| Overall: | C- |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | D+ |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Run Time: | 118 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 01 Mar 2011 |
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Why Is Burlesque Rated PG-13?
Violence: A woman smashes the window of another’s car after a verbal fight. Several other characters also exchange angry words.
Sexual Content: Characters wear revealing and skimpy dance costumes. Male buttock nudity and female back nudity is seen. Dancers performer erotic and sexually suggestive dance moves. Hetero and homosexual sex is implied. Couples are seen in bed together. A man and woman kiss.
Language: The script includes a strong sexual expletive, profanities, scatological slang and numerous sexually suggestive comments.
Alcohol / Drug Use: Characters drink frequently in a bar setting and at home. Several characters drink to deal with problems. Some are portrayed as being drunk. Cigars and cigarette use is depicted.
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
