Divine Madness

R

1980

1h 35m

Documentary

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100%

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5 Reviews

90%

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1,000+ Ratings

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

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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

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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

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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

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Enjoyable nonsense that makes for titillating entertainment.

Rated: B-

Jan 6, 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

high camp & Midler at her best

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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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

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Michael Ritchie

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Bette Midler

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Bruce Vilanch

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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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