Rest in Power Tina! She didn’t let him break her and once she left she got one of her biggest songs ever!! A legend. Well done.

RIP Tina. And, yes the abuse was very real. My mother use to talk about Tina showing up at shows with blackeyes, back in the day, but the abuse was so commonplace back then that no one really saw it as a problem. Congrats on your channel I hope to see it grow.

Tina's book : I, Tina is a fantastic read. When you read the book you will realize how terrible the abuse really was. Do go out and purchase it. You will be glad you did. It's a true story of strength and perseverance. I've been so lucky to see her in concert twice.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

I definitely will! This movie hit my heart 💛

"We'll take care of you"...a random stranger showed her more kindness and help then the people closest to her.

@KamandaHickey

5 ай бұрын

That scene is so powerful!

"Ike was the bandleader but Tina was the show" - Janis Joplin She got the best revenge possible over Ike. She had a way more successful career without him and lived her best life years after his bitter butt was in the ground

Even Laurence Fishburne had to tell production that he will film certain scenes "once" so they had to get it right from the get go. He embodied Ike's personality and madness to perfection. Laurence Fishburne recognized that he needed to disengage the personification for his own safety and others involved in the filming. Only Laurence Fishburne knew the limits and character it takes to embody Ike, because he was fully aware of the dangers involve when channeling Ike's characters.

I used to play Private Dancer on a loop the summer of my 13th year. I had no knowledge of Tina Turner before that, but was an instant fan. I recall the variety of sound in 1980's music, so many great artists. I had no clue about her personal travails, I just admired her powerful voice. She's an incredible person. I became a fan of Angela Basset when I saw her in Strange Days in 1995, she had a great character but not as much screen time as I'd like. Thanks for another great reaction!

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I've never seen Strange Days, should I add it to my list too? Let me know! 💛

@marsfalcon9250

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts Strange Days is one of those slightly futuristic movies. Like our modern day but with a few tweaks, like being able to experience other folks memories via headsets. It has a great cast, and I enjoyed it, but I wouldn't feel confident recommending it to others. I haven't watched it in years so I don't know if it holds up. Not a must see, but a back burner type. My answer was wishy-washy... *'Good film, not a must see.'*

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, it made sense to me! I'll it on the "second" list 😉

What part of the movie, I’ll never forget is the part where our community rejected her, claiming that she wasn’t black enough that her songs weren’t black enough. There’s no black or white just music and soul. and Tina had soul ,she had that voice god what a legend. She broke so many first, and they will never be another like her.

I can't wait for this reaction!!!!! I believe you are the first person to do this movie! I almost always hate biopics of musicians (they never ever get the stories right, they fudge stuff, and the best way to learn about musicians is to listen to their music, watch them perform, read the album covers, and THEN read a book, if there's a good one out there. Movies almost always blow it.) But THIS one is the exception to the rule. I think the reason is because it's not about the artist's life, but one of their marriages! It's got a focus. Angela is fantastic in this, and so is Lawrence. Wow. CAN'T WAIT! May not be there for the Premiere itself, but I will DEFINITELY be watching this reaction!!!! Did I say "can't wait" yet? :D

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Angela Bassett and Lawrence Fishburne embodied those roles! This movie was so good and all too real! Thank you so much for this comment. It made me smile 😊 I hope my reaction doesn't disappoint! Let me know what you think when you watch it! Blessings 💛

@1203kitkat

Жыл бұрын

I think a huge factor is that the artist (in this case Tina) is contributing to the movie.

@jmcquown

Жыл бұрын

@@1203kitkat Yes, Tina was involved in the production of this movie all the way. Spoiler alert: at the end of the film they cut to Tina herself performing the title song live in front of a huge audience.

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. One of Angela Basset best roles. She portray Tina Turner life beautifully. I hope you know understand her life and why she left the USA for swissterland. Powerful movie. Read her book and also check out her videos , interview on youtube there are so many. Another great role Angela Bassett plays is in waiting to Exhale. Laurence Fishburne is an amazing actor he can play any role but yes ineed you hate Ike Even more lol. Great reaction , im glad you loved it!

Alexxa, you were like the loudspeaker for our minds during this reaction!!! 😄 When you said early on "I don't know how I feel about Ike & Tina", I thought.....uh-oh! She doesn't know! Oof. This one hurts, no doubt about it. ONE THING I have to say though: Ike was not an insignificant talent, he was a super major component of their records and their live act that can't be overstated, and his career stretched back to 1953, to the very, very earliest cusp of the R&B/rock & roll era. Some say (not me ,though, lol) that the first "rock & roll" record is one he made (Rocket 88)....but which came out under the singer's name (Jackie Brenston). But all that doesn't mean he wasn't a dick! And he didn't have to take it out on Tina that he hadn't gotten the credit he deserved! It wasn't her fault! Pfffft. I was definitely disappointed to hear about this dude's behavior because before she came out with her story, he was just Ike Turner. Ike & Tina. Beloved! All through the 60s and 70s, they were beloved, they played and toured everywhere, constantly. They had hits from time to time. He had NOTHING to complain about. Ugh, getting upset all over again! lol. GREAT REACTION!!!!! THANKS!!!! You are a terrific reactor! I am subscribed!

@TTM9691

Жыл бұрын

PS: A fiction story that touches on this era very well is "Dreamgirls" with Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce. As far as music biopics that actually tell the story well, I thought Queen Latifah did fantastic job playing Bessie Smith, I thought that was very well done. And "Love And Mercy" about Brian Wilson, that also did a good job. "Coal Miner's Daughter" from 1980 is great, about Loretta Lynn. Other than those, music biopics all really inaccurate. Sometimes great performances, but never a source for information that you don't doublecheck and triplecheck! (THIS movie, however, did a great job telling the story, right down to the venues they're playing, and the recording studios they're using, super tiny details. Ike with his Beatle haircut, lol. He had that thing for years!

