Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan


Starring:Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Laurie Metcalf, Robert Joy, Anna Levine, Will Patton, Peter Maloney, Steven Wright, John Turturro, Anne Carlisle, José Angel Santana, Giancarlo Esposito, Richard Hell, Rockets Redglare, Steve Bosh, Daisy Bradford, Annie Golden, Richard Edson
Director: Susan Seidelman
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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This likeable, feminist screwball comedy about several incidents of mistaken identity is remembered more as the film that made Madonna a movie star. She's flip, hip, and energetic as Susan, the wild tramp with whom bored, suburban New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) becomes obsessed after reading of her sexual conquests in the personal ads. Of course, since Madonna essentially played herself, the role's hardly a stretch. Director Susan Seidelmen presents a series of zany incidents too complicated to recount, but the result is that Roberta swaps lifestyles with her fixation to explore New Wave culture on New York's Lower East Side. It's territory Seidelmen knew well as her more offbeat, indie debut, Smithereens, reveled in the same setting. But where Smithereens took a more edgy approach to its characters, Susan is a fairy tale romantic comedy, and eventually becomes as conventional as the suburban characters it mocks by settling conflicts with predictable Hollywood formulae. Still, there's much to be enjoyed. The film's at its funniest when juxtaposing New York hip and New Jersey suburbia, like when Arquette's straight, suit-and-tie husband dances with Madonna in a punk club. The performances, too, are engaging, especially Arquette and Aidan Quinn, playing a romantic film projectionist who becomes her grubby Prince Charming. --Dave McCoy
Desperately Seeking Susan
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Movie!
  • A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture
  • Classic Madonna
  • Madonna restricted
  • remember this???
 Desperately Seeking Susan
Starring: Rosanna Arquette , Madonna , Aidan Quinn , Mark Blum , and Laurie Metcalf
Director: Susan Seidelman
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Blum, MarkBlum, Mark | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Edson, RichardEdson, Richard | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Esposito, GiancarloEsposito, Giancarlo | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Joy, RobertJoy, Robert | ( J ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
MadonnaMadonna | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Maloney, PeterMaloney, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Metcalf, LaurieMetcalf, Laurie | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Patton, WillPatton, Will | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Quinn, AidanQuinn, Aidan | ( Q ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Turturro, JohnTurturro, John | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
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ASIN: 0792845773
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Amazon.com

This likeable, feminist screwball comedy about several incidents of mistaken identity is remembered more as the film that made Madonna a movie star. She's flip, hip, and energetic as Susan, the wild tramp with whom bored, suburban New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) becomes obsessed after reading of her sexual conquests in the personal ads. Of course, since Madonna essentially played herself, the role's hardly a stretch. Director Susan Seidelmen presents a series of zany incidents too complicated to recount, but the result is that Roberta swaps lifestyles with her fixation to explore New Wave culture on New York's Lower East Side. It's territory Seidelmen knew well as her more offbeat, indie debut, Smithereens, reveled in the same setting. But where Smithereens took a more edgy approach to its characters, Susan is a fairy tale romantic comedy, and eventually becomes as conventional as the suburban characters it mocks by settling conflicts with predictable Hollywood formulae. Still, there's much to be enjoyed. The film's at its funniest when juxtaposing New York hip and New Jersey suburbia, like when Arquette's straight, suit-and-tie husband dances with Madonna in a punk club. The performances, too, are engaging, especially Arquette and Aidan Quinn, playing a romantic film projectionist who becomes her grubby Prince Charming. --Dave McCoy

Description

If you know what to look for, you can find almost anything in the personal ads...including the loveof your life! Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction) is "irresistible" (Newsweek) and, in her first starring role, pop star Madonna (Evita) gives a "marvelously comic" (Time) performance in this "delightful madcap comedy" (US) about mistaken identity. Bored New Jersey housewife Roberta (Arquette) fills her days by reading the personal ads and following an ongoing romance between "Jim" (Robert Joy) and "Susan" (Madonna), a mysterious drifter who leads the kind of free-spirited life about which Roberta can only dream. And dream she does, until the day she actually shows up at the couple's prearranged rendezvous in New York City...and after a bump on the head, a bout of amnesia turns Roberta into Susan and opens the door to intrigue, laughter and love!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie!.......2007-04-04

This movie has always been one of my favorites, so it makes sense that I made it a part of my collection. On the disk's special features there is an alternate ending which puts an intersting perspective to the movie.

