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Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991), Director: Alek Keshishian, rated R for language, strong sexual dialogue

The Ultimate Dare is to tell the Truth.

Film ClipStarring: 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. 


Boy Toy Inc., Propaganda Films; Miramax Films

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