Product: The Next Best Thing (2000)
Rating: 4.0
Good Try Madonna
OK.. I saw this movie when it came out in theaters. I saw it on opening night and the theater where I am, in Atlanta, was packed. Everyone laughed at the funny parts and in general seemed to like the film, but it did bomb. Madonna is not that bad of an actor. I think the problem is her persona is so huge people can't look at the screen without thinking of Madonna as a singer/mega-star...the woman some love to hate. I am biased and very much on Madonna's side....however, the movie wasn't that bad. The soundtrack is EXCELLENT. Especially her song "Time Stood Still", which was hardly in the movie and should have been included on her upcoming cd "Music"...or at least released as a single. Madonna just keeps on trying and trying to get it right...and I think one day she will make a big movie. She certainly has accomplished ALL her other goals. If you haven't seen the movie....watch it. Also, check her out in "Dangerous Game"......she acted WONDERFULLY in that film.