In the scene where Nikki is singing about a dentist, the song is "Long John Blues" sung by Megan Mullally. [33] Time Out labelled the drama "perfunctory"[34] while Roger Ebert said that "Burlesque shows Cher and Christina Aguilera being all that they can be, and that's more than enough. It was in the high-90s, and that's rare. Ali Rose: If I'm not 20 times better than "b*obs for brains" over there, you don't have to pay me. Cher's first film appearance since her cameo in Stuck on You (2003). it was all over the place! Distraught, Ali breaks off her relationship with Marcus. Tensions arise between Ali and Jack as Marcus grows increasingly infatuated with Ali, making Jack jealous. She had the best skin and the bluest eyes I'd ever seen. When Jack first plays his piano in his apartment, he is playing an instrumental of 'Bound to You' - a song which Ali later sings in the show. We started on the script right away! Cher and [her character] Tess are not that unalike both are show business troupers, Kaplan said. 1. That song is hers. If you look at that number, the amount of coverage that he was able to get, when we took it into the cutting room, it gave him so much to work with. We had a detailed outline, but it was really broad, and more of a comedy, like the old Beatles movies. Ali wants to audition but finds herself working at the club as a waitress. Paula van Oppen, who plays Anna, one of the burlesque dancers, turned down a spot in the top 20 of Season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance to do this film. The credits play over a background of the stage set from the final scene ("Show Me How to Burlesque" dance number). Ali Rose (Aguilera) moves toLos Angelesafter she quits herbarjob when her boss refuses to pay her. They look out for you in a real way, and it was an honor to work alongside Cher. Gabriela Spanic was considered for the role of Tess. I always did," he says). In the [concepting] days of "forget money," actually, either "But I'm a Good Girl" or "Tough Lover" was supposed to have a conveyor belt that people were supposed to run on while it was moving. In a previous film, Cam Gigandet played a bully who constantly referred to a fellow character as "Iowa." Here, that is his character's nickname for Ali. Christina was the choice. Michelle Rodriguez was considered for the role of Tess. The idea for "Express," when the girls are crawling through the vanities, we came up with that there, and the idea for the "Burlesque" letters lighting up at the end, we came up with that and using the 360 degrees of the space because it was so gigantic there. I'd take dailies and I'd give it to an editor to put dance numbers and scenes together like a promo reel, and I showed it to Cher to show what we'd done for the last two months while she was in Vegas. She'd never really done it before, and suddenly she was the lead, carrying a movie. Credit: Thierry Carpico/News Pictures/Shutterstock. Sort of. But, the meat of the narrative was there, and the pair were ready to dot their call sheet with glistening stars beginning with courting Aguilera to play their budding ingenue. Steven got it and achieved his vision. "She reminded me of the relationship that I had with Meryl Streep [on Silkwood], when Meryl took me under her wing," she said at the time. I do wish our differences weren't so public. Try a leg crossover for a fun move to perform with a chair. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. She finds Tess (played by Cher) and the dancers performing Welcome to Burlesque and decides to pursue a career on stage once she meets Jack (Gigandet). ANTIN: [I didn't direct another film because] I guess I needed time to lick my wounds, and I was suddenly getting jobs directing commercials mostly musical commercials at first, but it opened up to all kinds. Milla Jovovich was considered for the role of Tess. In my experience of meeting and working with some of the greatest legends, the best ones usually are that way. please have the flu! WARREN: I don't ever expect anything, but it was kind of shocking [that "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" didn't get an Oscar nod]. I wasnt there for that meeting, and I believe Clint helped in getting her to say yes, Antin revealed in the same interview. Cher has stated that she felt this could've been a much better film, pinning the blame on its writer/director, Steve Antin: "Terrible director! The film opens in every movie version of every small town ever. STEWART: We were sitting in a room at her house. After a few days, Denise said we weren't going to need a body double. The song just didn't belong in the movie. Timing can play a big factor in balancing between album and touring cycles. The soundtrack received a nomination at the 54th Grammy Awards for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. Both the ballads from the soundtrack "Bound to You" performed by Aguilera and "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me" performed by Cher were nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. The reason Aguilera could seamlessly step into the role of the burlesque performer Ali was that she had already done her homework. Sean encourages Jack to end the engagement, as Ali is a better person than his shallow fiance. Clint always loved the idea of doing a more grounded Burlesque musical in a nightclub, not a broad comedy, and he pushed me to write the script. "The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. "It wasn't a good film," the Moonstruck star told the Los Angeles Times. [43] In a 2020 interview Antin revealed a "hybrid television event/series", based on the movie, was under development. Culpepper felt Aguilera's deep admiration for Cher emotions complimentary to the dynamic between Ali and Tess in the film. Upon seeing the waitress shortage, Ali picks up a tray and begins serving. 