Blu-ray Review – Who’s That Girl

Attempts are always made to turn music stars into movie stars. It's a Hollywood tradition, finding producers luring singers to become actors, hoping their legions of fans will make the leap and create some box office magic, remaining loyal to their favorites. In 1987, Madonna was everything in popular culture, managing to top the charts, sell out concerts, and dominate media attention, with her every move captured and scrutinized. Madonna was big business. And yet, when it came to making pictures, the superstar couldn't pay people to see her films. While her appearance in 1985's "Desperately Seeking Susan" garnered some attention, Madonna's foray into major roles crashed with 1986's "Shanghai Surprise." 1987's "Who's That Girl" also flopped, with the production aiming to bring out Madonna's bubbly best with an homage to classic screwball comedies, allowing her to mix elements of Betty Boop and Judy Holliday in an endeavor that's strictly out to please. The actual entertainment value of the effort isn't quite as strong, but director James Foley (coming off "At Close Range") always keeps "Who's That Girl" on the move. It's a wise choice to stick with speed, while Madonna remains charmingly excitable in the part, offering one of the better performances of her unsteady thespian career. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com