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Tina Turner, that dynamic diva of pop/soul/R&B from the '60s to the '90s, sings like a woman whose life story is every bit as rough and tough as her voice. And What's Love Got to Do With It, based on her autobiographical account (in I, Tina, written with Kurt Loder) of her years under the iron fist of her abusive husband and musical partner/Svengali Ike, is further proof of what we've always known about Tina: She's what you call a survivor. The movie is sort of the Disney version of Tina Turner's story--a glossy but thoroughly enjoyable, old-fashioned showbiz biopic with laughs, tears, great music, and outrageous (but faithful) period decor, costumes, makeup, and hairstyles. Our Heroine triumphs not only over the rigorous demands of her career in the music business, but finally manages to bust out of her troubled, violent marriage as well and become her own person. This is a movie that'll have you shouting at the top of your lungs: "You go, girl!" --Jim Emerson
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"What's Love Got To Do With It
July 27 2009
Format:DVD
Ìt is a great movie in showing the true lives of the stars. It is being used as a teaching tool for women who have been abused by their spouses. It is a hard movie to watch for these women and as their healing continues it gets easier as they heal.
GREAT BIO PIC...
Aug 10 2006
Format:DVD
This is an incredible, highly energized film about the life of rock and roll diva, Tina Turner, and her stormy relationship with her controlling and physically abusive husband, Ike Turner. Award calibre performances are turned in by Angela Bassett, as Tina, and Laurence Fishburne, as Ike. They are both absolutely riveting.
Ms. Bassett plays Tina with all the earthy charm and sexual magnetism of the real life Tina Turner. Laurence Fishburne gives an amazingly effective performance as Ike, at once both repellent and charismatic. The movie focuses on their relationship, one which sowed the seeds for the Tina Turner we know today.
What started out as a match made in heaven, quickly soured as Tina naturally took the lead musically in their Ike and Tina Turner Revue. When it became clear that Tina was the one for which the fans were clamoring, Ike did not take lightly to being second banana, and their relationship became one of domestic discord and abuse, with Ike easing into the role of abusive husband with relative ease.
When Tina finally had had enough, she divorced Ike, taking nothing from the marriage except her children and her show business name, the name she earned. From there, she went on to rebuild her life and career, becoming the world reknowned rock and roll diva she is today. Ike, a substance abuser, ended up in prison for narcotics possession and fell into relative obscurity, little more than a footnote in rock and roll history.
This is a film well worth watching, with great performances and great music.
Ms. Bassett plays Tina with all the earthy charm and sexual magnetism of the real life Tina Turner. Laurence Fishburne gives an amazingly effective performance as Ike, at once both repellent and charismatic. The movie focuses on their relationship, one which sowed the seeds for the Tina Turner we know today.
What started out as a match made in heaven, quickly soured as Tina naturally took the lead musically in their Ike and Tina Turner Revue. When it became clear that Tina was the one for which the fans were clamoring, Ike did not take lightly to being second banana, and their relationship became one of domestic discord and abuse, with Ike easing into the role of abusive husband with relative ease.
When Tina finally had had enough, she divorced Ike, taking nothing from the marriage except her children and her show business name, the name she earned. From there, she went on to rebuild her life and career, becoming the world reknowned rock and roll diva she is today. Ike, a substance abuser, ended up in prison for narcotics possession and fell into relative obscurity, little more than a footnote in rock and roll history.
This is a film well worth watching, with great performances and great music.
All that I can say is...
Jun 19 2004
Format:DVD
WOW! I have seen this movie hundred's of times and I never get sick of it. Angela Bassett does an excellent job potraying Tina Turner, from the costumes, the singing, to the emotions, it was all wonderful. Laurence Fishbourne is FANTASTIC as Ike Turner, he embodies the real Ike Turner's personality so well. It's a conspiricy that NEITHER Angela B. Or Laurence F. recieved an oscar for their roles in this movie because they both gave excellent performances. Vanessa Bellcalloway also gives a suprisingly good performance.
I dont feel the need to go into detail because I think most people know the movie is about Tina Turner's life and how Ike was horrible to her and abused her THIS MOVIE WILL MAKE YOU laugh at Ike's ignorant and at the same time wanna smack him for how mean he is. You will cheer for Tina, when she finally gets away from that man. BUY IT NOW!
I dont feel the need to go into detail because I think most people know the movie is about Tina Turner's life and how Ike was horrible to her and abused her THIS MOVIE WILL MAKE YOU laugh at Ike's ignorant and at the same time wanna smack him for how mean he is. You will cheer for Tina, when she finally gets away from that man. BUY IT NOW!
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ANGELA IS WONDERFUL !
Even though Dorothy Dandridge & Whoopi Goldberg have the most incredible performances by any actresses Angela's personification as Tina made me forget that she wasnt Tina. Read more
Published on July 8 2004
Angela Bassett Deserved the Oscar, not Halle Berry
That is my sentiment. When Angela Bassett exploded on the silver screen as the irrepressible Tina Turner and was nominated for an Oscar....I was certain she would win. Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by Kendrik Lau
Classic Movie
Great acting, great music. I have watched this at least 6 times over the years. My only complaint -the DVD contains no extras- no commentary, no deleted scenes or anything. Read more
Published on Mar 26 2004 by Glenn Nippert
What does it have do wit AnyTHING?!?
Just kidding. I didn't know anything much about Tina Turner except that she is a music legend and that she once got in a catfight with Elton John. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by "krazyoldkeegorman"
What did Tina think?
Firstly, I really enjoyed this movie. I didn't think that Angela Bassett looked like Tina at all, but her performance was so convincing that this aspect became irrelevant that you... Read more
Published on Dec 15 2003 by William
MS. BASSETT DESERVED THE OSCAR
I still remember seeing Tina Turner in concert many years ago. Wow, what a dynamo! Few artists can rival the pure energy (and career longevity) of Tina and Angela Bassett captures... Read more
Published on May 14 2003 by nada
Bassett and Fishbourne in a riveting tour de force
Adapted from pop-rock-blues dynamo Tina Turner's autobiographical "I, Tina" and bearing the same title as the solo smash that sent her solo career through the stratosphere, "What's... Read more
Published on Feb 27 2003 by Christopher M. MacNeil
WELL DONE TINA AND IKE.
MAN WHAT CANT U SAY BOUT THIS MOVIE. IT WAS EVERYTING. THE ONLY THING I DIDNT LIKE BOUT THE MOVIE WAS HOW THE MAMMY ACTED. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2003 by Erica
unbelievable
this movie was such a load of garbage, i can't believe so many people liked it. i happened to see the first 20 minutes or so on some cable channel and i thought it was just another... Read more
Published on Sep 14 2002 by resident_out_of_touch
This movie was entertaining.........NOT
...Read the book first, then watch the movie, then look at [Tina's] present life. this movie was hysterically entertaining, I laughed through half the scenes the fight scenes were... Read more
Published on July 6 2002 by E. D. Daniels
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