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Showgirls (1995)
Rate:
9
Viewed:
9/06
9/06:
Despite the bad press Showgirls received, it's actually a good, unique, and interesting picture.
What I like the most is the Greek tragedy principle at work: a young woman who instantly becomes famous and is surrounded
by insidious people who want to ruin her just for the hell of it. Of all the characters, the best is played by Gina
Gershon who's treacherous. As for Elizabeth Berkley, it's an outstanding job: unrestrained and raw with genuine acting
throughout.
Hopefully, Paul Verhoeven is proud of his work. Misunderstood by the public, Showgirls isn't about sex or nudity
which is rather relegated to the background. Instead, the film is about themes. One of them is female empowerment.
Another is putting women down because of their gender. By the way, that's a clever-looking movie poster, especially
when the body goes down to Elizabeth Berkley's leg. Whoever designed it should be commended.
All in all, Showgirls got unfairly trashed for the wrong reasons.