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Showgirls (1995) 4.3
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4.3/10 from 36,500 users
Metascore: 16/100
Reviews: 425 user | 154 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com A young drifter, named Nomi, arrives in Las Vegas to become a dancer and soon sets about clawing and pushing her way to become the top of the Vegas showgirls. Director:Paul VerhoevenWriter:Joe Eszterhas |
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Cast
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| Kyle MacLachlan | ... | ||
| Gina Gershon | ... | ||
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| Gina Ravera | ... | ||
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Phil Newkirk
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Marty Jacobsen
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Andrew Carver
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Michelle Johnston | ... |
Gay Carpenter
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Nomi Malone, a mysterious young girl with the ambition to dance embarks on a journey to Las Vegas to become a showgirl in a high-class hotel show. There she meets Molly, a seamstress at the Stardust Hotel and the two quickly become good friends. She gets a job as a lap dancer at the seedy Cheetah Club but after a chance meeting with Cristal Connors, the star of Goddess, the current show at the hotel where Molly works, Nomi manages to secure an audition for a spot on the chorus line.However she soon realises that fame comes with a price as her friendships, her morals and her soul are put to the test as she works her way up the ladder and eventually becomes the star of the show, stealing Cristal's part. She begins to wonder if all of her work was for nothing and if she can reclaim her life back before it is too late. Written by David Rush
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Leave Your Inhibitions At The Door See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated NC-17 for nudity and erotic sexuality throughout, and for some graphic language and sexual violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 September 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Les Girls de Las Vegas See more »Box Office
Budget:
$45,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
£729,483 (UK) (19 January 1996)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Jeff: Hop in, pard!
Nomi Malone: Where are you going?
Jeff: Vegas! Come on! This is your lucky day!
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Did You Know?
Trivia
One week before the movie's opening, writer Joe Eszterhas caused a small controversy during an interview where he called upon young people to use fake IDs to gain access to the NC-17 rated movie. See more »Goofs
When Nomi leaves the jail and is in her friend's car, they make a right turn and the crew is visible, reflected in the car's rear window. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jeff: Hop in, pard!
Nomi Malone: Where are you going?
Jeff: Vegas! Come on! This is your lucky day!
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I read through a few of these reviews and the general analysis seemed to be that this movie sucks more than the lead character does in the back room of the Cheetah Club. Well, I guess if you take it at face value, it does.
However, it's not meant to be taken that way (internally, with a glass of water?), and it's a shame that so many people did. Really, 'Showgirls' is a campy, funny movie. It's a riot. And it's supposed to be.
Elizabeth Berkley, in the lead role, plays her part like an actress on one of those day-time soaps - which is probably exactly what Verhoeven wanted. She does everything dramatically. She sits down, dramatically; she takes off her jacket, dramatically; and if you watch closely enough you'll even see her eating fries dramatically.
Gina Gershon as femme fatale/lead dancer Cristal gives the best performance of the film. She obviously is in sync with the director and has a lot of fun with the part, and if you only watch it for one reason, watch it for her. Because, in the words of L'Oreal, she's worth it. She's a great talent and it's a shame she's not recognised more widely.
Would I recommend it? I don't know. It depends on your taste. If you're looking for a drama, go elsewhere. If you're looking for a quirky, funny movie, and you don't mind lots of naked ladies running around all over the place (yes, even if you're female - I am, and I liked it), go rent it. It might surprise you.