5 out of 5 stars A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture.......2007-01-20

If I made a list of top ten actresses that I find attractive and interesting, you would probably find Rosanna Arquette. This movie gained attention from Madonna's role, but Arquette's character is what makes this movie good.

There are things I didn't like about this movie. I didn't like a scene with Madonna toward the end; a little too suggestive. Also, while the plot made a desertion of a marriage seem acceptable, it isn't.

However, if you want to be entertained, and want to see a side of society that you may never have experienced, and can put up with worldliness, this is a movie you might enjoy. Of course, if you bring the kids, watch it with them!!!

5 out of 5 stars Classic Madonna.......2007-01-10

This has to be one of Madonna's better films. Her acting was pretty good, even though she was mainly being herself. The hair, the clothes, and the sassy attitude was all old school Madonna. The movie itself was quite entertaining with Roberta (Rosanna Arquette) having amnesia and thinking she is Susan. This mix-up has Roberta adjusting to a world completely opposite of her own and coming out of her shell. Even though Rosanna was supposed to be the main star, Madonna stole the show.

5 out of 5 stars Madonna restricted.......2006-12-17

'Desperately Seeking Susan' must be the only enjoyable Madonna-movie around, for its plot is largely carried by the capable actress Rosanna Arquette.

Director Susan Seidelman managed to restrict Madonna to the popstar-image shown in the clips of her mid-eighties songs. By doing so, Seidelman fully allowed this movie's plot & atmosphere to reflect the spirit of mid-eighties Manhattan. Which makes 'Desperately Seeking Susan' pretty enjoyable today.

4 out of 5 stars remember this???.......2006-07-29

gotta love this was sooo excited to see this. Madonna at her best (well in my opinion) and just pure 80's fluff and fun.
Relive the past, love the music and enjoy!! I know I did and have introduced this to a whole new generation with much enjoyment.
Desperately Seeking Susan [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Movie!
  • A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture
  • Classic Madonna
  • Madonna restricted
  • remember this???
 Desperately Seeking Susan [Region 2]
Starring: Rosanna Arquette , Madonna , Aidan Quinn , Mark Blum , and Laurie Metcalf
Director: Susan Seidelman
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
Arquette, RosannaArquette, Rosanna | ( A ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Blum, MarkBlum, Mark | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Edson, RichardEdson, Richard | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Esposito, GiancarloEsposito, Giancarlo | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Joy, RobertJoy, Robert | ( J ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
MadonnaMadonna | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Maloney, PeterMaloney, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Metcalf, LaurieMetcalf, Laurie | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Patton, WillPatton, Will | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Quinn, AidanQuinn, Aidan | ( Q ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Turturro, JohnTurturro, John | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Wright, StevenWright, Steven | ( W ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Seidelman, SusanSeidelman, Susan | ( S ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
( D )( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:
  1. Who's That Girl?
  2. Shanghai Surprise (Special Edition)
  3. Dick Tracy
  4. Body of Evidence (Unrated)
  5. Madonna - The Girlie Show (Live Down Under)

ASIN: B00004U41A

Amazon.com

This likeable, feminist screwball comedy about several incidents of mistaken identity is remembered more as the film that made Madonna a movie star. She's flip, hip, and energetic as Susan, the wild tramp with whom bored, suburban New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) becomes obsessed after reading of her sexual conquests in the personal ads. Of course, since Madonna essentially played herself, the role's hardly a stretch. Director Susan Seidelmen presents a series of zany incidents too complicated to recount, but the result is that Roberta swaps lifestyles with her fixation to explore New Wave culture on New York's Lower East Side. It's territory Seidelmen knew well as her more offbeat, indie debut, Smithereens, reveled in the same setting. But where Smithereens took a more edgy approach to its characters, Susan is a fairy tale romantic comedy, and eventually becomes as conventional as the suburban characters it mocks by settling conflicts with predictable Hollywood formulae. Still, there's much to be enjoyed. The film's at its funniest when juxtaposing New York hip and New Jersey suburbia, like when Arquette's straight, suit-and-tie husband dances with Madonna in a punk club. The performances, too, are engaging, especially Arquette and Aidan Quinn, playing a romantic film projectionist who becomes her grubby Prince Charming. --Dave McCoy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie!.......2007-04-04

This movie has always been one of my favorites, so it makes sense that I made it a part of my collection. On the disk's special features there is an alternate ending which puts an intersting perspective to the movie.

