Review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) by Rene Rodriguez for Miami Herald — 25 Aug 2009
As a truthful account of the life of Tina Turner or as a faithful adaptation of her as-told-to autobiography, I, Tina, this 1993 film can't be taken too seriously. But as a powerhouse showcase for the acting talents of Angela Bassett (who plays Turner) and Laurence Fishburne (who plays her abusive husband, Ike) and as a potent portrayal of wife beating and the emotions that surround it (in this case, Ike's professional envy and Tina's stoic acceptance of abuse), it's quite a show.
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This review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) was written by Rene Rodriguez and published by Miami Herald on 25 Aug 2009.
What's Love Got to Do with It has generally received very positive reviews.
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