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Divine Madness

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Bette Midler dresses up, tells racy jokes and sings "The Rose," "I Shall Be Released," "Leader of the Pack."
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Walta Borawski Gay Community News (Boston) A performance of joy. Sep 6, 2022 Full Review Jason Shawhan Nashville Scene The first great concert film of the '80s, Divine Madness finds energetic dynamo Bette Midler holding court in Pasadena, Calif., and serving up everything an audience could want... Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Larry Vitacco Philadelphia Gay News From her opening number, "Big Noise from Winnetka" to her triumphant grand finale, "I Shall Be Released," there is nary a dull moment. Rated: 3.5/4 May 27, 2020 Full Review Michele Chausse Sojourner Such intense emotionalism is a departure for the Camp Queen, but a real beginning for the New Woman, Bette Midler. Aug 15, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Enjoyable nonsense that makes for titillating entertainment. Rated: B- Jan 6, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d Unless you LOVE Bette Midler there is nothing of value here. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member The Divine Miss M in all her glory! A true spectacle to the talents of Bette Midler Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review s r A new side of midler I had never seen. She is a true entertainer. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A real joy to watch with a dynamic performance from Bette Midler. Just really hilarious and equally awesome musical numbers with great direction and lighting as a part concert part stage show Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member high camp & Midler at her best Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review mike m I remember seeing this movie at the theaters with my mother when it was released and now 35 years later we are finally seeing her live !!!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bette Midler dresses up, tells racy jokes and sings "The Rose," "I Shall Be Released," "Leader of the Pack."
Director
Michael Ritchie
Screenwriter
Bette Midler, Bruce Vilanch, Jerry Blatt
Rating
R
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 15, 2014
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround
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