5 out of 5 stars A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture.......2007-01-20

If I made a list of top ten actresses that I find attractive and interesting, you would probably find Rosanna Arquette. This movie gained attention from Madonna's role, but Arquette's character is what makes this movie good.

There are things I didn't like about this movie. I didn't like a scene with Madonna toward the end; a little too suggestive. Also, while the plot made a desertion of a marriage seem acceptable, it isn't.

However, if you want to be entertained, and want to see a side of society that you may never have experienced, and can put up with worldliness, this is a movie you might enjoy. Of course, if you bring the kids, watch it with them!!!

5 out of 5 stars Classic Madonna.......2007-01-10

This has to be one of Madonna's better films. Her acting was pretty good, even though she was mainly being herself. The hair, the clothes, and the sassy attitude was all old school Madonna. The movie itself was quite entertaining with Roberta (Rosanna Arquette) having amnesia and thinking she is Susan. This mix-up has Roberta adjusting to a world completely opposite of her own and coming out of her shell. Even though Rosanna was supposed to be the main star, Madonna stole the show.

5 out of 5 stars Madonna restricted.......2006-12-17

'Desperately Seeking Susan' must be the only enjoyable Madonna-movie around, for its plot is largely carried by the capable actress Rosanna Arquette.

Director Susan Seidelman managed to restrict Madonna to the popstar-image shown in the clips of her mid-eighties songs. By doing so, Seidelman fully allowed this movie's plot & atmosphere to reflect the spirit of mid-eighties Manhattan. Which makes 'Desperately Seeking Susan' pretty enjoyable today.

4 out of 5 stars remember this???.......2006-07-29

gotta love this was sooo excited to see this. Madonna at her best (well in my opinion) and just pure 80's fluff and fun.
Relive the past, love the music and enjoy!! I know I did and have introduced this to a whole new generation with much enjoyment.
Desperately Seeking Susan [Region 2]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Movie!
  • A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture
  • Classic Madonna
  • Madonna restricted
  • remember this???
 Desperately Seeking Susan [Region 2]
Starring: Rosanna Arquette , Madonna , Aidan Quinn , Mark Blum , and Laurie Metcalf
Director: Susan Seidelman
Manufacturer: MGM
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
Arquette, RosannaArquette, Rosanna | ( A ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Blum, MarkBlum, Mark | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Edson, RichardEdson, Richard | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Esposito, GiancarloEsposito, Giancarlo | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Joy, RobertJoy, Robert | ( J ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
MadonnaMadonna | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Maloney, PeterMaloney, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Metcalf, LaurieMetcalf, Laurie | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Patton, WillPatton, Will | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Quinn, AidanQuinn, Aidan | ( Q ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Turturro, JohnTurturro, John | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Wright, StevenWright, Steven | ( W ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
Seidelman, SusanSeidelman, Susan | ( S ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
All MGM TitlesAll MGM Titles | MGM Home Entertainment | Studio Specials | Stores | DVD | Video
( D )( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:
  1. Who's That Girl?
  2. Shanghai Surprise (Special Edition)
  3. Dick Tracy
  4. Body of Evidence (Unrated)
  5. Madonna - The Girlie Show (Live Down Under)

