers, Christina and Cher, to the front stage and lead the story along the way. This movie wasn't made to incorporate the singing into the story plot; more like the movie and story came together DUE to the singing and dancing.
The movie title "Burlesque" is actually based on the Victorian Burlesque, in which comedic, dramatic, literary, and musical work come together to be performed in theatres to entertain the masses. This movie "Burlesque" is based off of the American version of the Victorian burlesque, and originally there was no "stripping" of any kind performed onstage. However, as the early 1900's came in, a "strip-tease" of sorts was gradually incorporated in the acts, which then the Burlesque shows became known for. In the beginning, the performers would wear more revealing costumes for their musical numbers, making witty sexual innuendos as well, and then strip. However, this was DIFFERENT from the strip clubs, because the audience were paying to listen and watch the performers sing and dance; the strip tease was an added bonus. Also, burlesque shows were available for parties of both sexes to view the show, not just the men. A dramatic difference from the strip clubs and bordellos back in the day.
What's great about this movie is that the directors incorporate the actual history of the American Burlesque into the movie. They incorporated that history in the movie by (without spoiling anything):
1)Showing pictures of the historical American burlesque performers in actual magazines
2)Some of the characters emphasizing how the burlesque show was NOT a strip joint
3)Kept to the singing and exotic dancing in a clean PG-13 viewing (not much naked parts to worry over)
4)Showed performers that didn't sing, but performed other acts and jokes
So, the run down:
Pros: Christina Aquilera and Cher singing, authentic and correct historical facts of the American burlesque established in the film, comedic jokes, amazing dancers and singers, a small love triangle, and something to wipe away the worries of reality.
Cons: Predictable storyline,...that's about it.
For those who enjoy the American historical fashions, songs, buildings, and facts during the early 20th century, this movie is for you.
Again, for those who just want to watch something musically influenced and fun, and fans of Christina Aguilera and Cher, then by all means, watch away!
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
A MAGNIFICENT, SPECTACULAR MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2011I have always wanted to go and see Burlesque at the cinema but never got round to seeing it, unfortunately. As it had received really good movie reviews and won a Golden Globe award for best song from a motion picture, which was written by Diane Warren and sung brilliantly by Legend that is Cher.
I knew it was going to be good because it had American/latina singer Christina Aguilera, who does her big-screen debut,also starring Cher, Cam Gigandet from Twilight, and Stanley Tucci from The Devil Wears Prada.
Burlesque tells the story of a small-town girl with a big voice from Iowa called Ali, played superbly by Christina Aguilera, who gets on a bus and follows her dream of becoming a singer to LA. She finds the Burlesque club where she meets the very attractive bartender, Jack, played by Cam Gigandet and tells her where to meet the club's boss Tess, played by Cher. Ali meets the bitchy Nikki, played by Kristen Bell, who makes her life hell. Sean is Tess's best friend played by Stanley Tucci. Ali meet a very handsome man who wants to buy the club from Tess called Marcus played by Eric Dane. She is charmed by his millions and his talk. But she finds herself falling for her friend and roommate and bartender, Jack, when they spend more time together at the club when Ali lands herself a job there as a waitress and then lets everyone know she has a voice. A VERY BIG VOICE. And soon Ali and her voice is Burlesque's attraction bringing in more customers than ever before. Ali and Jack fall in love and end up spending the night together until his fiancee, Natalie, from New York, arrives back, and all hell breaks loose. Anyway, Ali and Tess manage to keep the club from selling to Marcus who wants to turn it into houses. Jack tells Ali how sorry he is and that he ended it with Natalie and that he loves her and she forgives him. So they live happily ever after.
I was completely mesmorised by both Christina Aguilera and Cher's vocal and acting abilities. Considering this was Aguilera's debut movie, she was absolutely spectacular in singing and in acting. You would think she had been into acting for years not starting out. All the actors were great. Kristen Bell was great as bitchy and jealous Nikki who dyed her hair from blonde to a brunette for the part. Burlesque had spectacular and mesmorising musical numbers sung by Aguilera and Cher like "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", "Something's got a Hold on Me", "A Guy That Takes His Time", "Bound To You", written by Aguilera. And "But I am a good girl," and many more.
Burlesque is a real feel good, girl flick but can also be enjoyed watching by everyone. If people like musicals, romance and drama, then this film is for you. See it now! YOu'll LOVE IT!
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Burlesque
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026Such a great movie and great songs!
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Excellent movie!
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026Rented this movie on Amazon prime in memory of Eric Dane. I have always loved this movie, but never purchased it for myself. Price was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Good movie fast shipping
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026I love this movie it’s so good the people who shipped it out did good it came the next day and works good. Thank you for being so fast I have already watched it twice
- 4 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Good movie
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026Really good movie
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
WoW
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025Wasn't a Christina Aguilera fan, until I watched this. WoW! She was impressive. You could easily watch this 20-30 times without getting tired of it. Great music and dancing! ( It was good to see the bad vampire become the nice boyfriend...probably saved his career.)
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Sofia5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseUn cult scintillante in condizioni perfette!
Reviewed in Italy on March 6, 2026Ho acquistato il DVD di Burlesque per aggiungerlo alla mia collezione e non potrei essere più soddisfatta dell'acquisto.
Il pacco è arrivato tramite Amazon in tempi brevissimi. La custodia era integra, senza graffi o ammaccature, e il disco era perfettamente saldato all'interno del supporto. Un ottimo lavoro di protezione del prodotto.
Se ami i musical, le coreografie mozzafiato e le voci potenti, questo film è un must. La chimica tra Christina Aguilera (al suo debutto cinematografico) e la leggendaria Cher è magnetica. La colonna sonora è semplicemente iconica.
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Tanja Maier5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseToller Film
Reviewed in Germany on March 22, 2026Sehr guter Film und eine hervorragende schauspielerische Leistung
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Serhat Kaplan1 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseFortfarande inget oaket
Reviewed in Sweden on January 2, 2025Jag beställde 22 december fortfarande inte fått filmen ännu.
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Sarah5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchasePerfect
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024What you expect. Brand new blu ray no scratches works great.
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Sabrina5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseBurlesque
Reviewed in France on July 3, 2025DVD burlesque très beau film avec Christina Aguilera et cher super
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