Burlesque

Or should this be called 'Diva'? The old diva becomes mentor to the new diva.

Most films when they play tribute to other films, it is trying to emulate, does so in a way that is not so obvious. But this film unashamedly rips off so many other films that there does not appear to be one original idea in it. They say that there are no new ideas in film today and this one certainly proves it. There is nothing fresh about this film. Which would be fine if they weren't so obvious about it. But despite all this familiarity the film has a certain charm which you can't help but like. I probably should not say this but I think it is one of the gayest films I've ever seen. In this instance gay means homosexual. There are so many gay cliches that I can't see many straight men seeing this film unless they are forced to.

The two leads do excellent performances because they are basically playing themselves. I've always liked Cher and wished we could see her more often as she can be an excellent actress when given good material. However sadly she has chosen not to grow old gracefully. This is probably a good debut for Christina Aguilera because she is not required to stretch her acting skills that far. Essentially playing someone like herself. Which she's good at. The 'referencing' of other films also extends to the support cast. Not only have they taken the main plot from 'The Devil Wears Prada' but they have Stanley Tucci play the same character. Alan Cumming is there from the stage version of 'Cabaret'. Cam Gigandet does a nice job of being lovely eye candy. Kristen Bell is the only one who gets a decent part to play and as usual does a good job of it.

A film that screams gay. I can see this as being a good test for men to see if they are gay.