ASIN: B00004WZ8Q

Amazon.com

This likeable, feminist screwball comedy about several incidents of mistaken identity is remembered more as the film that made Madonna a movie star. She's flip, hip, and energetic as Susan, the wild tramp with whom bored, suburban New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) becomes obsessed after reading of her sexual conquests in the personal ads. Of course, since Madonna essentially played herself, the role's hardly a stretch. Director Susan Seidelmen presents a series of zany incidents too complicated to recount, but the result is that Roberta swaps lifestyles with her fixation to explore New Wave culture on New York's Lower East Side. It's territory Seidelmen knew well as her more offbeat, indie debut, Smithereens, reveled in the same setting. But where Smithereens took a more edgy approach to its characters, Susan is a fairy tale romantic comedy, and eventually becomes as conventional as the suburban characters it mocks by settling conflicts with predictable Hollywood formulae. Still, there's much to be enjoyed. The film's at its funniest when juxtaposing New York hip and New Jersey suburbia, like when Arquette's straight, suit-and-tie husband dances with Madonna in a punk club. The performances, too, are engaging, especially Arquette and Aidan Quinn, playing a romantic film projectionist who becomes her grubby Prince Charming. --Dave McCoy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie!.......2007-04-04

This movie has always been one of my favorites, so it makes sense that I made it a part of my collection. On the disk's special features there is an alternate ending which puts an intersting perspective to the movie.

5 out of 5 stars A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture.......2007-01-20

If I made a list of top ten actresses that I find attractive and interesting, you would probably find Rosanna Arquette. This movie gained attention from Madonna's role, but Arquette's character is what makes this movie good.

There are things I didn't like about this movie. I didn't like a scene with Madonna toward the end; a little too suggestive. Also, while the plot made a desertion of a marriage seem acceptable, it isn't.

However, if you want to be entertained, and want to see a side of society that you may never have experienced, and can put up with worldliness, this is a movie you might enjoy. Of course, if you bring the kids, watch it with them!!!

5 out of 5 stars Classic Madonna.......2007-01-10

This has to be one of Madonna's better films. Her acting was pretty good, even though she was mainly being herself. The hair, the clothes, and the sassy attitude was all old school Madonna. The movie itself was quite entertaining with Roberta (Rosanna Arquette) having amnesia and thinking she is Susan. This mix-up has Roberta adjusting to a world completely opposite of her own and coming out of her shell. Even though Rosanna was supposed to be the main star, Madonna stole the show.

5 out of 5 stars Madonna restricted.......2006-12-17

'Desperately Seeking Susan' must be the only enjoyable Madonna-movie around, for its plot is largely carried by the capable actress Rosanna Arquette.

Director Susan Seidelman managed to restrict Madonna to the popstar-image shown in the clips of her mid-eighties songs. By doing so, Seidelman fully allowed this movie's plot & atmosphere to reflect the spirit of mid-eighties Manhattan. Which makes 'Desperately Seeking Susan' pretty enjoyable today.

4 out of 5 stars remember this???.......2006-07-29

gotta love this was sooo excited to see this. Madonna at her best (well in my opinion) and just pure 80's fluff and fun.
Relive the past, love the music and enjoy!! I know I did and have introduced this to a whole new generation with much enjoyment.
Desperately Seeking Susan / Something Wild (Totally Awesome 80s Double Feature)
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Desperately Seeking Susan / Something Wild (Totally Awesome 80s Double Feature)
    Starring: Rosanna Arquette , Madonna , Aidan Quinn , Mark Blum , and Laurie Metcalf
    Director: Susan Seidelman , and Jonathan Demme
    Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

    GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
    Arquette, RosannaArquette, Rosanna | ( A ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Blum, MarkBlum, Mark | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Edson, RichardEdson, Richard | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Esposito, GiancarloEsposito, Giancarlo | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Joy, RobertJoy, Robert | ( J ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    MadonnaMadonna | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Maloney, PeterMaloney, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Metcalf, LaurieMetcalf, Laurie | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Patton, WillPatton, Will | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Quinn, AidanQuinn, Aidan | ( Q ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Turturro, JohnTurturro, John | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Wright, StevenWright, Steven | ( W ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Demme, JonathanDemme, Jonathan | ( D ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
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    Desperately Seeking Susan [Region 2]
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Movie!
    • A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture
    • Classic Madonna
    • Madonna restricted
    • remember this???
    		 Desperately Seeking Susan [Region 2]
    Starring: Rosanna Arquette , Madonna , Aidan Quinn , Mark Blum , and Laurie Metcalf
    Director: Susan Seidelman
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

