With the Lounge's troupe members becoming increasingly distracted by personal problems and a threat coming from a wealthy businessman's quest to buy the spot from Tess, the good fortune seems to have abandoned the club altogether. After Ali gets the Burlesque job. Marcus asks Ali if she's interested in a drink, but she points out the location of the bar to him. With over two decades years of professional stage experience, armed with her BA Honours degree in contemporary theatre and choreography, for Ms Deville the spotlight is her playground. Reviewed November 22, 2010 / Posted November 24, 2010 Jack's supposedly ex-fiance shows up and isn't happy to find him in bed with Ali, and makes it sound like he said casual things about the latter. Various foreground objects block our view of his crotch, including a box of cookies that he holds there, and then asks if she wants a cookie. (Note: The "Our Take" review of this title examines the film's artistic merits and does not take into account any of the possibly objectionable material listed below). A person uses the term "boobs for brains.". Nikki is intoxicated while upset with being upstaged by Ali and complains about that to Tess out in the parking lot. Some girls may be enticed to dress and/or dance in ways similar to that of the dancers doing their burlesque numbers. The film follows Ali played by Aguilera a small-town girl who finds her big break performing at a Burlesque Lounge. I want someone with more bite and more passion for what she wants in life. And so, they rewrote it., In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies. Christina Aguilera made her big-screen debut alongside Cher in the 2010 musical Burlesque, and the films cast was rounded out with a few forgotten stars. She then throws back both feather sets, revealing foreground objects that cover (but also represent) her breasts and crotch. TENSE FAMILY SCENES She instantaneously gets a job at a flashy, exciting burlesque club, with wise owner Tess becoming her mentor, beautiful alcoholic Nikki becoming her rival, and engaged-to-some-rando bartender Jack becoming her TOTES PLATONIC friend slash roommate. Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Ali's character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. Will those two crazy kids make it work? And Tess is wondering why the club is having financial issues. He then comes out, shirtless, saying he needs some water as he doesn't want a hangover. When he stumbles over words, she says "Jack, we're friends for Christ's sake. A song has a lyric about being satisfied with a guy who takes his time. Ali begins her audition when everyone leaves, and after performing "Wagon Wheel Watusi", persuades Tess to allow her to become one of the club's dancers, much to the annoyance of Nikki (Bell), a performer who is always late and caught drinking before numbers. As Ali continues to dazzle everyone, get courted by millionaires, and get everything she wanted, Jack follows her around with the same look of longing and, oh yeah, the club falters financially. All Rights Reserved, Sally Rand There isn't one shred of originality to be found in Burlesque. She stays the night there and, after finding out he is engaged, plans to leave but he tells her to stay. BLOOD/GORE Which is several layers of unnerving if you're a Veronica Mars fan. Whats happening in this Burlesque movie clip?Ali auditions to be one of the club's dancers and when she's done, she persuades Tess to take her much to the lead dancer Nikki's (Kristen Bell from Veronica Mars and Forgetting Sarah Marshall) annoyance.Click to Buy/Rent Burlesque on iTunes: https://apple.co/2BNHE2nWhats the Burlesque movie about? If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! "She's a tacky farm girl from Iowa," "We know a cow when we see one," "I'm not screwing around" (nonsexual), "Who's the sucker?" Because she dreams of a career in show business, Ali (Christina Aguilera) leaves her small town for Los Angeles. Throughout the film, the burlesque dancers are seen in revealing attire (lots of cleavage, lots of leg, some partial bare butt and panty views, etc.) For those prone to visually induced motion sickness, there's handheld camera movement from time to time in the film. The "Dirrty" singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. Nikki is intoxicated while upset with being upstaged by Ali and complains about that to Tess out in the parking lot. About Ali, Nikki states, "I want that bitch out." Mad at Tess (and Ali), Nikki states that she slept with Vince (Tess' now ex-husband) the night after their honeymoon. Christina Aguilera made her big-screen debut alongside Cher in the 2010 musical Burlesque, and the film's cast was rounded out with a few forgotten stars. Instead, he gets one as a waitress and then eventually as a dancer at a burlesque style club where she lip-synchs and does risqu dance moves in revealing attire. What's happening in this Burlesque movie clip? gtag('config', 'G-6VYSQ581R3'); With a tip from bartender Jack (CAM GIGANDET), Ali goes in to see the club's owner, Tess (CHER), and manager, Sean (STANLEY TUCCI), but they're preoccupied not only with the current show, but also the club's finances. Fahrverkauf Ingolstadt; Preise Tess tells a dancer that if something happens during a performance to make sure her "boobs" are up. Nikki is intoxicated while upset with being upstaged by Ali and complains about that to Tess out in the parking lot. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Tess has a drink in the club (as do others). Seeing them close, one person jokes for them to get a room. "'She doesnt have enough meat. Ali Rose : Thought you looked familiar. A person uses the term "boobs for brains." We see the top of Ali's breast (no nipple) in her tank-top. Ali breaks things off with Marcus after she sees his plans to build a skyscraper on the property the club is on. Although Agron has appeared to shift from singing, we hope to hear her voice again soon. function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Later when they succumb to their romantic feelings for one another, Ali believes that he's definetly not gay while they're in bed together. But, Christina worked so hard. Minor SEX/NUDITY Jack gives Ali a "Welcome to L.A." drink. CAST, CREW, & TECHNICAL INFO See that category for additional information. Ali Rose : H-hold on a second, I can do this! IMITATIVE BEHAVIOR "She's a tacky farm girl from Iowa," "We know a cow when we see one," "I'm not screwing around" (nonsexual), "Who's the sucker?" Amazed by the flamboyant costumes and the breathtaking choreography, Ali swears to herself that one day she too will be on the stage. HOW OTHERS RATED THIS MOVIE Should you still be concerned about the film's appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home, you may want to look more closely at our detailed listings for more specific information regarding the film's content. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. 338 of 340 found . Nikki quits her job and drives home drunk after putting up with Tess's negligence of her jealousy towards Ali. Georgia does a solo dance number in her bra, panties and garters, and is then joined by other similarly dressed dancers, including a late Nikki who takes over for Georgia (and has large bits of material on the top of her bra where her nipples would be. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasn't proud of the project. MUSIC (INAPPROPRIATE) At first, Ali believes Jack is gay as he wears eyeliner and she mistakes his pretty fiance for his sister which he clears up quickly. JULIANNE HOUGH plays another performer who ends up pregnant, thus allowing Ali to take her place. Her bottom then comes off, with more feathers covering that (although we see a full rear nude view, albeit mostly in shadows). After making up with her, Jack suggestively tells Ali that he still has that box of cookies (referring to the above scene). Along with Burlesque, the Gleestar also took on projects relating to music but didn't feature her singing. Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. "The only thing major is Coco's ass," "Shut up," "Chick," "I will not be upstaged by some chick with mutant lungs," "While you threw up everything but your memories," "You crazy bitch," "What the hell?" About her outfit, Ali jokingly complains that her "boobs" are up to her ears and her thong is up her butt. Ali shows cleavage. He then returns to his room only to reemerge again, apparently still nude, and he nuzzles on her neck before making out with her (standing, she's still clothed). Some of the songs heard during the musical numbers contain innuendo, while others including lines such as "It's just the bump and grind" and "Show a little more, show a little less." Ali returns to her apartment to find it's been ransacked and her money stolen. She moves into Jack's place in a platonic fashion (although they eventually have sex) and finds herself lured in by Marcus' rich lifestyle. It wasnt a good film, the Moonstruck star told the Los Angeles Times. Tess has a drink in the club (as do others). He's slow to realize Ali is the right woman for him, although he eventually beds her. DISRESPECTFUL/BAD ATTITUDE Did Christina Aguilera do all the dancing in Burlesque? I put that energy into how I really was feeling, approaching acting in the first place, which was wide-eyed and as a newcomer, who was open and vulnerable to everyones opinions and ideas, and ready to learn.. Nevertheless, Nikki quits and states that she slept with Vince (Tess' now ex-husband) the night after their honeymoon. Ali leaves Marcus, after discovering his plans to sell the burlesque for money. Nikki says she's having an iced tea, but Tess doesn't believe her. PLOT: Ali (CHRISTINA AGUILERA) has had enough of Iowa and moves to Los Angeles where she hopes to find a job singing. Violence She not only sings and dances in the movie, she also had a hand in writing three original songs. Aguilera and Cher developed a close bond behind-the-scenes of the film that emulated their characters budding mother-daughter relationship in the movie. Ali's Iowa bar boss refuses to pay her what she's owed for the past month, so she takes her amount and leaves. I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive, she explained. Ali's comeback was set . He then says goodnight to Ali and goes into his bedroom. That is, until she hears Ali belt out a song, a development that also draws Marcus' interest, not only due to the young woman's talent, but also because she's quite attractive. JumpScenes Jack has a beer at home. Heavy We see Jack reaching for a towel out of the shower, but only finds lots of Ali's lingerie and such. Minor People who make a living as dancers. 