Showgirls, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, has evolved from a critical disappointment into a cult classic, renowned for its bizarre and over-the-top nature. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Joe Eszterhas, the film features Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi, a determined drifter aspiring to be a dancer in Las Vegas. Her journey from a low-grade strip joint to a glamorous hotel show unveils themes of ambition and ruthlessness. The film is characterized by its unique style, blending elements of melodrama and eroticism, while questioning its odd directorial choices and acting performances.
"Showgirls has made a slow ascent from critical flop to kitsch cult favourite and now to a supposed tongue-out-of-cheek classic melodrama, showcasing its crassness."
"Elizabeth Berkley plays Nomi, a mysterious, beautiful drifter who arrives in Vegas, hoping to make it dancing in one of the hotel shows, with a streak of ruthlessness."
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