    GeneralGeneral | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video
    Arquette, RosannaArquette, Rosanna | ( A ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Blum, MarkBlum, Mark | ( B ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Edson, RichardEdson, Richard | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Esposito, GiancarloEsposito, Giancarlo | ( E ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Joy, RobertJoy, Robert | ( J ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    MadonnaMadonna | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Maloney, PeterMaloney, Peter | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Metcalf, LaurieMetcalf, Laurie | ( M ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Patton, WillPatton, Will | ( P ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Quinn, AidanQuinn, Aidan | ( Q ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Turturro, JohnTurturro, John | ( T ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Wright, StevenWright, Steven | ( W ) | Actors & Actresses | Stores | DVD | Video
    Seidelman, SusanSeidelman, Susan | ( S ) | Directors | Stores | DVD | Video
    ( D )( D ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
    Similar Items:
    1. Who's That Girl?
    2. Shanghai Surprise (Special Edition)
    3. Dick Tracy
    4. Body of Evidence (Unrated)
    5. Madonna - The Girlie Show (Live Down Under)

    ASIN: B00004TYX5

    Amazon.com

    This likeable, feminist screwball comedy about several incidents of mistaken identity is remembered more as the film that made Madonna a movie star. She's flip, hip, and energetic as Susan, the wild tramp with whom bored, suburban New Jersey housewife Roberta Glass (Rosanna Arquette) becomes obsessed after reading of her sexual conquests in the personal ads. Of course, since Madonna essentially played herself, the role's hardly a stretch. Director Susan Seidelmen presents a series of zany incidents too complicated to recount, but the result is that Roberta swaps lifestyles with her fixation to explore New Wave culture on New York's Lower East Side. It's territory Seidelmen knew well as her more offbeat, indie debut, Smithereens, reveled in the same setting. But where Smithereens took a more edgy approach to its characters, Susan is a fairy tale romantic comedy, and eventually becomes as conventional as the suburban characters it mocks by settling conflicts with predictable Hollywood formulae. Still, there's much to be enjoyed. The film's at its funniest when juxtaposing New York hip and New Jersey suburbia, like when Arquette's straight, suit-and-tie husband dances with Madonna in a punk club. The performances, too, are engaging, especially Arquette and Aidan Quinn, playing a romantic film projectionist who becomes her grubby Prince Charming. --Dave McCoy

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Movie!.......2007-04-04

    This movie has always been one of my favorites, so it makes sense that I made it a part of my collection. On the disk's special features there is an alternate ending which puts an intersting perspective to the movie.

    5 out of 5 stars A Look At A Different Part Of Our Culture.......2007-01-20

    If I made a list of top ten actresses that I find attractive and interesting, you would probably find Rosanna Arquette. This movie gained attention from Madonna's role, but Arquette's character is what makes this movie good.

    There are things I didn't like about this movie. I didn't like a scene with Madonna toward the end; a little too suggestive. Also, while the plot made a desertion of a marriage seem acceptable, it isn't.

    However, if you want to be entertained, and want to see a side of society that you may never have experienced, and can put up with worldliness, this is a movie you might enjoy. Of course, if you bring the kids, watch it with them!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Classic Madonna.......2007-01-10

    This has to be one of Madonna's better films. Her acting was pretty good, even though she was mainly being herself. The hair, the clothes, and the sassy attitude was all old school Madonna. The movie itself was quite entertaining with Roberta (Rosanna Arquette) having amnesia and thinking she is Susan. This mix-up has Roberta adjusting to a world completely opposite of her own and coming out of her shell. Even though Rosanna was supposed to be the main star, Madonna stole the show.

    5 out of 5 stars Madonna restricted.......2006-12-17

    'Desperately Seeking Susan' must be the only enjoyable Madonna-movie around, for its plot is largely carried by the capable actress Rosanna Arquette.

    Director Susan Seidelman managed to restrict Madonna to the popstar-image shown in the clips of her mid-eighties songs. By doing so, Seidelman fully allowed this movie's plot & atmosphere to reflect the spirit of mid-eighties Manhattan. Which makes 'Desperately Seeking Susan' pretty enjoyable today.

    4 out of 5 stars remember this???.......2006-07-29

    gotta love this was sooo excited to see this. Madonna at her best (well in my opinion) and just pure 80's fluff and fun.
    Relive the past, love the music and enjoy!! I know I did and have introduced this to a whole new generation with much enjoyment.

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