4 Did Christina Aguilera do all the dancing in Burlesque? A song has a lyric about being satisfied with a guy who takes his time. Whenever there's any scene inside the club featuring public performances, many of those in the audience are drinking (and there are many such scenes). Clockwise, from the top left: Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell, and Stanley Tucci. Ali litters a torn-up postcard out the window. Sean states that his nickname for Nikki is "slut." Ali slaps her own clothed butt twice while doing sexy dance moves during an audition to become a dancer. We then see him in just a towel as he talks to her. While the days of Burlesque are now counted, Ali may have a chance to accomplish what she had not even dared to imagineCredits: 2010 Screen Gems, Inc. 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One night, she hears music coming from a burlesque club, where Tess ( Cher) and the dancers perform Welcome to Burlesque. during their various dance numbers. Vince is again upset with Tess for not agreeing to sell their place to Marcus. The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it, and club owner Tess is struggling to keep the place afloat. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. Tess hears Georgia vomiting in a toilet stall, and then realizes the dancer (who shows cleavage) is pregnant. Instead, he gets one as a waitress and then eventually as a dancer at a burlesque style club where she lip-synchs and does risqu dance moves in revealing attire. About her outfit, Ali jokingly complains that her "boobs" are up to her ears and her thong is up her butt. Still, why is a crowbar something Tess has on hand? Tess reminds Nikki of the latter's longstanding drinking problems and being there for her while "You threw up everything but your memories." Tess states that her mom had a body that could stop a truck. CHELSEA TRAILLE plays another performer who does risqu dance numbers with the rest. She instantaneously gets a job at a flashy, exciting burlesque club, with wise owner Tess. during their various dance numbers. She overcame a lot. A small army of choreographers are listed, but Alis cheesy strip number with ostrich plumes is stolen toe to pinky finger from an old routine by Sally Rand, who must be turning over in her grave. They also do suggestive moves (bending over with their butts sticking out, sashaying, etc.) Also, the DJ Mark from Georgia's wedding who keeps looking flirtatiously at both Coco and Sean. She moves into Jack's place in a platonic fashion (although they eventually have sex) and finds herself lured in by Marcus' rich lifestyle. Ms Coco Deville, stands as one of the most unique, established and beloved performers in the cabaret circuit. You helped shape a culture; you helped progress . Tess reminds Nikki of the latter's longstanding drinking problems and being there for her while "You threw up everything but your memories." In fact, Aguilera wrote three songs for the film:Express, Bound to You, and the finale songBurlesque (per Collider). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Jack and Ali start developing bad attitudes toward each other, some of that stemming from him from not being happy with her spending late night hours with Marcus. -M-NUva. A bottle of champagne is opened during a musical number. How Tess refuses to sell her place, hoping for some way to turn her business around. Profanity consists of at least 1 "f" word, while other expletives and colorful phrases are also uttered. I think you should give it to someone else. I had an initial meeting with Amy Pascal and Clint Culpepper, and I said, I just dont think shes for me. She drinks some and uses profanity. Drinking occurs throughout much of the film, with one supporting character noted as having a drinking problem, while smoking also occurs. Jack gives Ali a "Welcome to L.A." drink. Things take a dramatic turn though when Ali's big voice makes her become the main attraction of the revue. "The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. Here you will find iconic scenes, moments, and lines from all the films, characters, celebrities and actors you love. Rest in peace sir. At least 1 "f" word, 9 "s" words, 2 slang terms using male genitals ("pr*ck"), 3 for breasts ("boobs"), 14 asses (1 used with "hole"), 5 hells, 3 damns, 1 crap, 5 uses each of "G-damn" and "Oh my God," 2 each of "For Christ's sakes," "Jesus" and "Oh God," and 1 use each of "God," "Mother of God," "My God" and "Swear to God." About a newspaper story about the club and Ali, Nikki sarcastically says, "The only thing major is Coco's ass." Ali wears a low-cut top that shows cleavage. followed by "I'm a good girl.". The Beautiful singer portrayed Ali, a small-town girl who heads to Los Angeles with big dreams and a dynamic voice to back up her determination to see her name in lights. The camera goes up Ali's body in just a shirt (no nudity), representing Jack's point of view behind her. Absolutely! We see a montage of Ali delivering drinks. Guy What Takes His Time (Instrumental) Scroll down to see stars you may have forgot appeared in Burlesque. Her bottom then comes off, with more feathers covering that (although we see a full rear nude view, albeit mostly in shadows). He uses some profanity. Ali goes to deliver two drinks to Nikki, but Tess grabs and downs one of them. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/Burlesque. Tess puts makeup on Ali and learns that the latter never got any lessons from her mom on doing that, what with the mom dying when Ali was seven. Sex/Nudity Marcus asks Ali if she's interested in a drink, but she points out the location of the bar to him. When she does an impromptu bit of singing on stage, she surprises everyone and is then seen as the club's possible financial savior. "I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive," she explained. ERIC DANE plays a successful real estate developer who wants to buy Tess' club and finds himself interested in Ali, although his motives aren't entirely clear. ", A song has several uses of "ass" in it, along with sexually related lyrics about "Get your ass up," "Show me how you burlesque" and "Sugar, sex, spice. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. She came on the set with us, and thats a little bit nerve-wracking when youve done nothing in film. Bad attitudes are present, as is potentially imitative behavior, tense family material and thematic elements. Heavy Sean smokes at least 5 times, while Nikki smokes once. Tess walks in carrying a bottle of liquor, Sean asks her if she wants a glass, and she states she's way beyond the glass stage. Sean states that his nickname for Nikki is "slut." I think you should give it to someone else.'" Jack denies this, and while trying to fix things, he asks Ali to leave. Christina Aguilera, who turns 30 on Dec. Burlesque, written and directed by Steven Antin, offered her an opportunity to apply her creative skills and exercise some new ones. How do you calculate working capital for a construction company? Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Coco shows a lot of leg and cleavage outside the club. Marcus orders a drink from Ali who's briefly working as a waitress taking and delivering drink orders. Meanwhile, if I were him, I'd be angry that I only owned one towel. Ali returns to her apartment to find it's been ransacked and her money stolen. "Because it's above your pay grade," "Get your ass back in my house," "Freaking," "Save your ass," "I haven't a G*ddamn clue," "Iced tea, my ass," "What the hell are you doing back here?" In real life, this story generally does not end well but yeah, OK, follow your dreams, girl. Ali is mad and storms out. She smiles at his flirtation, and he goes back to his bedroom, only to open the door again. Vince is again upset with Tess for not agreeing to sell their place to Marcus. I just learned what downstage and upstage is. . For sexual content including several suggestive dance routines, partial nudity, language and some thematic material. He then walks out and we see his full rear nudity, while Ali apparently sees more and is tickled by this. I don't want to live in this world anymore. We see lots of cleavage and bare midriffs during a montage of Ali and others practicing. The "Believe" singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. Ali leaves after Jack's fiance Natalie returns home and in the ensuing fight, believes that they're still together and he lied to her about it. Hoping to make Ali look bad on stage, Nikki lies to the deejay to make him go see Tess and then pulls the music, thus leaving Ali and others on the stage not knowing what to do. The film stars Christina Aguilera as a Burlesque ingenue Ali, who gets a chance to be the star of a Sunset Strip Burlesque club owned by a woman named Tess, played by Cher. Ali wears a low-cut top that shows cleavage. In 1868 Lydia Thompson brought Victorian burlesque to New York with her troupe, the British Blondes. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In it, 64-year-old Cher plays Tess, the golden-hearted proprietor of a down-on-its-luck club a character to whom Cher said she can relate. See that category for additional information. A male club employee does a risqu comedy routine with several dancers, including some sexual poses, a crotch ending up his face, and one woman eating or at least putting her mouth over a peeled banana that he holds at his crotch. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled. None. He then walks out and we see his full rear nudity, while Ali apparently sees more and is tickled by this. Jack pours drinks for Ali and himself (after her place has been robbed). When Ali says she doesn't understand why the dancers can't also sing, Tess tells her that it's because it's above her pay grade (to understand). Phrases: "You are a master of the f*cking obvious," "Not that I give a sh*t," "Oh sh*t," "Or is that just bullsh*t now?" The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. That night, Ali and Jack sleep together, but the following morning Jack'sfianc, Natalie (Agron), returns unexpectedly from her play inNew Yorkand tells Ali that the engagement is still on. People have drinks at a wedding reception. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." They then return to his place and he stumbles about a bit, seemingly intoxicated. When Ali refuses to come out of the rain and back into Jack's dry place, he goes out, picks her up, and carries her back in. Ali wears a revealing leather outfit during a number. Nikki orders a drink from Ali, mistaking her for a waitress. Heavy She then drinks a shot with him. Georgia does a solo dance number in her bra, panties and garters, and is then joined by other similarly dressed dancers, including a late Nikki who takes over for Georgia (and has large bits of material on the top of her bra where her nipples would be. 8. Some of the songs heard during the musical numbers contain innuendo, while others including lines such as "It's just the bump and grind" and "Show a little more, show a little less. As movie fans, we give you content we know you will enjoy!#burlesque #backstage #musical #cher #christinaaguilera #dancer #cabaret #music #artist #audition #persuade #kristenbell #stanleytucci #movieclips #clips Injustice robbed Ali of his prime athleticism. Sean hands Ali a fake machine gun for a dance number (that shoots out confetti or something similar). Wynton Marsalis. He wants her to sell to Marcus, but she refuses. 43. KRISTEN BELL plays the headliner at the club until Ali comes along and takes her limelight, thus making Nikki quite jealous in a catty fashion. She drinks some and uses profanity. CHELSEA TRAILLE plays another performer who does risqu dance numbers with the rest. Sex is implied as we see them in bed after that, with her head and arm on his bare chest (his lower half is under the sheet) and she states, "It's official, you're definitely not gay.". Aguilera told Collider in November 2010 that she wanted Alis character to be rewritten before she agreed to sign on to the project. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Scroll down to see stars you may have forgot appeared in Burlesque. A small army of choreographers are listed, but Ali's cheesy strip number with ostrich plumes is stolen toe to pinky finger from an old routine by Sally Rand, who must be turning over in her grave. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." For those concerned with bright flashes of light on the screen, there's some of that from camera flashes, and then there are full strobe effects during a dance number later in the film. A song has a lyric about "Love, sex, ladies no regrets." Ali (CHRISTINA AGUILERA) has had enough of Iowa and moves to Los Angeles where she hopes to find a job singing. The band plays this live at the Burlesque club before the show opens. When she discovers the spectacular revue of the Burlesque Lounge, a cabaret that was once the reference, the young woman is immediately fascinated. Ali is then surprised to hear he's engaged, saying she thought he was gay, and thus rushes to put on some pants. Ali goes to deliver two drinks to Nikki, but Tess grabs and downs one of them. There isnt one shred of originality to be found in Burlesque. She must contend with her ex-husband wanting to sell the place to Marcus along with Nikki's alcoholism. In the opening scene, set in a rundown small Iowa town in the middle of nowhere, Ali Rose (Christina Aguilera) is a young waitress working in a seedy restaurant. Whenever there's any scene inside the club featuring public performances, many of those in the audience are drinking (and there are many such scenes). I had an initial meeting with Amy Pascal and Clint Culpepper, and I said, 'I just dont think shes for me. Ali performs a song that includes a line about "What did you do for those pearls?" A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. It does not store any personal data. The two then passionately kiss. Mad at Tess (and Ali), Nikki states that she slept with Vince (Tess' now ex-husband) the night after their honeymoon. Another classic style painting shows bare butts. With Nikki jealous of Ali stealing her limelight, and Tess trying to figure out how best to capitalize on the young woman's talents, Ali starts to become a big sensation, but must decide who and what's best for her and her career. He has a camera and takes a photo, and wants her to do that again. Johnson reached out to Atlanta mayor Sam Massell, who allowed the fight to proceedprovided Kassel donate $50,000 of the revenue to an area drug rehabilitation program. Christina Aguilera (Alice Marilyn\Ali Rose) Burlesque cast includes Christina Maria Aguilera, most commonly known as Christina Aguilera, playing the lead character of Ali rose in the movie. PLOT: The Spy Kids star portrayed club doorman Alexis, who briefly takes the stage for a risqu dance number. Because she's never watched Coyote Ugly or Gone Girl or the other 9000 films that are like this. These lines are modern inspired by Jane Austen's novel "Emma," when Mr. Knightley asks Emma to dance and she says "Indeed, I will. The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. Tess hears Georgia vomiting in a toilet stall, and then realizes the dancer (who shows cleavage) is pregnant. A character tells another, "Maybe I should wash your mouth out with Jagermeister.". Music(Scary/Tense) Ali performs a song that includes a line about "What did you do for those pearls?" PROFANITY Burlesque is all about satire, striptease and the women who bring them together.
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