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Madonna gives her most believable performance in Swept Away as Amber, a rich woman on a sea cruise who expects the world to obey her every whim. When she and a high-spirited crew member (Adriano Giannini) are marooned on a small deserted island the feud that sprang up between them on the ship becomes an all-out war then changes into lustful desire as Amber finds that losing status opens up a new side of her personality.
Some people will want to see Swept Away for the simple pleasure of seeing Madonna being slapped; more demanding filmgoers will, sadly, be left wanting. Though the movie purports to be a satirical examination of capitalism (as was the original 1974 version), its vague discussion of money and power adds up to very little. The love story is surprisingly sincere, making Swept Away a standard romantic potboiler with gorgeous tropical backdrops. --Bret Fetzer
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MADONNA Swept Away (2002 UK Region 2 PAL DVD featuring Madonna and Adriano Giannini in director/screenwriter Guy Ritchies contemporary adaptation of Lina Wertmullers 1974 romantic comedy a story of love sex and too much money - extras include Commentary 16 Deleted Scenes [with optional commentary] Making of the Movie special and Filmographies. Running time 1 hour 26 minutes picture sleeve C8226060)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although the critics hated this movie, they unjustifiably slated Madonna in it which is not fair as she is great in this movie. She has proven she can act and does so with feeling, depth and emotion. The movie is a bit dull and it kills me to say that as I love Guy Ritchie and all his other stuff, but its not bad, there's plenty of worse movies out there which didn't get half as bad reviews. All in all, an entertaining movie, well acted.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I rented this movie the night it came out in the UK despite the critics reports. Despite the fact it was panned by almost everyone, and in fact went straight to DVD without being released in the UK, I love Madonna and Guy Ritchie's other films. Don't believe the hype, she really is not bad in this at all. She has made some stinkers, but this is not one of them. She can act in it and does so quite well. She produces a genuine feeling of sympathy for her character when her Co Star actually uses physical violence against her and is just plain horrible to her. But... and this is a big but, there is a problem with the movie and its nothing to do with the acting, the fabulous location, or the directing. Its just plain boring. Not a great script, characters one dimensional, I really wanted to switch off half way. I am glad I rented it, but I wouldn't watch it again.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By "joejmyers"
Format:DVD
I bought this dvd in the sale for 9.99, i was going to buy it at 19.99 but as there has been so much bad publicity about this film i thought it wont be worth it.
As soon as we started to watch the movie it was instantly enjoyable! everything from the colours,lighting great set pieces, clothes and scenery.
its true that the script can go a bit off track somewhere in the middle. but its a unoffensive flaw, overalll this is a enjoyable film, very watchable because of the scenery and Madonna who looks great and delivers genuinly funny lines.
This should have been released at the cinima it is one of madonnas best films on par with despetly seeking susan. Evita leading the way.
this is a good movie and is more enjoyable than alot of the same hollywood crap that should go strait to video.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
A vile, angry, boring, pale imitation of a classic film...
To say I like Madonna in film (and her second flat attempt to copy an already well-established story, the first being "Evita") is to also say that I would rather prefer to eat... Read more
Published 16 months ago by John J. Martinez
4.0 out of 5 stars
I liked it......... GOT THAT CRITICS
This movie was said to be awful, it is not. In fact its scenary and location are glorious. The plot is fine and even if the acting is ott at times it did not deserve its... Read more
Published 20 months ago by popfan
5.0 out of 5 stars
madge didnt sweep away on this one
alright, she isnt a great actress, but she delivered on this film. guy ritchie directed this movie like how it should be. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2010 by Hong Guan Lee
1.0 out of 5 stars
OMG Mrs Ritchie is spectacularly dull !!
I am sure it has all been written here in other reviews but I am driven to add a comment or two after watching this film. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by David Spanswick
2.0 out of 5 stars
A curious curiosity
I really don't know what to make of this at all. The one thing that is blindingly obvious is that Madonna, for the most part, is a truly terrible actress. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by S.M. Gidley
1.0 out of 5 stars
Purely for direction and scenery!
Oh Dear......after Bloodhounds of Broadway you would have thought old "Madge" would have hung up her acting boots!! I guess we can blame Guy Ritchie for her in this movie.... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2009 by Mr. Neil A. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
So bad it's good!
You have to take this film for what it is; Guy Ritchie probably bullied by his wife into making a romantic film that's a bit pretentious in which she will star - it was never going... Read more
Published on 5 July 2007 by Mrs. C. M. Wood
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! Best Romantic (funny) Film I've Seen in Ages!!
I watched this film, as I had to see for my self, why it could be so bad. Not many films make me laugh out loud and this one did. Read more
Published on 7 July 2006 by J. C. PAESANO
1.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievably bad
Only the most hardcore Madonna fan could find artisitc merit in this movie. It is a shame because Madonna is an obviously talented perfomer. Read more
Published on 24 April 2006 by Concinnity
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Horrific
You'd be much better going for 'Body of Evidence' which was actually so bad it was good.
This, however, suffers from a poor plot, wooden acting and zero empathy with the... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2005
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