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. She's not a quitter. One night, Ali comes across a burlesque club where Tess Scali (Cher), the club's owner, and an entourage of dancers perform an opening number. One has to be quick and prepared for someone like Christina in a meeting. It was a lifetime of lessons compacted into a short period of time, in so many ways. Natalie angrily insists she and Jack never broke up though the latter denies this but asks Ali to leave. AGUILERA: I had always been inspired by throwback classic pin-up art and burlesque style, essentially all things celebrating the female body and sexuality, so I was already versed in the history and appeal of this world, conceptually. Peter played Hank, Amy's (Mila Kunis') father. AGUILERA: In songwriting, I had to tackle both the tender moments of Ali falling in love with Jack, while also tackling the opposite energy of the up-tempo [songs] where I needed to embody and exude the powerful, sensual, and celebratory sides that encompass a woman. Amazed by the flamboyant costumes and the breathtaking choreography, Ali swears to herself that one day she too will be on the stage. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Jack refers her to Tess for an audition but she is told to come back another time and ushered out by her assistant Sean (Stanley Tucci). She was adorable, reading off her iPhone kind of scared with something prepared, and the songs blew us away. I didn't believe those high numbers. Clint was driven to get her on board, and he made it happen. Second, similar choreography. STEWART: The set had been built out on a miniature scale, then we got to see the set built out into the real thing, and they had us walk through the whole set that was being built for those numbers so we could feel the essence of what needed to happen in those scenes. There are several allusions to the Broadway show and film of Cabaret (possibly unintended). so she texted Cher right then, and Cher goes, "Is this an old f---in' song of hers?" That's what I was aiming for. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. CULPEPPER: When you show it to an audience that doesn't know [the controversy], it's like The Voice: you parse it down to the voice, nothing else. The DVD audience didn't know the background, the budget, the controversy, they didn't know any of that. There's not a world where Christina is going to be out-danced or out-sung. "[10] Canadian actor Shawn Roberts, who was previously cast in another Screen Gems production Resident Evil: Afterlife, was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. She overcame a lot. CULPEPPER: Christina said, "Trust me, you're not going to have a problem. [It's all a] normal process of making a movie. It was a very good meeting. Cher. I had everyone that I knew calling [Steve]. My sister was getting all these celebs to appear as guest performers. Where aside from the perky, young go-getter fronting this movie hope goes to die. There's a bit of the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris, the musical Cabaret, as well as the '60s TV show Hullabaloo as well as the Follies Bergre. In fact, Cody even opened up about how people ask her about projects she was only briefly involved with. TV series. It's unbelievable. ANTIN: She came and met me in my office. There's not that separation of civility because it's like you're dealing with your husband or wife [but] you compromise. Christina realized this was new to her and she took it all very seriously, and was committed to working hard on getting it right. At some point in everyone's life, you feel that need to remind the world who you are. These lines are modern inspired by Jane Austen's novel "Emma," when Mr. Knightley asks Emma to dance and she says "Indeed, I will. [37], Burlesque was released on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, the day before Thanksgiving in the United States; on its opening day, it came in third to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Tangled. I gave her the song thinking nothing was going to happen. While preparing her Hollywood debut, Aguilera was simultaneously finishing her sixth studio album, Bionic, which released in June 2010. [30] Lou Lumenick of the New York Post said, "Aguilera can dance like nobody's business, but her acting debut isn't going to keep Anne Hathaway awake at night. Background Ali Rose (Aguilera) moves to Los Angeles after she quits her bar job when her boss refuses to pay her. Started shooting on November 9, 2009 and ended on March 3, 2010. Aguilera also gave an interview to show host Chelsea Handler to discuss the film and other subjects. ", "Watch the Sexy, Burlesque-Inspired Skate That Propelled These Ice Dancers to a National Title", "Madison HUBBELL / Zachary DONOHUE isuresults.com", "Dorian Awards 2010: Winners: I AM LOVE, GLEE, EASY A", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Burlesque_(2010_American_film)&oldid=1140159067, Favorite Film Leading Actress Comedy or Musical, "Welcome to Burlesque" Tess and the Burlesque Lounge Troupe, "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" Ali, "Tough Lover" The Burlesque Lounge Troupe, "Jungle Berlin (Instrumental)" Alexis and The Contortionists, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 19:10. '"[25] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 47 out of 100, based on 38 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". before the roles went to follow Planet Terror star Naveen Andrews. It's been more than a decade since Burlesque released and Steve Antin's passion project is still considered one of the most memorable musicals Hollywood has produced. Emma Stone was considered for the role of Ali. She was sweet and said she knew about the script, but hadnt read it yet. Musically, everyone anticipated Aguilera delivering natural talent. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. It was obviously an audience that loved Cher and Christina, but I was worried. Several teasers have been released for promotional purposes including the Etta James's "Something's Got a Hold on Me". I'd told Cher that Christina loved her so much: "You don't understand, this chick would drink your bathwater!" It was Jack and Ali saying goodbye, and then he gets into a taxi to go to the airport to go somewhere. This is the second movie with Stanley Tucci where he provides the lead character with new clothing and a makeover which leads to a montage backed by Madonna music. Burlesque is an exotic dance style that draws on theatrical and often comedic performance elements. I tried to put her at ease. This tune was replaced in the DVD version. Sean: [from trailer] So, is Ali short for anything? And he needed them to feel it, too. That was the genesis. By the Christmas weekend, it was number 15 at the box office. It was about "a girl escaping her life", showing up in a neo-burlesque club and launching a career as a performer. It's not like we're brother and sister," to which Jack replies "No, we certainly are not." I'd put clothes in her room every day and she'd walk out combining them in a different way than I thought she would. Jane Fonda was considered for the role of Tess. Dandy Dillinger, a 33-year-old baker and burlesque performer living in the East Village, lost both her day job and her performance career when the pandemic hit. She was sweet, cool, and very casual, and she somehow made it all seem normal. Aguilera was also one of the celebrities Antins sister Robin directed for a cameo at The Pussycat Dollss Viper Room show. It starred Farrah Moan as Ali Rose and Chad Michaels as Tess Scali. It was a very time-consuming number, but well worth it! According to Tricky Stewart, who co-penned and produced LP cuts "Glam," "Desnudate," and "Prima Donna" across intimate sessions at the superstar's home, their organic chemistry led to Aguilera inviting him and fellow Bionic songsmiths Sia, Claude Kelly, Ester Dean, Samuel Dixon, and Linda Perry to join her in creating the film's soundtrack. 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? Others, I lost. We even did a rewrite to make the character more active. After Ali's debut as the lead, she asks Jack what he thinks about her outfit. I was thinking, "Ok, this is surreal. A press freebie to Las Vegas to watch Cher perform organized by Screen Gems was generally credited with the film's erroneous nomination. There wasn't anything Steven wanted, creatively, that anybody disagreed with. Essentially, spend money (the film was Screen Gems' most expensive picture to date) to look worn. [24], Burlesque received mixed reviews from critics. I think it was my 19th song I'd done with Cher, and I knew what it would sound like in my head, but it sounded better, if that's possible. Culpepper, Aguilera, and Antin all agreed on Cher, but the issue lay with the stars availability. ANTIN: The day we shot "Welcome to Burlesque," I'd never seen Cher do the number. As the scope for Burlesque grew, the script underwent tweaks with help from writers John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck), Diablo Cody (Juno), and Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich). [jwplayer eTtrv57w-zhNYySv2] An interview with Christina Aguilera, who is making her feature film debut in the big screen musical BURLESQUE, starring opposite musical icon Cher. Its story is earnest and timeless: A vocally gifted, small-town waitress, Ali (Aguilera), leaves Iowa for Los. Meanwhile, Ali and Jack become romantically attracted. I remember him saying to me, I don't care about what you say, I just want to shoot the dance numbers." Once I hit a kick pattern, she loved it, and she started rapping. 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 Easy A actor played snarky stage manager Sean, who is best friends with Tess. I'd travel all over the world with her, and the one thing people would scream when they had the audiences lined up was "Cher, I loved you in Burlesque!" MICHAEL KAPLAN (costume designer): I wanted a modern take on burlesque with a retro feel and a nod to its history and origins. Im like, That was a week of my life, she remarked once. Burlesque marks Aguilera's first leading role, as well as Cher's first musical performance on screen. As a result, she manages to get a job as a waitress at the club. But there were many more meetings and conversations before she actually said yes. It sounded like an '80s power ballad, which I love, but it seemed incongruous in the movie. As of 2021, Eric Dane (Marcus) and Peter Gallagher (Vince) have both appeared on the television series Grey's Anatomy (2005-present). You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it improper," to which Mr. Knightley replies "Brother and sister! I can do it." The film earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture Musical or Comedy at the 66th Golden Globe Awards, where Cher's performance of "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", written by Diane Warren won the for Best Original Song. I was offered Mamma Mia with Meryl Streep but I was on the road so I couldn't do it. CULPEPPER: If I'm doing my job, it's protecting the studio, and if Steven's doing his job, he's being an advocate for the movie. The truth was that I didnt have any idea where to stand, not that I know where to stand now. . It was so cute. She unknowingly walks into a burlesque club run by Tess (Cher), which is facing financial hardship despite its talented group of dancers. Steven Antin's sister Robin was a member of the girl band the Pussycat Dolls. I can't even remember where. Cam Gigandet learned how to play the piano especially for the film. Ali leaves Marcus, after discovering his plans to sell the burlesque for money. -Welcome to the Hero/Protagonist wiki! If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! Steven and Christina were, creatively, on the same page. Shawn Roberts was briefly considered for the role of Jack Miller. I mean, it was, like, she was really up there. But I don't have one number in that movie that I wish was a different number. Lisa Kudrow was considered for the role of Ali. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. The soundtrack includes a mix of original and cover songs. She'd rehearse, even at home, because Christina's not showing up to not be the best on set. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 37% based on 178 reviews, with an average rating of 4.90/10. But it was the right song for her and the movie. Overall, it has grossed over $30,053,366 on video sales (DVD and Blu-ray sales) in United States alone. Burlesque was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Picture [and won for Diane Warren's song]. She later tells Tess about his plan, and they inform the owner (James Brolin) of new million-dollar condos being sold across the street. A third TV spot also aired the following day during Dancing with the Stars, later followed by another during MTV's Jersey Shore. Cher started laughing hysterically and said, "Well, I hope that doesn't become necessary!". Cher's "You Haven't Seen the Last of Me", which was written by Diane Warren, won the award. Starring: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Alan Cumming Watch all you want. The "Dirrty" singer added that she channeled her lack of acting experience into the character. [11], Burlesque started shooting on November 9, 2009[3] and ended on March 3, 2010. https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Burlesque?id=c_vDxZzPzHQA small town singer (Christina Aguilera) moves to the big city for her chance at stardom when she discovers Burlesque, a glamorous nightclub packed with dancers, sizzling musical numbers, and an owner (Cher) in need of a star. There wasnt anything Steven wanted, creatively, that anybody disagreed with. We were up against huge titles. But, Christina worked so hard. Honestly, I didn't do a very good job. In conjunction with the image of the modern, independent woman, these women were exploring their sexuality and flaunting their agency, although often in a manner directly dictated by the male gaze. it became more about the pieces and not the movie. I said, "Ok, let's see it!" Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from, Behind the music: High Fidelity stars look back on the cult-classic film 20 years later, The rise and fall and rise of Kevin Smith's Mallrats. As time went by, she felt a lot more comfortable." The first TV spot premiered during the season 2 premiere of Fox's Glee on September 21, 2010. I was like, "No, tell her it's a new f---in' song!" At lunch, I went to Cher's trailer to say hi and check in. It was all very spontaneous. The DVD and Blu-ray sales exceed one million units and have grossed $20,563,918 in the United States alone. Antin filmed Aguileras performance too. When she came to set, we needed to have a melting time to coalesce the whole thing into what it ultimately became. FAYE: "Tough Lover" went through an awful lot of changes. It was a long process. Ali wants to audition but finds herself working at the club as a waitress. I think you should give it to someone else.' Alice "Ali" Marilyn Rose ( Christina Aguilera) is a young waitress from Iowa who dreams of becoming a professional dancer following her mother's death during childhood. She also performed "Express" on the final of the seventh series of The X Factor which received criticism and complaints for the raunchy content. The first instrumental Ali dances to during her audition is the background music from "Nasty Naughty Boy," performed by Christina Aguilera. It's important to have a communication and a special understanding of each other. Second, similar choreography. It came up so much, more than anything else. [41] The Burlesque stage musical was supposed to open at the Paper Mill Playhouse, New Jersey, in Autumn 2020, followed by a Broadway theatre adaptation, but the plans were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What, I don't have a brain? In mid-2010, a melodramatic trailer that didn't match the film's tone was poorly received ("everyone thought it was