- Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, Full Screen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Warner Music Vision
- DVD Release Date: 24 May 1999
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6305323615
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PCM Stereo English
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DVD 5
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Region 2
PCM Stereo English
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Product Description
MADONNA Ciao Italia (1999 UK Region 2 PAL DVD featuring 14 songs recorded live at a show in Italy on her 1987 world tour - running time approximately 101 minutes. Housed in a DVD case complete with picture insert)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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The excitement on Madonna's opening performance is just a glimpse into just how fabulous this concert maintains itself through until the very end. There's extraordinary singing, excellent choreographed dancing, live screaming fans, interactions with the crowds, glimmering lights, remarkable stage productions, fabulous dancers, unbelievable stamina, pretty costumes, but most of all a look into the very beginnings of someone who has grown to be one of the most legendary Super Stars of all times, MADONNA!
At a time when her life had a busy schedule from a full Summer tour, soundtrack album, and movie she shows how determination, hard work, and dreams can come true. It was her last show on tour live in Italy so she occasionally shed some tears. One can't help but notice how she poured her heart and soul out especially in certain dance numbers. The pacing, dancing, and action was non-stop and enjoyable! Throughout the performance you see a cute little 13-year-old boy named Chris Finch who shows outstanding dance talent as well as 3 backup singers, including Niki Harris, Donna De Lory, Debra Parson, and two additional male dancers, including Shabba Doo, and Angel Ferreira. Madonna greets her fans in Italian and interacts with them throughout the show even asking them at the very end for a comb to fix her hair.
The 14 songs were variations of pop, 80's dance beats, and some rock'n'roll. Her new image or persona was apparent to her viewers as she now had short bleached blond hair, no jewelry, and a slimmer silhouette. The costumes Madonna wore during the tour were designed for quick changes where she only switched tops, jackets, hats, pants, or skirts. I noticed she kept a bodysuit throughout the whole show. She occasionally interacted with band members and displayed great nonverbal communication with them throughout.
Every song was mesmerizing, fabulous and spectacular. I would recommend this video for anyone--including children--who want to know how Madonna began and just how far she has gone. It's amazing how her transformations have ultimately led her to now reveal herself as a true Icon for fans, viewers, media, friends, family and Hollywood. As she continues to grow it seems apparent she is uncovering who she really is. Although, the mystery will always be there it is evident Madonna's beginnings were a stepping-stone to her culminating success today!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Everyone will tell you that Blonde Ambition was Her Madgesty's best concert, but in my opinion this one is.
Out of the 16 songs she performs here just one song had never been a hit single in one counrty or another. She sings completely live and the choreography is stunning. It's also a very simple set-up compared to her subsequent concerts so you can dance around your living room to it without feeling that you'll miss something if you're not looking at the screen.
The only slightly annoying thing is the Italian speeches she makes, and it's only annoying because I can't tell what she is saying!
Easily her best concert (so far!). Enjoyable from beginning to end.
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Madonna rocks italy
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Madonna at her best
Ciao Italia is Madonna at her 80's best. With amazing songs and a few simple stage props and costume changes, she commands the stage by the way she meant to go on. Read more
Published on 19 May 2010 by Mr. J. J. Fiddaman
Madonna's great...but
This is an amazing concert but unfortunately it looks like it's been filmed by an amateur film company on their first day in business! Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2007 by D. Cowan
She riegns!
Queen of pop. Superb!
Published on 29 Sep 2005 by Mr. D. J. Woolrich
Great concert I've ever seen!
I've started to adore Madonna's work since 15. Now I have all her DVD and I like them very MUCH. "Ciao Italia" makes me feel relaxed. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2001
Fantastic! One of Madonna's best live performances.
This is a superb performance from Madonna & in my opinion, one of her best live concerts. Her live singing is faultless, & her dance routines are so energetic, they'll... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2000
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