1st watched 12/27/1999 - (Dir-Alan Parker): Although at first, the thought came to mind --- can I stand watching an entire movie sung and understand this complex of a historical subject? -- you forget about this as you become enthralled with Madonna's character and her tremendous portrayal of this ambitious and misunderstood woman. The narrator (and singer in Banderas) provides a more critical look at her life which makes for an interesting movie to follow.