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Burlesque

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.

Burlesque

Burlesque

Burlesque

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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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Customers love this musical movie, praising its awesome soundtrack and memorable performances, particularly Christina Aguilera's incredible talent. The movie features fantastic dance routines and customers never get tired of watching it. They appreciate the storyline and consider it worth the time and price.
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1076 customers mention movie quality, 1041 positive, 35 negative
Customers love this movie, describing it as spectacular and a must-see.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Great movie!! Love the storyline and the dancing!! The acting is awesome too!!! I love this movie and will watch it over and over for yrs to come!Read more
Love this movie, but have always liked musicals. I had never listened to Christina Aguilera before, what a great voice. Great bunch of characters....Read more
...It has an all star cast and such a good movie. I finally broke down and bought it. Then watched it 3 times in one weekend. I adore this movie.Read more
Awesome movie....not a Cher fan nor Christina Aguilera, but this venture was a hit in my book and I enjoyed the music and being introduced to the...Read more
487 customers mention music, 483 positive, 4 negative
Customers love the music in the movie, particularly appreciating the musical numbers and the soundtrack, with one customer mentioning they can sing along to all the songs.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
This movie has great music, a good story and the Cher/Christina Aguilera combo. Cher still has it! Might be a little risque for some people's taste.Read more
Enjoyable movie, great dancing and music. Fun movie. Know nothing else to say except if you enjoy dancing and good music this is a fun movie.Read more
Christina & Cher both play great parts. Love the music & this is one of my favorite movies. Christina is the greatest in this movie.Read more
I love a great musical! Cher, Christina Aguilara, Kristen Bell, so much talent. So many more big names in this movie. It was so entertaining....Read more
410 customers mention acting, 386 positive, 24 negative
Customers praise the acting in the movie, particularly noting the great singing voices and memorable performances.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
So many great parts in this movie: story line, talent, singing, actors, sas, friendship, humor [quick and witty]; one pinnacle moment after the next...Read more
Totally fun- who cares if it is predictable. Great singing and dancing by Aguilera, and Cher- plus you get Stanley Tucci, and a wee bit of Alan...Read more
...I love her voice, style, iconic living, and acting. Christina Aguilera is just the opposite; I like her singing only. Well paired....Read more
...Love the songs (Christina has an amazing voice!) and Cam Gigandet is some HOT eye candy! I think he and Christina were cast perfectly together!Read more
350 customers mention entertainment, 341 positive, 9 negative
Customers find the movie entertaining, noting that they can watch it multiple times and never get tired of it.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Enjoyable movie, great dancing and music. Fun movie. Know nothing else to say except if you enjoy dancing and good music this is a fun movie.Read more
...burlesque shows and this movie is a great mix of drama, love, dance and fun. I have rented and watched this move I would say about 5 times.Read more
...as big business trying take down the small business woman it was very entertaining. Lots of big laughs and little tears....Read more
...So, overall, entertaining, and somewhat original. Nice to see Cher now and then, but not too much after her "retirement"!Read more
288 customers mention story, 225 positive, 63 negative
Customers enjoy the story of the movie, describing it as a nice and happy narrative with a good ending.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
...in the movies on the big screen, I loved it, so much flair, and good story line, good music, good voices... whats not to say about this movie?...Read more
...Christina Aguilar was amazing in it. Must see movie. Great story. Great acting. Uplifting. Music and dancing was awesome.Read more
Great writing! Great singing! Amazing dancing! Great story line. An overall awesome movie to watch over and over again! Buy it!Read more
Predictable plot, awful acting, juvenile story line. Christina's voice saves the day and is the only thing to be wowed by in this movie.Read more
279 customers mention dance, 271 positive, 8 negative
Customers love the dancing in the movie, particularly praising the fantastic music and routines, with one customer noting how exciting it is to watch all the dance sequences.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Great movie!! Love the storyline and the dancing!! The acting is awesome too!!! I love this movie and will watch it over and over for yrs to come!Read more
Enjoyable movie, great dancing and music. Fun movie. Know nothing else to say except if you enjoy dancing and good music this is a fun movie.Read more
...I love burlesque shows and this movie is a great mix of drama, love, dance and fun. I have rented and watched this move I would say about 5 times.Read more
Super mvie sorry I missed it when it was in the theaters. Music and dancing, and Cher are super GO!!!Read more
231 customers mention cast, 227 positive, 4 negative
Customers praise the cast of the movie, particularly Christina Aguilera, who they describe as sensational.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
Great cast! Story line & soundtrack!! Great ladies when you're binging on the sofa!! I can't ❤️ this enough & got it memorized lolRead more
We think Christina Aguilera is awesome and her voice 8s amazing. The music is great, the movie is good and definitely worth a watch.Read more
Love, love, loved this movie! Christina Aguilera is amazing! So skilled at both dancing and singing you can hardly believe it....Read more
...Love the music, singing, dancing, storyline, and cast! The moment when they find out she can sing . . . my goodness!...Read more
196 customers mention value for money, 189 positive, 7 negative
Customers find the movie worth the time and price, particularly praising Cher's performance, with one customer noting she is in rare form in this film.AI Generated from the text of customer reviews
This movie came brand new in its original packaging at a great price. Why pay retail? Also came within a matter of days--in less time than promised!Read more
Huge musical fan, love the story, dancing, and the singing. Cher is great, and I actually learned to appreciate Christina in this movie.Read more
Great buy and in good condition! Loved the movie and singing and dancing so after my granddaughter watched it, bought another one for her!...Read more
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 Stars of Fun! ENJOY!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026

    ABSOLUTELY 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!

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    Beautiful and Sassy Singers Unite!

    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2011

    I'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!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    A MAGNIFICENT, SPECTACULAR MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA!

    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2011

    I 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!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    Burlesque

    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026

    Such a great movie and great songs!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    Excellent movie!

    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026

    Rented 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.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    Good movie fast shipping

    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2026

    I 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

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  • 4 out of 5 stars
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    Good movie

    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026

    Really good movie

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    WoW

    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025

    Wasn'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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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    Un cult scintillante in condizioni perfette!

    Reviewed in Italy on March 6, 2026

    Ho 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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    Reviewed in Germany on March 22, 2026

    Sehr guter Film und eine hervorragende schauspielerische Leistung

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  • 1 out of 5 stars
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    Fortfarande inget oaket

    Reviewed in Sweden on January 2, 2025

    Jag beställde 22 december fortfarande inte fått filmen ännu.

    9 av 10 gånger strular airmee med leveranser. Antingen kommer dem mitt på natten eller inte alls. Amazon varför har ni så katastrof dåligt bud firma för?? Ni har sagt nu över ett år år att ni ska avsluta ert avtal med airmee.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
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    Perfect

    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2024

    What you expect. Brand new blu ray no scratches works great.

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    Burlesque

    Reviewed in France on July 3, 2025

    DVD burlesque très beau film avec Christina Aguilera et cher super

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