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Desperately Seeking Susan [DVD] [1985] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

Rosanna Arquette (Actor), Madonna (Actor), Susan Seidelman (Director) | Format: DVD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Robert Joy
  • Directors: Susan Seidelman
  • Writers: Leora Barish
  • Producers: Michael Peyser, Midge Sanford, Sarah Pillsbury
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Subtitles: Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Jun 2000
  • Run Time: 104 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0792845773
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 206,804 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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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, revelled 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, Amazon.com --This text refers to the VHS edition of this video

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Massive Madonna fan 15 Aug 2010
By Zara
Format:DVD
I've probably seen this flick at least 20 times but I never get bored of it. I recently ordered the DVD off Amazon so I could play it on my laptop. Madonna is great in this because, well, she plays herself more or less. She's cocky, funny and looks fab. Rosanna Arquette is the lead in this film however and she's a superb actress. The pair of them complement each other well. Still think 80s movies, despite their cheesiness, were the best. This is a cult film. If you're a Madonna fan you have to have it in your posession.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So 80s, so fun. 5 Oct 2012
By ThatBoyLuke
Format:DVD
Decided to watch this last night, Bought it on DVD ages ago and watched it once. Such a great film, fast paced, funny, and Madonna is SO cool lol It's no wonder every girl wanted to be her in the 80s she just has that IDGAF attitude and own style which was amazing. There's something about 80s/90s films that we just don't get anymore (I'm 23 btw) lol Anyway, seriously good film :) well worth it.

P.S had "Get into the groove" stuck in my head all day haha
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5.0 out of 5 stars deperately seeking to chilax? 25 Aug 2012
By made in the 80's
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Perfect for a girls night in and no thinking required, Madonna is ace play Madonna. Get out the leg warmers and fingerless gloves, ace!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Seeking People
"Desperate Seeking Susan" centers around a wife named Roberta Glass(strongly played by Rosanna Arquette) who appears to want to stir things up in her life and find a woman that... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stella Carrier
3.0 out of 5 stars Offbeat and cool
Totally enjoyable, zany story of a lady's and a tramp's lives crossing with strange results. To sweeten the pot there is also a love angle, a silent hitman, loss of memory and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lord Anon
5.0 out of 5 stars Have you found susan yet?
This film from 1985 is one of madonnas best- a tale of concussion and mistaken identity. Rosanna arquette won a bafta for her role has roberta and is very good in it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by popfan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great 80's film
I love this film. Bought this for my daughter as I had already seen it, she loved it! Thanks :)
Published 20 months ago by april
4.0 out of 5 stars Madonna is Madonna
This movie came out when I was 15 and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Maybe not the masterpiece of modern moviemaking but definately a prime sample of mid 80's.
Published on 6 Sep 2010 by Anitastone
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic film
I've had this classic film on VHS for years. Rosanna Arquette and Madona make a great pair. I thought it was time to move onto DVD before my tape plater croaks and it is too late. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2009 by Dr. W. A. P. Nicholson
5.0 out of 5 stars Madonna's debut - great movie!
Madonna's debut in movies this. One of only two films she ever made that in my opinion were worth any real critical acclaim. The other being 'Who's That Girl'. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by FAMOUS NAME
5.0 out of 5 stars Madonna's debut - great movie!
Madonna's debut in movies this. One of only two films she ever made that in my opinion were worth any real critical acclaim. The other being 'Who's That Girl'. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2009 by FAMOUS NAME
1.0 out of 5 stars Her worst Movie
I think this is Madonnas worst film, for a start she is hardly in it, it is more Rosanna Arquette, People Knock her other films but at least she is in more than a few scenes, Buy... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by A. Thornton
4.0 out of 5 stars Greatest Chick Flick Ever!
I love this movie. First saw it at the cinema too many years ago! Just bought it on DVD and it's still great. Read more
Published on 9 July 2009 by Jelly Belly
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