Showgirls

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Summary: a masterpiece ! lemme tell ya again, A MASTERPIECE !
Review: This is not what you think it is. It is a story about one woman's journey, which takes place in Las Vegas. What I like about the movie is that the Elizabeth Berkley character tries to survive her life which is totally messed up. I have seen it at least 10 times at theaters, still want to watch it over and over on DVD. I have seen other Paul Verhoeven's films such as "Robojox," "Starbugs" and "Invisible Man in Love," but this one is one hellba movie. I have heard that Paul Verhoeven and the writer talk about the sequel to it right after the movie came out. I hope that happens in the near future.

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Summary: Move Over 'Citizen Kane', Showgirls is Number One
Review: Showgirls is a modern film masterpiece, it is a movie of such grace and beauty that at times it is an overwhelming viewing experience, truly one tends to get wrapped up in its intricate plot and complex characterizations. Elizabeth Berkeley delivers a nuanced performance of such subtlety that the viewer is left deeply moved, she is an actor we can expect to hear more from in the future, in fact the only complaint I have with her acting is that it is so naturalistic and compelling that it tends to overshadow the film's other touching performances which includes a turn by Kyle MacLachlan that reveals his raw talent, it is a role which only an actor of his stature could handle, the scenes he shares with Elizabeth Berkeley are among the greatest in recent film history, this is a film that really delivers and will set the bar higher than ever for honest human relationships depicted on film, I think it is safe to say this is the best film of the decade, maybe of the century. Buy this and watch it with an open mind, but make sure you have plenty of tissues because it is a tear-jerker if there ever was one.

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Summary: Awesome skin flick
Review: I finally rented it after hearing all the negative [stuff] about it. Just goes to show you need to see a movie and judge it for YOURSELF! I enjoyed it beyond any expectations. I have now purchased it for my DVD collection. Elizabeth Berkley is hot (except her rear view wasn't all that great...) but Gina... YUMMY. The very ending was a bit easy, but comical. I loved the movie.

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Summary: Disturbing and Amazing
Review: This is a great movie. Verhoeven has made many great movies, with the exception of his last "Hollow man" which I found incomplete.

However, I think Showgirls is an instance where most Americans don't get the point, whereas (Northern?) Europeans do get it. Americans seem to think that humorous movies have to be inherently inoffensive. That's not the case, and that is obviously not what Verhoeven (who is Dutch) did here.

This is not a "good bad movie", and it's not inane in any way. It's obscene, it's camp and it is a dramaturgical masterpiece. Also the acting is top notch and the photography wonderful. The only thing that made people hate this movie is because it deals with sex in a camp and unpretentious way. It's a modern "All about Eve" and it's right up there among the Ninja-feminist flicks such as Faster Pussycat by Russ Meyer (but the ending of the movie is better).

It's already reached cult status.

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Summary: Highly Underrated, The Plan 9 From Outer Space Of Our Time
Review: Showgirls, by Paul Verhoeven, is definatly the sleaziest movie ever made. But is is also really underrated. Showgirls is basicly a American Dream movie, about a girl who goes to a town to make it big. Showgirls is filled of nudity, but not very much hardcore sex. If you wanna see a so bad it is good movie, see this one.

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Summary: haunting, lingering beauty..,
Review: (Revised) Art at the prow, and beauty at the helm, so saileth we. . .

Please forgive me as I get off to a slow start: I can barely press the keys as I write this review. Such haunting beauty, such lofty mind stimulation does this film contain: America shall surely defeat its enemies once its brain-power is finally built upon rich cultural assimilations such as these.

My mind reels to think of the true-to-life, bare-bones description of the struggling starlet in the nightmare/romance world of modern burlesque. This is the essential theme of the mighty SHOWGIRLS, and I wish that all persons would vibrate to its theme with the heartfelt concern that I and others have.

Many claim to have been healed by the seeing of this film. Souls cleansed, minds and spirits renewed, it has been as a laying-on of hands. I make no guarantees, but it is certainly worth a try. It may function also, as a sort of insurance for the future, for those who may live, yet suffer not at present. Do, please, consider the possibility of its thaumaturgical powers. Again I make no claims, or promises...yet, one never knows, does one...

