Review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) by Samantha S — 09 Aug 2009

Pretty good, though very fictitious in spots. Angela Bassett is wonderful as Tina Turner.

This review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) was written by Samantha S on 09 Aug 2009.

What's Love Got to Do with It has generally received very positive reviews.

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What a spectacular film. Well written, well acted, and just all around well made. This film is very well deserving of all its accolades…

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By David Sterritt (1,643) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 28 Jul 2013

Angela Bassett gives a superbly versatile performance as the heroine, and Laurence Fishburne's portrayal of Ike Turner consolidates his status…

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By Laurelle M (2) on 10 Feb 2014

I absolutely love this film but I cant find it anywhere as I want to watch it again. really want the dvd or somewhere I cant find it to watch it…

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By Malcolm Johnson (219) for Hartford Courant (284) on 05 Jun 2018

Bassett ignites into a major star, a dazzling supernova, with her bravura acting and dancing as Tina Turner, a submissive wife who finally fights…

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Their nuanced performances give a spectrum of emotional shadings to a black-and-white script that casts Tina as the Beauty to Ike's unreconstructed…

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By Algitya P (59) on 19 May 2012

You're too shy to shine , Mrs.Bassett. But I love your biceps…

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By Est A (2) on 27 Apr 2012

One of my all time favourites! Bassett is remarkable…

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By Tony M (660) on 09 Feb 2014

What's Love Got To Do With It is a fine film. Good music and good acting. This is well worth seeing if you like Tina Turner's music…

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