going to be Showgirls," Culpepper jokes), though a second cut fared better. Once in L.A., she tries and fails at every audition she does until one night, she finds herself unknowingly in a burlesque club when she hears the music on the street. The controversy on the set was the number of days and getting the movie done so it wouldn't go over budget. Coming Wednesday Grammy-winning divas Cher and Christina Aguilera star in this musical drama, which quickly became a camp classic. In today's world, that's all you hope for. But leaving her star persona behind to disappear into a character was new to her, and she committed to a grueling rehearsal schedule atop heavy contributions to the soundtrack. [9], Cher accepted the supporting role of Tess Scali because she wanted to sing in a movie and thought this would be her last opportunity to do so. When she discovers the spectacular revue of the Burlesque Lounge, a cabaret that was once the reference, the young woman is immediately fascinated. [29] Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter called Burlesque "a refreshing throwback to movie musicals that celebrates its stars while indulging in sexy fun" and also praised Aguilera's acting and singing. In the morning, Natalie unexpectedly returns from New York and finds the two in bed together. 50s Burlesque By the 1950s burlesque had been clamped down on in New York. Jack denies this, and while trying to fix things, he asks Ali to leave. Promoting the film became a push-and-pull between appealing to mainstream audiences and staying true to the film's soul. At the head of it all is Cher's Tess, the club's tough-as-nails owner struggling to keep the venue afloat after the 2008 financial crisis, who gambles it all on Ali's voice as she attempts to turn a promising newcomer into a star and a profit in the process. 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. But it takes luck and extraordinary talent for a star to shine to the point of dazzling the public. Marla (as Wendy Benson) Tisha French . She finally read it and agreed to a meeting with Clint and [then-Sony Motion Picture Chairperson] Amy Pascal. Although Cher enjoyed her time working on the movie, she admitted in 2013 that she wasn't proud of the project. There was me saying "Hey, you've got to move on," and him saying, "I don't have it, I'm not going to move on." The brand also featured in classic Dirty Love (2005), starring Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Carmen Electra. I called Steven [and told him] it was a sign he should make this movie. The "Believe" singer told Collider in November 2010 that she felt an immediate connection to Aguilera, whom she tried to mentor during filming. [38], The week after Thanksgiving, Burlesque experienced a substantial decrease on ticket sales, earning $9.65 million ($6.1 million for the weekend), for a total of $26.98 million for its first twelve days. I've got this." What is the Hindi language plot outline for Burlesque (2010)? Antin wanted a big, familiar face for the role of Tess, and Antin had considered Queen Latifah or Michelle Pfeiffer for the role of the club owner Tess. alum shines in a few scenes as Tess' ex-husband, Vince, who wants to sell the burlesque club to Marcus. "I also had to have a balance of starting out very vulnerable and wide-eyed and naive," she explained. I went to her house alone with just the two of us for another meeting. 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. But, like Tess and her wise, right-hand gay, Sean (Stanley Tucci), the film's journey became all about making do with what you have and throwing a little glitter over the grease when the odds are stacked against you. Marcus (Eric Dane), a wealthy clubgoer, becomes infatuated with Ali, who begins spending time with him, making Jack jealous. Jana Kramer was considered for the role of Tess. In the scene where Marcus meets with Tess about his offer, he is seen playing with a ring on his wedding finger when the camera pans to him after Tess's Sandbox comment. . The costumes for the film's finale were made from a variety of chains I bought at hardware stores. [12] It was later further revised by Susannah Grant, also uncredited. Shout-Out: After Ali's debut as the lead, she asks Jack what he thinks about her outfit. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The Twilight star's character, Jack, is a bartender at the club who captures Ali's heart despite being engaged to another woman (Dianna Agron). Amy really wanted Cher, and so did Clint. Once in L.A., she tries and fails at every audition she does until one night, she finds herself unknowingly in aburlesqueclub when she hears the music on the street. Kristen Bell (Nikki) and David Walton (Mark the DJ) starred in Bad Moms (2016) as Kiki and Mike, respectively. Cher was on a soundstage doing a voiceover for Zookeeper. Anyway, we worked it out and I shot the number in what turned out to be a very long day. After leaving Iowa with stars in her eyes, Ali arrives at a Los Angeles burlesque lounge with dreams of taking the stage with her soaring voice. The film originally had a different ending a nod to the Julia Roberts classic Pretty Woman that Antin retooled. RELATED:Hamilton: 10 Differences Between The Real-life Events And The Broadway Show. Aguilera and Cher developed a close bond behind-the-scenes of the film that emulated their characters' budding mother-daughter relationship in the movie.
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