Release

Synopsis

Madonna has always had a special relationship with the media. While many stars try desperately to avoid paparazzi's, Madonna has the power to manipulate the media to her advantage. In the over-exposure of her Erotica period, she decided to give director Alek Keshishian carte blanche to film her during her Blond Ambition Tour. The result is a controversial rockumentary with liveperformances (filmed in colour) and backstage scenes (in black & white).

Rating

Together with the Erotica album, the Sex book and later Body Of Evidence, this rockumentary played a major part in the controversy that surrounded Madonna in the early 90s. Question is if we finally get to see the real Madonna here, or if it's just another of her images? Through-out the movie, Madonna is always well-aware of the camera, sometimes to the extent that she behaves as unnatural as in her other movie parts. Still, the movie was an interesting combination of music performances and behind-the-scenes footage, and was at the time revolutionary for the genre of rockumentaries.
7/10

Awards

1992 American Cinema Editors: nomination for 'Best Edited Documentary' (Barry Alexander Brown)

1992 Razzie Awards: nomination for 'Worst Actress' (Madonna)