You are all probably used to this phrase by now: "It did what it was supposed to do."
However, that doesn't excuse that Christina Aguilera, in trying to break into acting, couldn't steer clear of singing. I believe that there should be a separation between the two when you are trying to succeed with one. If you're going to be a singer, then SING. But if you're going to be in a movie, people will only take you seriously if you are there AS AN ACTOR (see: Justin Timberlake).
I personally hate crossovers like that (see: every Disney child actor star EVER).
The acting seemed amateur and the storyline was most definitely predictable.
Ok.
So WHAT exactly were we expecting to see?
Well, the "Burlesque"-ness of it all! I believe this is what the PCD are all about. Singing, dancing, seduction, all in cute (but seductive) outfits (those of which you could see at any Halloween party or Burning Man).
[Long live )'( ]
I always feel sad when I see such potential in actors to break out of their slump or "B" (even "C" *gasp*) zone (see: James Franco, who's FINALLY DONE IT w/"127 hours" [WATCH!]). Cam Gigandet can really break into mainstream without being taken as a joke; same with Stanley Tucci (which I hear he did in "The Lovely Bones" -- a movie I have yet to see). [I'm in class and apparently I've missed the review for this class. Good thing we have "group tests." I just gotta make sure I show up on time. Ok more on the movie! SORRY FOR THE ASIDE] Burlesque gets a solid C from me.
Predictable.
Amateur acting.
Amateur storyline.
The movie seems to be there to just push forward Ms. Aguilera's ability to sing--which we're already aware of.
Unfortunately this doesn't help her current situation (drunk in public, DUI, AND she's found a new man so soon already after her baby daddy!! tsk tsk).
O, Christina, we already KNEW you could sing. Show us that you're more than your Dirrrty self.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Burlesque (2010)
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Pussycat Dolls
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