It is available in a few different forms, or editions. One is VHS, and is rectangular and box-like, recalling Pandora. Another is DVD, and is round, flat, and disc-like. It is very shiny on one side. It features a hole in the middle. It recalls many ancient depictions of the Sun. These solar depictions can be found in the religious and mythological artwork of many cultures. They are rich in meaning.

Buy this film. Buy many copies. For friends, family, far and wide. For shut-ins, the ill, the disenfranchised, the struggling, the homeless. Perhaps our President could see to it that copies are included in C.A.R.E. packages sent 'round the world, that the needy and underprivileged everywhere may partake of our rich cultural heritage and the enlightenment it has to offer.

Let no stone remained unturned. Is there a better kind of diplomacy?

However, I can endure this no longer, my good reader. I must retire from this task. Tears line my eyes. I have shared with you. My hands shudder from the experience. I falter. I quiver. I am palsied with bliss. I have longed to offer to humanity. I have now taken full advantage of that opportunity.


The thought of such mutually enriched brotherhood is staggering, dizzying -- as it should, as it must be. But, if I can bring just one person out of the darkness to the paradise, ecstasy, and consciousness-raising experience that is SHOWGIRLS, it will have all been worthwhile.

I have done all I can, for now. Please do your part. Buy, rent, see, 'OWN' this film.

Let it possess you. You are safe now. You are free...

And get the t-shirt. And go out and stand in the rain.

... and Look Upwards... and Wonder...

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Summary: i'm not afraid to say this
Review: no one wants to admit this but i think if show girls didn't have as much oposition that it had it would have done quite well at the box office (yeah i said it).what i mean about oposition is the fact some theaters refused to show it.but honestly nobody watched this to see good acting or plot.even if this movie did have it it still wouldn't matter.people wanted the strong sexual content even some female viewers.

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Summary: Showgirls = Superb!
Review: Showgirls is a daring movie. The script is absolutely intriguing while the girl we all remembered as "jessi" from Saved by the Bell (Elizabeth Berkley) performed beautifully. I bought this DVD ...from a local electronic store thinking that it'd be one of those funny movies to own for fun (i.e. Glitter). It turned out that this film is deep. Aside from the frequent nude scenes of Elizabeth Berkley's gorgeous body, I was completely drawn into the twisted and bazaar events that occurs in Las Vegas show biz.

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you are expecting "jessi" then look away, cuz Elizabeth Berkeley is a dynamite in this film. I'd recommend this film to anyone over the age of 18.

ay of irvine

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Summary: so just kill me then, i liked this film.....
Review: despite all the horrible things you've read about showgirls or the many jokes people tell, we've all seen films which were much worse than showgirls. i can honestly state that elizabeth berkeley is a beautiful woman no matter what previous reviewers have stated & i believe her acting skills could actually be harnessed with given time. honestly, i can't understand why this film didn't fair better aside from the obvious nc-17 rating which seems to be a tremendous threat to the multiplex cinemas or general family-oriented theatres. showgirls really has something here for which should appeal to many viewers. first of all, paul verhoeven made this film on a humongous budget which should satisfy all you big-budget freaks who only open your wallet to see the most expensive films ever made. i don't have to point you out because you know who you are. secondly, the film does bost some terrific choreography not to mention fairly decent performances from the majority of the cast here. ok, so the script may be a bit campy & the dialogue cheesy at times but who really cares?? how many people actually go the movies anymore & comment on how much they enjoyed the dialogue? those of you who attended fast and the furious at your local movie theatre needn't bother to answer this question. all the timeless themes such as greed, revenge, and constant struggle to succeed in a dog eat dog world are present here. most importantly, this film reminds me of something russ meyer might've created such as beyond the valley of the dolls which should hold up well over a period of time. showgirls may not have been oscar worthy material but it's atleast entertaining and appears to be selling quite well when you look at the current amazon rank. despite all bad reviews from critics and moviegoers alike, showgirls has the potential to become a cult classic which people will be watching for years to come. this may be a guilty pleasure for most but i will not confess to being guilty on this one folks.

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Summary: Over-the-top Campiness makes a GREAT film!
Review: I'm not sure if the director intended for this movie to be as campy, melodramatic, and over-the-top tackiness to the extreme as it is. If he did though, then he made one of the best movies I've ever seen. It's so bad that it's good!