Burlesque (2010) + Extras [w/Commentary]

The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. With the Lounge's troupe members becoming increasingly distracted by personal problems and a threat coming from a wealthy businessman's quest to buy the spot from Tess, the good fortune seems to have abandoned the club altogether. Meanwhile, the life of Ali, a small-town girl from Iowa, is about to change dramatically. Hired by Tess as a waitress at the Lounge, Ali escapes a hollow past and quickly falls in love with the art of burlesque. Backed by newfound friends amongst the theater's crew, she manages to fulfill her dreams of being on stage herself. Things take a dramatic turn though when Ali's big voice makes her become the main attraction of the revue.



Audio Commentary by writer/director Steven Antin

Extras:
Burlesque Featurettes
– Burlesque is Back! (3:19): A look at the modern refreshing of the Burlesque, described as before being "middle or low class theater."
– The Performers: The Cast of Burlesque (8:50): Cast and crew praise the performances of Christina Aguilera, Cher, Stanley Tucci, Cam Gigandet, Eric Dane, Kristen Bell, and Julianne Hough.
– Setting the Stage: Production Design & Photography (4:10): An overview of the film's period-specific set design and photographic appearance.
– Inside the Dressing Room: Creating the Burlesque Look (5:46): A brief look at the film's costumes.
– The Set List: The Music & Choreography of Burlesque (11:02): Cast and crew discuss the film's music and the challenges of perfecting the intricate dance moves.