5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Burlesque (2010)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Overview
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily focuses on universal themes of individual ambition, talent, and the pursuit of dreams within an entertainment context, without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies from either side, thus balancing any potential leanings.
The movie features visible diversity within its cast, though without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of ambition and performance, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities without making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
Burlesque features Sean, a gay character, portrayed with dignity, competence, and as a deeply supportive friend. His sexuality is present but not a source of conflict or ridicule, contributing to an overall affirming depiction. The film's stance towards its LGBTQ+ characters is respectful and empathetic.
The film "Burlesque" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the lives and performances of cisgender women within a burlesque club setting, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Burlesque is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there is no pre-established gender to be swapped from.
Burlesque (2010) is an original musical film with no prior source material, historical figures, or established characters. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no pre-existing canonical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
3.7
4.7
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