if the only near decent thing in your movie is Christina Aguilera, there's obviously a problem with it.

Every cliche put together into one terrible teen film

The performers are undoubtedly talented, but what they were given is forgettable.

Well, this flick was pretty painful to watch. Terribly edited, directed and the arc was non-existing. And the story showed only something you've already seen billions times before. Nothing original. Aguilera can sing, I like her style, but that did not make her an actress. The long, blond wig on her was horrible. Only Stanley Tucci went through his part gracefully.

Say Cheeeeeeeeeesy!

Surprisingly enjoyable film, spotlighting a welcome return to the screen by an ageless Cher, who provides an excellent performance, plus delivers a socko musical number. Aguilera is quite engaging, and always wonderful Tucci is amusing in support. Story is usual rags-to-riches/girl-meets-boy formula, and tends to be a little hokey and silly at times, but film ultimately emerges as a winner. One minor quibble: Combination of pop and showtunes on the soundtrack is sometimes jarring.

I just feel embarrassed for everyone involved in this. Even Christina Aguilera.

she sings wonderfully as always but Christina Aguilera should continue her acting career only in her music videos... terrible acting (except Tucci; he is playing this part for all his life so he`s good), average songs, not original dance numbers, cliche plot make it a depressingly average musical...Cher sings beautifully (only 2 songs) but because of all the plastic surgeries, her face didnt move the entire movie (except when she had tears in her eyes; i think she was sad)

While the acting wasn't that hot, the dancing and costumes deserve a mention which is the reason I gave it a higher score than most.

Showcasing Aguilera's attempt to sound like a 50-year-old black woman in the guise of white appropriation, Burlesque sells a myth about show business that is both unwelcome and shopworn.

The very definition of trite. And being subjected to Aguilera's visage for nearly two hours made me seriously question the value of makeup.

Simple story with singing Aguilera. Nothing special. Just ok.

The enthralling dance numbers-flashy spectacles with feathers and bras made out of pearls and netting-and the combined sass levels of Cher and Christina Aguilera gloss over the movie's weaknesses.

Not particularly campy, just bad. Ploddingly derivative, there isn't a shred of originality 2 b found anywhere. Aguilera is an "also good on the inside" small town gal who wants nothing more than 2 get on stage, as she reminds us 4 & 5 times over. Then there's the conniving less-talented bitch she'd better watch out 4, the good-hearted mentor, the business about 2 go bust, the shady realtor who wants 2 buy the place, the soulful artist love interest, & even the gay costume guy. Connect the dots

"Yeah, girlfriend can out-sing just about anyone in the biz, even Mariah Carey these days, but that's about all that Burlesque is interested in showcasing." - Ed Gonzalez

Not the least bit campy, so what's the point?

There is no acting even from Cher. Cause there is no script to make a impressive acting. All is about dancing, singing and "how can we show cristina's voice?" worries... I gave my points to Cher song performance thats all...

Nice cinematography and casting. Direction, very impressive. Camera works, very nice. I'll give a 90%.

Truly an embarrassing moment for Cher, but digestible camp nonetheless.

Only the first half is bearable, and the whole thing is predictable.

Tucci shows again that he can out-act anyone in a film with his glasses alone. Cher comes to life forcefully and Aguilera does ok singing. Reading about the casting I'm sure glad I didn't have to sit through Emma Stone trying to fill the character portrayed by Bell, as no amount of acting could patch up that black hole. More flash than substance, and it's wafer-thin at it's core, but ultimately doesn't do enough wrong to make you dislike it, if you're predisposed to like musicals. I am. It's ok.

I did like all the half naked women dancing.

Great spectacle, the fun music and Cher were the best part. Boring, cliched story was the worst.

a so called romance movie with musics, not a musical.

Burlesque was better than I thought it would be, but I thought it would be horrible. There's some good acting turns from Tucci, Cumming, and even Cher. I found the movie to be a mix of Cabaret and Moulin Rouge, with Cumming playing a Joel Grey-type. I found the first 30-45 minutes to be the best and it was sort of downhill from there.

Not as good as I thought it would be, but it's kinda fun.

fantastic film but drags on abit