Yes - I've read some of the hate-mail toward this 1996 release, and conclude ... SHAME on y'all.
A film should be judged by its content and overall production - NOT the subject matter.
Elizabeth Berkley who broke ground as Jessie Spano in the hit teen sitcom 'Saved By the Bell', stars here as Nomi Malone; a former drug addict/prostitute from the east (wild guessing, based on her evasive background) following the alleged death of her parents. To battle uphill grinds in hitching rides toward L. A then Vegas, to pursue her dream as a top dancing showgirl (think Christina in 'Burlesque'). Getting burned by jerks, along the way. Which truly speaks of the exploitive treatment many women faced with misogyny. Treated as low life sex workers while fighting for their place legitimately as an artist/dancer. Something Berkley pulls off believably with deep intensity as a woman tired of the bull**** Similar to 'Striptease' in taken seriously as a woman and professional.
Gina Gershon deliciously plays Cristal Connors, a tuitive aged exotic dancer, still burning the moves in her 30--something tired loins, as star of the Stardust marquee "GODDESS'. That features class-A Broadway type dancers, in stylish erotic nudity. Shining her celeb status as much as her ego and talent can deliver gracefully. Kyle McLaughlin is somewhat believable in his role as Zach Carey, the proprietor of the Stardust Hotel, pursuing Nomi as his up-in-coming star understudy to Cristal, whom will at some point "retire" from the spot, as age catches up with her flexibility.
The rest of the supporting cast and dancers are reasonably well. Portraying the back scenes of strip joints. Some critiqued as 'too much tit and a**'. But what did they expect? Leave it to Beaver? It's called SHOWGIRLS for a reason. And is well produced for it's time.
Elizabeth Berkley deserves praise for her honest efforts in creating Nomi as she was meant to be portrayed. In a role that challenged her horizons as an actress and dancer.
A film should be judged by its content and overall production - NOT the subject matter.
Elizabeth Berkley who broke ground as Jessie Spano in the hit teen sitcom 'Saved By the Bell', stars here as Nomi Malone; a former drug addict/prostitute from the east (wild guessing, based on her evasive background) following the alleged death of her parents. To battle uphill grinds in hitching rides toward L. A then Vegas, to pursue her dream as a top dancing showgirl (think Christina in 'Burlesque'). Getting burned by jerks, along the way. Which truly speaks of the exploitive treatment many women faced with misogyny. Treated as low life sex workers while fighting for their place legitimately as an artist/dancer. Something Berkley pulls off believably with deep intensity as a woman tired of the bull**** Similar to 'Striptease' in taken seriously as a woman and professional.
Gina Gershon deliciously plays Cristal Connors, a tuitive aged exotic dancer, still burning the moves in her 30--something tired loins, as star of the Stardust marquee "GODDESS'. That features class-A Broadway type dancers, in stylish erotic nudity. Shining her celeb status as much as her ego and talent can deliver gracefully. Kyle McLaughlin is somewhat believable in his role as Zach Carey, the proprietor of the Stardust Hotel, pursuing Nomi as his up-in-coming star understudy to Cristal, whom will at some point "retire" from the spot, as age catches up with her flexibility.
The rest of the supporting cast and dancers are reasonably well. Portraying the back scenes of strip joints. Some critiqued as 'too much tit and a**'. But what did they expect? Leave it to Beaver? It's called SHOWGIRLS for a reason. And is well produced for it's time.
Elizabeth Berkley deserves praise for her honest efforts in creating Nomi as she was meant to be portrayed. In a role that challenged her horizons as an actress and dancer.
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