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Summary: The Queen of MTV In One DVD
Review: "The Immaculate Collection" is a compilation of some of Madonna's music videos from 1984-1990. Every video answers why she's the queen of pop and of MTV. The catchy songs answer why she was the biggest selling female artist of the 1980's. She knows how to keep many interested. Her dance moves, sexuality, and outrageousness keeps many watching her every move, wondering what she'll do next. Her brilliantly creative outlook is expressed in every video. Such risque moves deserves her tremendous respect. No female before her was performing such daring moves and attitudes. She defines girl power. Her variey and her ability to always brainstorm new and original ideas amazes everyone. The moments many think she's done everything, she always does something new and mindblowing.Madonna's videos are unforgettable. Whether she's dressing like Marilyn Monroe("Material Girl"), a 1940's actress("Express Yourself"), a mermaid("Cherish"), a street-wise woman("Borderline"), or herself(many of them), her creativity starts a fashion. Many modern-day artists have impersonated and/or found inspiration in these videos. However, none have reached anywhere close to her style and quality. The stand-out video is "Vogue", which VH1 named the second greatest music video ever made. This pays tribute to old-time Hollywood actresses, and it introduces the audience to her gay affiliations. Her MTV Music Awards performance of this song is also included. The dancers and she are dressed in 1600's European style. "The Immaculate Collection" DVD is important material for the Madonna fan. This will keep many entertained for a long time. As every song of hers will be classics, these videos will do the same. These songs are also featured on the CD; therefore, the two compilations will be a fun combination.
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Summary: Madonna's Early Videos in All Their Splendor
Review: Although it is not a complete collection of her videos since her early beginnings, Madonna's "Immaculate Collection," features some of her greatest videos that made her an MTV darling throughout the 1980's. From her very first video, "Borderline," to the last video before her pre-"Erotica" days, "Vogue," Madonna truly captures the essence of an empowered woman in Reagan/Bush years that were known as the 80's. While the video and sound quality are great, I was disappointed that this video collection omiited two of my favorite videos: "Burning Up," and "Into the Groove." Both songs are very strong in beats, and it is a disgrace that the the compilation's producers omitted these videos. While many might see "Into the Groove," as being some type of music video-infomercial promoting Madonna's 1985 feature film debut, "Desperately Seeking Susan," I would still have included it because it was her greatest dance song that decade. The other thing I disliked, that unlike many music video compilations available on DVD, there is not an option for the lyrics to Madonna's song to be played onscreen. This is one feature I feel that most music video compilations on DVD should have. Madonna still reigns supreme, however check out this collection to see how she became the idol she is today. You'll see the transformation right in front of your eyes.
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Summary: A Mega Madonna's Fans thought
Review: Anything Madonna does is great. Period
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Summary: The Ultimate Video Artist
Review: Arguably the most influential video artist of the MTV generation, and the one to benefit most from MTV, was Madonna.
This collection is a companion piece of sorts to her CD of the same name, with a few differences here and there. Conspicuously absent are 'Live To Tell', 'True Blue', and 'Into The Groove'.
Early videos like 'Lucky Star' and 'Material Girl' come off a little dated, though still alot of fun to watch. Though all of the vidoes have a distinctive feel, the clutch of videos she produced for the LIKE A PRAYER album remain a benchmark in her videography, particularly the visually stunning 'Express Yourself' and the highly undervalued 'Oh Father'(which remains a creative high-point to this day). The sterling videoclip for 'Vogue' rounds out the set videowise, followed by an unnecessarily tacked-on (and lip-synched) performance of 'Vogue' from one of the MTV Awards shows. Consider this a primer for whats to come--though her biggest radio hits were in the '80s, her best videos came in the '90s, as displayed in her second video compilation 93:99.
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Summary: They Ruined Lucky Star!
Review: Don't get me wrong, this video collection is awesome. I previously only had the VHS video. After getting the DVD and seeing the so-called "extended version" of Lucky Star, I was REALLY disappointed. This is a REMIX video people. They totally cheesed up this video and made it look so much more dated by adding dumb effects. They shold have put in the VHS version. Also, they should have put Justify My Love on this DVD. Anyway, Madonna's videos (the original versions!) are awesome so of course she gets 5 stars.
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Summary: Immaculate...does not even come close!
Review: Everyone I know owns the CD, however, you must have the videos to go along. This is an investment for any Maddy fan! It simply is the best. The only thing better could be another collection of her latest endeavors. You go girl!
