Review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) by Terry C — 30 Jan 2008

Wonderful biography of Tina Turner and an inspiration for women. Awesome movie.

This review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) was written by Terry C on 30 Jan 2008.

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

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By Trevor J (81) on 06 Sep 2012

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

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By Wild Willie N (184) on 14 Jul 2012

Good history of Tina Turner's life. Good acting for Angela Bassett and Lawernce Fishbourne's best movie…

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By Joyce J (121) on 21 Apr 2012

Compelling, I thought angela bassett shouldve recieved an academy award. and lawrence fishburne also. they both gave realism to the roles…

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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 Kathy M (128) on 20 May 2012

I also read the book to this before seeing the movie. Since reading Tina's book I have also read Ronnie Spector's Be My Baby…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 10 Nov 2018

Angela Bassett looks nothing like the real Tina Turner physically, but it is really impressive how she embodies her character so perfectly,…

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