Tina Turner biopic starring Angela Bassett (in a Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated performance) and Laurence Fishburne (also nominated for an...
Tina Turner biopic starring Angela Bassett (in a Golden Globe-winning and Oscar-nominated performance) and Laurence Fishburne (also nominated for an Oscar) and based loosely on Tina's autobiography, I, Tina (which she co-wrote with Kurt Loder of Rolling Stone fame).
'Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner -- born Anna Mae Bullock -- discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner, who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her succeed. As a musical team, Ike and Tina take the charts by storm. But as his physical abuse worsens, Tina has to make the tough decision to leave Ike and set out on her own.' (Official synopsis)
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Where to watch What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
97 %58 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
88 %52,361 reviewsAudience score rating
"A passionate personal and professional drama that hits both the high and low notes of an extraordinary career."
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Variety
Variety"Uncommonly honest and unflinching..."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"A melodrama... in the hermetically sealed bio-pic format."
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post"A splashy, volatile, crowd- pleasing rock-star melodrama that makes up in sheer emotional wallop what it sometimes lacks in finesse."
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly"The brilliant, mercurial portrayal of Ike Turner by Laurence Fishburne is what elevates What's Love Got to Do With It beyond the realm of run-of-the-mill biography."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Angela Bassett... pins down the singer's gestures with amazing precision. Top honours, however, belong to Fishburne's swaggering, savage portrayal of Ike."
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Time Out
Time Out"A powerful portrait of emotional endurance, propelled by the outstanding performances of Bassett and Fishburne..."
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Seattle Times
Seattle Times"Though the picture rightfully belongs to Bassett, a final word must be said about Fishburne, who never fails to make Ike seem human if not defensible. Even in defeat, he is remarkably compelling."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"A powerful, joyful, raw, energetically acted bio-pic..."
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune"Fishburne's astonishing portrayal of Ike is what holds the movie together."
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The New Yorker
The New YorkerWhat's Love Got to Do with It (1993) | Details
Award winner- Winner, Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Bassett), 1993 Golden Globes.
- Rating
- 18,
- Runtime
- 118
- Genre
- Drama, Music, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
