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Plot: A bored suburban housewife, seeking adventure to her life, accidentally gets hit on the head, wakes up with amnesia, and is mistaken for a free-spirited New York City drifter named Susan.

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Recent Reviews

  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 26, 2008
    Madonna and Rosanna Arquette, a little weird mix, but it was done in the '80s so.
    Anyways, kinda good movie that you can see on your daytime =P
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 10, 2008
    Madonna plays a bored housewife, a woman goes to New York and gets amnesia after a convoluted twist involving her making up a fake personals ad, and she is sought after by men, in this romantic comedy.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 19, 2008
    I heard this movie was crap but I really enjoyed it! Especially because I looveee Madonna. So many great clothes in this movie! Good movie for a night in.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 12, 2008
    I love this movie...and i'm not ashamed. Madonna does this whole cool vagabond thing and then there's aidan quinn...who is really attractive in this movie...i can't help but like it.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 30, 2007
    I admit. This has been a movie of my childhood. Although it doesn't have a stable plot, it was interesting enough to see Madonna's performance nevertheless.
  • 0.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 29, 2007
    This has to be the most overrated movie of 1985! Surprisingly boring and annoying, with no likeable characters, nothing really funny happens in Madonna's first movie outing. "Desperately Seeking Susan" is all surface and a mere showcase of the latest trendy Danceteriastyle clothes.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 17, 2007
    This was pretty much Madonna's breakout movie role and she pretty much played a character like herself. The movie wasn't great, but it was enjoyable.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 10, 2007
    Madonna's breakout movie. i heard Rosanna Arquette bitched like a baby cus the material girl hogged all the attention on set. sounds true to me...
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    October 7, 2007
    Once upon a time, there was a pop singer on the verge of fame who starred in a quirky, fast-paced farce that was funny and fresh. Well, this is the one film where Madonna really does get it right. She's excellent as the mysterious Susan who so fascinates bored housewife Rosanna Arquette. A very good, fun little movie.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    September 22, 2007
    I love this film. I love her jacket, boots and case and I was a wannabe. This was my favourite look for Madonna, I like things a bit grungy.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 31, 2007
    A cute movie, obviously successful because it was Madonna's first movie. I remember when it first came out, and it got a lot of publicity because of Madonna. I am also a fan of Rosanna Arquette and Aidan Quinn, which is a major plus for me.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 19, 2007
    it was free on ROD and i don't remember watching this before. the monday night What about Brian show where she plays Brians sister is good though...
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 13, 2007
    I love it; maybe because my name is Susan and I wish someone would be desperately seeking me!
    Madonna and Rosanna Arquette are super.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 6, 2007
    Crystal says to Madonna's character Susan, " Susan, my God, I thought u were dead" to which Madonna replies, " No, just in New Jersey". I totally get it.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    June 18, 2007
    "Gary! She's taking the car keys!"

    "Take a valium like a normal person!"

    "Spa King of New Jersey."

    "What do you do with the birds?"

    "You with the jacket....you want a free meal, go somewhere else!"
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 31, 2007
    Very enjoyable film, Madonna is truly in her element and convincing as the scheming Susan and why not, she was practically playing herself! Truly and 80's favorite!
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 20, 2007
    Im ashamed to say, but I really enjoy this flick. Ive seen it several times & Im NOT a Madonna fan. Interesting story, cute characters & AQ is a hottie.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 18, 2007
    Wacky caper movie involving a bored suburban housewife who gets amnesia and wakes up thinking she's Madonna. It oozes 80s kitsch, and will have it's fans/enemies purely because of that, but from an objective standpoint, it's an OK screwball comedy with a decent enough cast. But it shall never be forgiven for convincing Madonna she could act...
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    April 11, 2007
    One of the best Madonna movie. The two title roles were written for Diane Keaton and Mia Farrow, but the director decided to go with Madonna.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    March 30, 2007
    again I can't help it.. this time they were both adorable.. (although it didn't have the catchy song like Who's that Girl)
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    March 8, 2007
    This and Who's That Girl have to be my most favorite films by Madonna. A story of mistaken identity and a robbery...and of course Madonna. What more could you ask for!
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 5, 2007
    Madonna - is there anything else to say? She couldn't possible have found a better role for herself (herself).

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  • rayman0071
    1. The motion picture debut of one of the biggest pop icons of the 1980's-MADONNA!!!
    Also was the feature debut of Rosanna Arquette too.

    2. The movie itself-SUCKS!!!

    3. The movie soundtrack to this 80's film-MASTERPIECE!!!-In which all tracks for this were produced,written,and arranged by Madonna herself and it includes....
    "Who's That Girl"
    "Get Into The Groove"
    "Starlight,Starbright"
    "Holiday"
    and so many more.
    posted 338 days ago

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  • Rated: (PG-13)
  • Directed by: Susan Seidelmun
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Released: January 1, 1985
  • DVD Released: June 13, 2000

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