Burlesque (2010 American film)

Burlesque is a 2010 backstage musical film about a small-town girl who ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer. Written and directed by Steven Antin. In a city of dreams and beyond your imagination, there exists a magical world that comes to life. Ali Rose If I'm not 20 times better than "boobs for brains" over there, you don't have to pay me. Tess Let me help you. First of all, you gotta wet it if you want a clean line... close your eyes, when you're putting on your makeup it's like you're an artist, but instead of painting a canvas you're painting a face. Didn't you ever watch your mom put on her makeup? Nikki I will not be upstaged by some slut with mutant lungs. Dialogue Sean: So, is Ali short for anything? Ali: Oh, yeah, it's short for Alice. Sean: Alice, hm? Well, welcome to Wonderland. Ali: Jack, why did you leave Kentucky? Jack: Well, why did you leave Iowa? Ali: Because I looked around and realized there wasn't one person whose life I wanted. Jack: Exactly. Nikki: [annoyed] Didn't your mama ever tell you it's not polite to stare? Ali: You-You're just so damn beautiful, I... Nikki: Well in that case, screw your mama and stare away. Ali: No one would ever know. Nikki: Know what? Ali: That you're a dude. Tess: [Ali is auditioning] Hey Dave, cut it. Ali: H-hold on a second, I can do this! Tess: And I think that it's sweet that you think that you can. Marcus: Wow. I can't believe Tess has you buried in the kick line. Ali: She didn't know I sang. Marcus: Well, you certainly can. And you are way too good to be doing it here. Nikki: What the hell is that waitress doing here? I want that bitch out. Sean: And what did she ever do to you? Nikki: She said I looked like a drag queen! Sean: Well, that can't be the first time that's happened before. Vince: Have you read this letter from the bank? Tess: Vincent. How many times have I told you? No business during business hours. Vince: This isn't going away. You won't talk to me before the show, you won't talk to me after the show. It's like you're avoiding me. Tess: Well, I didn't divorce you to spend more time with you. Ali: Morning! Coffee? Jack: Black. Like my soul. Ali: I took the liberty of making breakfast. I hope you don't mind. It's the least I could do. Jack: Smells great. Ali: [referring to photo at kitchen counter] She's pretty. Your sister? Jack: Fiancée. Ali: You're straight? Jack: You thought I was gay? Ali: Yeah. Jack: Wait, why? Ali: I don't know. The day bed... the eyeliner... Jack: It's a very straight look. You know, it works at the club, Tess loves it... Ali: Okay. I should put on some pants. Jack: Probably. Jack: I'm just saying. Life is about the choices you make. Ali: The choices I make? You're a bartender-slash-piano player, who writes songs that are never ready. Tess: You know, not that I give a shit, but why is it that you want my club so badly? Marcus: I like it. When I see something I like, I have to have it. Been that way since I was a kid. Tess: That must have made you very popular in the sandbox. Marcus: [grins] I did okay. Marcus: Remember, you got that balloon payment due on the first. Tess: [annoyed, to Vince] Did you also tell him I have a tattoo on my ass? Vince: No... it's business. Marcus: I don't think you're gonna get another opportunity like this. So take it. Tess: [after some contemplation] No. Vince: She means not now. Tess: No, no. "Not now" means not now, Vince. "No" means no. Marcus, I don't care what you're offering. My club is not for sale. Cast Christina Aguilera - Alice Marilyn "Ali" Rose Cher - Tess Cam Gigandet - Jack Miller Kristen Bell - Nikki Stanley Tucci - Sean Eric Dane - Marcus Gerber Alan Cumming - Alexis Julianne Hough - Georgia Peter Gallagher - Vincent "Vince" Scali Dianna Agron - Natalie Glynn Turman - Harold Saint David Walton - Mark the DJ Terrence J - Dave Chelsea Traille - Coco Tyne Stecklein - Jesse Michael Landes - Greg Tanee McCall - Scarlett Blair Redford - James / Bumper Band Member James Brolin - Mr. Anderson Stephen Lee as Dwight External links 1126591 Burlesque Category:2010 films Category:Comedy-drama films Category:Musical films Category:LGBT-related films Category:Romantic drama films Category:2010s American films Category:Films set in Los Angeles Category:Films set in Iowa