The film Burlesque is a 2010 American musical drama film written and directed by Steven Antin. It stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Alan Cumming, and Peter Gallagher.
The film follows Ali (Aguilera), a small-town girl with dreams of becoming a professional dancer. She moves to Los Angeles and gets a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater run by Tess (Cher). Ali vows to perform there and, with the help of a savvy stage manager (Stanley Tucci) and a gender-bending host (Alan Cumming), she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Along the way, Ali falls in love with Jack (Cam Gigandet), a bartender who is struggling to make it as a songwriter. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack is engaged to another woman.
Burlesque is a celebration of the art of burlesque, which is a theatrical form of performance art that combines dance, comedy, and striptease. The film is also a love letter to Los Angeles and the dream of making it big in the entertainment industry.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $90 million worldwide. It was praised for its performances, music, and dance choreography. Cher and Aguilera were both nominated for Golden Globe Awards for their performances.
In addition to the themes of love, loss, and redemption, the film also explores the following themes:
- Female empowerment: Ali is a strong and independent woman who is determined to achieve her dreams, no matter what obstacles she faces.
- Self-acceptance: Ali learns to accept herself for who she is, even though she is different from the other dancers at the Burlesque Lounge.
- The importance of community: Ali finds a sense of community and belonging at the Burlesque Lounge, which helps her to overcome her personal challenges.
Burlesque is a fun and entertaining film that will appeal to fans of musicals, dramas, and comedies. It is a film that celebrates the power of dreams and the importance of following your heart.
Cast
- Christina Aguilera as Alice Marilyn "Ali" Rose[2]
- Cher as Tess Scali
- Cam Gigandet as John "Jack" Miller[3]
- Kristen Bell as Nikki[4]
- Stanley Tucci as Sean[5]
- Eric Dane as Marcus Gerber[3]
- Alan Cumming as Alexis[6]
- Julianne Hough as Georgia[7]
- Peter Gallagher as Vincent "Vince" Scali[8]
- Dianna Agron as Natalie
- Glynn Turman as Harold Saint
- David Walton as Mark the DJ
- Terrence J as Dave
- Chelsea Traille as Coco
- Tyne Stecklein as Jesse
- Paula Van Oppen as Anna
- Michael Landes as Greg
- Tanee McCall as Scarlett
- Blair Redford as James / Bumper Band Member
- James Brolin as Mr. Anderson
- Stephen Lee as Dwight
Director: Steve Antin
Writers: Steve Antin
Box Office Gross: $89,520,336
Distributor: Screen Gems
Genre: Drama Music Musical Romance
Release Date: November 24, 2010