Body of Evidence

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SIMAS C @simas_eros Oct 28, 2026 A film that, despite poor casting, is well-executed—particularly in terms of its cinematography. Without being overly ambitious, it manages to sustain erotic tension and features some very compelling moments. It is a project that clearly stemmed from Madonna’s own desire to be a part of the history of erotic cinema within a mainstream context; she is visibly committed to the scenes, giving herself over to them completely. This ultimately saves the film and helps explain why—despite its weaknesses—it became one of the most frequently referenced erotic movies of the 1990s. See more

Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 Sep 18, 2026 Worthless attempt to cash in on the trend for erotic themes inculcated by the likes of Basic Instinct (far superior to this tosh). Madonna was, generally speaking, cinematic poison. Her 1990s movie career, Evita aside, is a parade of dreck. The only really tasty love scene in this movie comes (steady!) courtesy of Julianne Moore, also unafraid to bare all in those days; the difference was she could act! The candlewax bit was considered daring at the time, as I remember. But this movie was basically laughable and is best forgotten, lost to time. Feed it to an AI generator and let the original vanish into oblivion. See more

Michael A @Kinich61 Jul 20, 2026 Definitely not for prudes or judgmental people. See more

Shawan L @ShawanLLibang Feb 8, 2026 Body of Evidence is a sleek early‑90s erotic thriller that’s as enticing as it is uneven. Madonna delivers a bold, attention‑grabbing performance, while Willem Dafoe adds some much‑needed weight, but the thin writing and melodramatic turns hold the film back. Its sultry style sticks with you, even if the plot gets lost in its own excess. In the end, it’s more of a stylish curiosity than a fully satisfying thriller. See more

Unique C. @uniquecliches Jan 20, 2026 The movie has an intriguing premise, but it is over-the-top and unrealistic, particularly in the dialogue and acting. It seems that the cast was instructed to exaggerate their performances. See more

Ed . @RT01276001 Aug 29, 2025 Sexy, not sexy. Camp comes in several flavors. Actually, it's somewhat fascinating to compare different camp classics. Let's briefly review four of the best: Valley of the Dolls was a huge box office success following the #1 fictional novel of the prior year. It was allegedly based on real life celebrities, starred competent TV actresses and had a legendary actress in a major supporting role. It's premise, though poorly written, is a serious one. The producers had absolutely no aspirations to make a 'quality' film. The film got lousy reviews yet remains enjoyable due to campy dialogue and over the top acting. Mommie Dearest was a success at the box office and is based, of course, off of the (auto) biography of Christina Crawford and her legendary mother Joan. It starred one of the top actresses of the 70s. The film is fact based and tackled child abuse but in a way similar to Baby Jane rather than in a serious manner. The producers had expected this film to garner critical praise. The film got lousy reviews yet remains enjoyable due to campy dialogue and over the top acting by its star. Showgirls was a huge bomb at the box office and was written for the screen. It starred a motley crew of TV celebrities. The story is trite and certainly not ambitious. The producers had no expectation of critical praise but did anticipate it to be a hit. The film got lousy reviews yet remains enjoyable due to campy dialogue and over the top acting. Body of Evidence was a huge bomb at the box office and was written for the screen. It's box office draw was Madonna but includes other motion picture stars who have earned much critical praise. The story line is salacious, highly pretentious, and in line with Madonna's overly 'erotic' MO. I don't know what its producers' expectations were. The film got lousy reviews yet remains enjoyable due to campy dialogue and wooden acting by Madonna. I watched Body of Evidence at a studio preview screening. The audience of (other than myself) industry professionals were howling with laughter throughout the movie. If you should watch this, pay attention to the lines of the courtroom judge in the trial scenes. She is a well-respected actress but had ridiculous lines to say. Her scenes are the best. All four movies are fan favorites because of the over the top dialogue and acting. Two of the four were financial bombs. Only one viewed itself as a serious, quality film, and only one comes across as silly and pretentious. Only Body of Evidence was of a sexual nature. Still, while all four have similarities, their story lines and plots are quite unique. One other thing: we laugh WITH Valley of the Dolls and Showgirls, but we laugh AT the other two. Which one is my favorite? I like Showgirls for the fun of it, Valley of the Dolls for its OG nature, Mommie Dearest for the brute force of Faye Dunaway's acting, and Body of Evidence for laughing AT it. See more

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