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Summary: Classic Maddy
Review: Here are the first basic 12 Madonna videos (it's missing a few) and a fabulous live performance: Lucky Star - on this DVD, you get the rare extended version not available on the VHS version! Very cool, indeed! Borderline - Aw, Mo's first storyline video. She's so cute with her black and white striped hat and spray painting the white car. A classic! Like A Virgin - Men are beasts. Isn't that fun? ;) It's Mo frolicking in a gondola in Venice and looking sexy with her own brown mane. And the lion tongue pounding along with the rhythm? I remember being 8 years old and laughing crazily at that. Those were the times, weren't they? Material Girl - Ok, although Maddy may hate this song, you have to admit that the video is pretty groovy. My favorite is in the beginning when the guy brings her a necklace and we get to hear her talking to her pal about how she's not into material things. Can we say, "sassy"? Papa Don't Preach - I have to admit, I hate this song. I don't know why, but I do. The video? Eh, to have a baby, to not have a baby. Blah, blah, blah. I'm also not a Danny Aiello fan, so I can't say much about this clip. Although many like it, I'm not one of them. Open Your Heart - I really like this song, and Madonna looks cool in her black wig, but I'm just not down with this whole short blond hair thing. She looks horrible, although this was our first introduction to those infamous cone bras. This is another 'blah' video, imho, but it's okay once in awhile. La Isla Bonita - Maddy looks great in this one with her natural brown hair color and this song is just a great. One thing: who's that ugly man she's singing to? *L* Just a question. A cool video, though! Like A Prayer - I know that everyone loves this video - and hey! I'm with them. This is such a coolified video. My favorite part is when she's dancing in the field with the burning crosses because she looks great, and I love when she's in the church with the choir. Another classic! Express Yourself - The chains, the cat, the sexy models, the scary bald guy, and that sexy suit she wears whilst grabbing her crotch. What a brilliant video! I love it, one of Mo's best ever. Cherish - This is a fun and carefree video that is really airy and a joy to watch. Watching Mo showing off as if she's being on a home video is just classic and the mer people are quite sexy! Very cool! Oh Father - This is a really sad video, and shows Madonna's childhood and how it reflected her adult life. She truly looks beautiful as she's singing in the snow and when she's in the confessional. A wonderful video. Vogue - Madonna's grande masterpiece. I'm sure you've seen it about a million times, and you're probably aware it made close to the top of all the "Best Video" Countdowns at the end of the millennium. Very sophisticated and timeless. Vogue (Live from the 1990 MTV VMA's) - one of Madonna's best remembered performances. She's obviously lip-synching, but this proves that she puts on a fabulous show and you're not even thinking about the technicalities (or lack thereof). If you've been burned out on the other 12 selections, then make this your main objective - it's classic if ever there was one in Madonna's musical history.
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Summary: A must for the DVD library; many missing videos; no extras
Review: I adore Madonna's early music and respect her influence; sorry if I don't seem like a big fan with this review. I have to be honest, but I found this disc to be a bit wanting for surprises. Yes, there are a dozen or so excellent video hits as seen on MTV throughout the 1980's, but the allure of the DVD format is the extra features, and there are none at all. Overall, the picture quality is decent (better so with the newer videos) and the sound is very good. Also positive: the video of "Lucky Star" is the extended one, and the live version of "Vogue" is a classic. At least I now have good DVD recordings of hits that I'll enjoy watching to bring back some fond memories of a fun decade in dance/pop music.
The major disappointment is that, with a run time of 60 minutes, this disc had the potential to include many more video hits that were just as interesting and fun to watch. From the first album, "Burning Up" and "Holiday" are not in this collection. Neither is "Dress You Up" from the "Like a Virgin" LP, and the same with "True Blue" and "Live to Tell" off the "True Blue" album, not to mention various others from live performances and movies. The good news is that four of five videos from "Like a Prayer" are included (lone exception is "Dear Jessie") and that both the studio and live (MTV Music Awards) versions of "Vogue" are included.
Anyone who buys this will like it; I'm just waiting for the extended collector's edition.
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Summary: Madonna - Five stars all the time!
Review: I am a huge Madonna fan; therefore I thoroughly enjoyed this video collection. I don't want to say much though (I really don't feel like I have to). Madonna has been an undeniable influence to anyone who has ever been witness to her work. Even if you do not call yourself a Madonna fan you know that at some point or another you found yourself liking one of her songs or videos!! Proof once more as Siskel and Eibert put it - "Madonna is every inch a Superstar!" So if you don't follow Madonna's career, than at the very least you can enjoy yourself by watching a master entertainer/superstar at work, VIOLA!! ENJOY!!
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Summary: Wonderful DVD Collection
Review: I bought this about 1 month ago and loved it!!! It has all her great hits...the only dissapointment was that there were some notables missing like "Who's That Girl", "Burning Up", Everybody", "True Blue", "Live To Tell" and "Holiday". Maybe they'll release a DVD with all her hits from her 1982-1990 career...but for now, we fans can own this wonderful piece of work.
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