So, which is it? A trash fire or a treasure? The helpful answer is:
Skip the R-rated TV edit. It cuts all the nudity and swearing, which removes the entire point. Go for the unrated director’s cut. And when Nomi screams “I’m gonna be somebody!” at the end, remember: She already is. Showgirls
Watch Showgirls as a sincere romance? You will hate it. The acting is too big. The dialogue is too weird (“It must be weird not having anyone cum on you”). So, which is it