Review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) by Katinka T — 17 Sep 2007

Angela Bassett, play the heck out of the this movie.

This review of What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) was written by Katinka T on 17 Sep 2007.

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

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By Charles M (418) on 11 Apr 2012

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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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This the movie omg yes true story the lesson is when you've done all you can just stand up for something…

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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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