Madonna: Truth or Dare
(1991),
Director: Alek Keshishian, rated R for language,
strong sexual dialogue
The Ultimate Dare is to
tell the Truth.
 Starring:
Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Haris, Lius Camacho, Oliver Crumes
Jr., Salim Gauwloos, Kevin Alexander Stea, Gabriel Trupin,
CarltonWilborn, Sharon Gault
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"I know I'm not the
best singer and I know I'm not the best dancer, but I'm not
interested in that. I'm interested in pushing people's buttons,
in being provocative and in being political." -
Madonna
Why watch this?
Love her or hate her... she's got something to say.
Plot Summary:
The documentary chronicles the personal and professional
experiences of Madonna during her 1990 "Blonde Ambition"
international concert tour. The film combines electrifying
on-stage musical numbers with intimate, behind-the-scenes
moments captured in black and white. It provides an unfiltered
look at her relationships with her entourage, dancers, and
family, revealing both the spectacle of her public persona and
her private life.
Dad's Preview:
Here comes another damned strong woman. Why can't she just sing
and dance and shake her ass, like the rest? Madonna is good at
creating controversy. It fuels her. I, personally, love that
about her. In fact, I have recurring dreams where we are close
friends. During the Blonde Ambition tour, it can be
argued that she was at the top of her pop ascension. She was a
major concert draw, an actress, and dating Warren freakin'
Beatty. This quasi-documentary is both shamelessly staged and
brutally honest. It jumps from color to black and white. It's
tender and rude. but at no time does it shy away from this
simple fact: Madonna is a force of nature, and at some point,
you have to respect that. Here's to you, my little Italian
sweetheart. I'll see you at our next nocturnal visitation.

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