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As a novel Madonna video, this is a rather nice one and makes for compelling watching, though it doesn't add up to much (most people I know would say the same of Madonna herself). As a longtime Madonna fan, this is not a purchase that I would make instantly, if I were you. Madonna has taken one of the best tracks off the album, killed it with a remix, and set it to a hardly violent video. Honestly, if you've watched it, you will have realized how tame it is in comparison to MTV's 'Jackass'. Shouldn't people be spending their time banning something else?

Its no secret that this track, once so promising, has become Madonna's biggest single blunder since the release of 'Music'. To own it on DVD is not essential, as is the entire mess surrounding the song at the moment. Lets concentrate on more important things.


This MADONNA DVD is Great and comes with 2 Audio Remixes!   April 21, 2001
 10 out of 14 found this review helpful

This MADONNA DVD is Great and comes with 2 Audio Remixes! What It Feels Like For A Girl was MADONNA's first video to be banned in almost 10 years. When the video came out it caused so much controversey, but the fact is it was not as bad as many made it out to be. The video starts out with MADONNA picking up her grandma at the "Old Kuntz Home", on the way to there destination MADONNA's character meets up with some young guys at a stop light who blow her a kiss, this upsets MADONNA and she takes off on the red light does a U-Turn in the middle of the street and rams right in to the side of their car. She also uses a stun-gun on this guy at the atm and takes his money. While leaving from a fast food Drive In, she sees these policemen and just happens to side swipe their police car than backs up and pulls out a gun and squirts them with water. She then takes off and the police get in their car and just as they take off she backs right in to them and there airbags blow up on them. She then decides to plow through a bunch of Hockey players and manages to hit one and causes him to fly over her car. Just when you think things have calmed down MADONNA stops at a gas station and decides to steal the guys red Firebird while he is puttung gas. She leaves her yellow camaro and sneeks her grandma in the passengers side while the guy has his music blasting and is putting gas. MADONNA than gets n the car and takes off with the guy chaseing her. She does another U-turn and plows right in to the guy and he flys right over the top even worse than the hockey player earlier. While all this is happening the gas hose is still releasing gas. She then runs in to the gas pump and pulls out her lighter then lights it and throws it out on the spilled gas and BANG the place explodes with her barely escaping the explosion. She then speeds like a maniac and ends up wraping the red firebird around a pole which many believe to be her character comming suicide in the video. The video is intense, but a Rated R movie is much more violent, but in a day of artists like Eminem and Britney Spears, MADONNA still manages to set the standard for music videos and is always providing us with something fresh and original! This DVD also features 2 audio remix tracks! Great Buy!


THERE IS ONLY THE VIDEO MIX ON THE U.S. RELEASE OF THIS DVD   April 24, 2001
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

I just want to correct a previous review's comment. This DVD single (a Region 1 release) only contains the Video & "Above & Beyond" video mix. The Region 2 DVD contains more. Thanks.


Boy o Boy, What a Lousy Girl!   August 15, 2001
 7 out of 10 found this review helpful

It's her banned-by-MTV video in DVD format. Big Deal. I can't help but feel a bit bamboozled with this one. It's not a particularly stunning video in the traditional Madonna form, but because it was banned for its violent content, the curiosity factor was naturally on high. While the song is definitely one of Madonna's best, I can't say the same for the video. The visuals didn't connect with the song on any level, especially since the song is a remix of the LP version, minus the breathtaking lyrics. The violent content over which there was such a big flap, turns out to be nothing we all haven't seen in old Starsky and Hutch reruns. The only thing worth mentioning is how Madonna has the uncanny fashion sense to make a boiler suit look fetching. In addition, since there are no extra special DVD treats such as commentary or outtakes, I would have to advise against this purchase unless you're a die hard fan.


Madonna--Nihilistic, Pissed-Off Chic   April 26, 2001
 6 out of 12 found this review helpful

The video, directed by Guy Ritchie, is worth mentioning only for the fact that its art direction stands out in the face of run-of-the-mill alternative/rock stage show & pop/hip-hop sex/eye-candy videos. After viewing the video though, I was once again disappointed with Madonna. While the video plays on numerous themes (i.e. suicide, random violence, and basic revolt against all things MALE), it doesn't quite fulfill its own prophecy. It alludes to story line that is multilayered, but all the audience is left with is a promotional vehicle. . .another jumble of images flashing across the screen left unresolved at the end. The creator(s) I'm certain must have had something much more concrete in mind when they went into production, but in the end it's just what it appears to be: A violent video about a scary looking woman, who kidnaps and old lady and after hurting random MEN for reasons only God knows why, or Satan as the video wants you to believe, she kills both herself and the old lady (unless you truly believe that they either (a) jumped out and survived hitting that LIGHT POST, or (b) The air bags in the car were REALLY GOOD!!). If the creators really wanted the audience to get something more from the video, then maybe the creators should get to know their audience better. Guy Ritchie stated about the video that "all the answers were to be found in Greek mythology." Mr. Ritchie! Do you actually think that the majority of TRL/MTV viewers, let alone adults, are able to recall major themes from Greek Mythology that they were FORCED to read while attending high school? You obviously don't believe that art is for the masses do you? (but you also don't mind cashing in on the masses either, eh?) Video is a form of art based on brevity and impact, but when the plot is not portrayed clearly through the visuals then the point is lost. I think it might have saved itself if the ending had summed or tied up loose strings which it unapologetically dangles in front of the audience, but no such luck. Lastly, Madonna gives herself no credibility at all in my eyes, when I read about her describing the video as being about some "nihilistic pissed-off chic.....acting out a fantasy and doing things girls are not allowed to do." Ok, Madonna, that was ssoooo deep. Excuse me for being aware, but it's not as if there haven't been strong female characters in violent action films before (albeit not many). Plus, when is acting out violently something people are or should be "allowed" to do (male or female). I do understand the juxtaposition of the song's theme about the positive aspects of femininity alongside the negative aspects of male inspired violence, but it still doesn't quite work artistically in my opinion. Madonna, why not try to make a video that MAKES SENSE both visually and lyrically. Not just one that LOOKS cool.

Yours Truly, Angel