TC Candler's Review B-

Madonna... Andrea Corr called... She wants her song back!

I liked the daring of the film. The songs are memorable (most notably 'Another Suitcase in Another Hall' & 'I'd Be Surprisingly Good for You') and the visuals are spectacular. The only question to raise is the somewhat shaky casting of the two leads. Madonna's ego splashes off the screen with every shot... and frankly, I think she looks like a haggard old witch in this film. She even had the gall to steal one of the aforementioned songs from another character played by Andrea Corr, a singer who actually possesses a great voice, just so she could have more screen time. We are all painfully aware that Madonna's voice is pretty thin and abrasive... she is primarily a studio creation that can churn out pop hits with 'controversial' themes and new looks on a weekly basis. Madonna is not really suited to sing lengthy and vocal-heavy 'musical' numbers. I think this film may have approached greatness with other actors and a more musical director. As it stands, it is a brave attempt that merits a mild recommendation based solely on the fact that it isn't a run-of-the-mill Hollywood biopic.

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