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment! I truly appreciate it! I don't know much about Ike, so thank you for enlightening me more about his talent and work. I can separate the art from the artist, and great talent is great talent. Thank you again for watching, commenting and subscribing.💛

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

I've seen Dreamgirls, but not the other ones. I'm adding them to the list 😉

@shuntayshuntay

Жыл бұрын

He treated her so bad …aww Tina . But the great piece is she found love later ❤

An Oscar worthy movie, with two Oscar worthy performances by Angela Bassett and Lawerence Fishburne! Waiting to Exhale was another Angela Bassett movie about Black women empowerment. Hoodlum is one with Lawerence Fishburne and the iconic Cicely Tyson. As far as music related movies, The Five Heartbeats is a classic. Nice review.

I know 80s Tina Turner and that Private Dancer album is great! RIP to a great survivor and artist.

I loved your reaction to this! I immediately subscribed ❤ This is an amazing movie and honestly, Angela Basset deserved an Oscar for this.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for subbing and watching 💛💛

There were no laws protecting battered women back then. Police were abusers too. Leaving is when the woman gets murdered. Leaving is the most dangerous time for her. Tina had a shellfish, materialistic mother who liked the money and wanted her to stay. Zero support system. Zero money to escape.

@papertags

Жыл бұрын

Women often killed their husbands too. Sometimes it self preservation or revenge and sometimes it was for purely selfish reasons

I can’t imagine any other actors in these roles. Idk who else could’ve pulled this off

Excellent commentary. You captured all the nuances of her life and the film.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Grace 💛

29:55 his acting is amazing here. And thank god she ran across one kind person. He changed her life by helping her.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

That whole scene was heartbreaking!

Rest in Peace Tina Turner

38:28 I love this shot because I think back to that little girl that got put out of the church house in the opening scene 😂🥰 Tina had music in her bones!!!

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! 🎉🎉

It was hard to watch when I was younger, and it’s hard to watch now, but still such a good movie! They acted their tails off. Laurence (Ike) was so fine in this, I had so many conflicted feelings watching him at certain times in this 😂. But man, they did amazing. They were truly robbed of that Oscar.

16:32 👊🏾💥🤣 That’s how I reacted when I first watched this 20 years ago as a 12 year old. She found redemption when she walked into the hotel to a new life. I couldn’t listen to Nutbush because when I first heard this song, this scene unfortunately came to mind, but I’m over that now. 32:50 🤣 RIP to the first lady/Queen black woman of Rock N’ Roll ✊🏾

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Hahahha, yeah, I got mad at that part 🤣 thanks for watching and for commenting. Glad to know I'm not alone 😜💛

Angela Bassett in Waiting to Exhale is a must see!

The Jackson’s:An American Dream and Boyz In The Hood! She absolutely NAILED those roles too!! ❤ LOVE Angela Bassett! Both she and Lawrence were TOTALLY ROBBED for their Oscars for this movie! Which makes me sad!

This movie's soundtrack is awesome.

12:56 That was so uncalled for. I mean for him to say something like that, that was very much uncalled for.

Angela Bassett films: Strange Days Waiting to Exhale How Stella Got Her Groove Back Boesman and Lena …to start with.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Adding them to my list! 💛

@acceptinglife6491

Жыл бұрын

Yesssss♥️

I had such a hard time watching Laurence Fishburne in anything after this movie😩 . It’s not said enough but he did a remarkable job there, so did Angela Bassett of course. I heard that Tina was very proud of her interpretation. I watched this movie a very long time ago, but seing Tina’s appearance at the end now feels different. My heart 💔

Her mom sold her out from the jump. Her whole life she tried to please that woman. Her documentary was a hard watch

@AlexxaReacts

11 ай бұрын

What is it called? I definitely want to check it out!

Losing Tina shook me. Thanks for this reaction. It was great. As a few others have suggested, Angela Bassett is phenomenal in 'Waiting to Exhale' and 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back'. There is so much to absolutely love about both films!

@AlexxaReacts

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! I will definitely be watching those two movies soon! 💛

I read the book when it first came out and 0MG! Yes, Ike was seriously like a gangster! Putting bombs in peoples cars putting hits out on Tina. It’s crazy!

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

WOOOOOOOAAAAAHHHHH😲🤯

❤ You and me gang up on this bastard and put the hurt on his ass for hurting our Tina. ❤ God lifted her up and out of his life and gave her grace. Keep rocking Ms Turner up there with Prince and Elvis!

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

TEAM UP!!! 😜💛

Ashleigh Burton here on KZread did an amazing review of this movie too!

12:42 That was a low blow right there.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back is amazing too

This movie is one of the greatest music biopics of all time. The black community have turned this biopic into a comedy of sorts. Here are some facts: Patti Labelle, The late Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Robin Givens & Halle Berry were all considered for the role of Tina Turner & Laurence Fishburne turned down the role of Ike Turner five times. Him & Angela Bassett were also in Boyz N The Hood & Akeela & The Bee, Him & Chi McBride who played Frost were also in Hoodlum, Him & Vanessa Bell Calloway who played Jackie were also in Biker Boyz & him & Jennifer Lewis who played Tina’s mom were also on Blackish. Jennifer Lewis is only a year older than Angela Bassett & she was believable as her mother, they were also in Meet The Browns, Angela Bassett & Phyllis Yvonne Stickney who played Ilene were also in How Stella Got Her Groove Back & Vanessa Bell Calloway was in Tina Turner’s What’s Love Got To Do With It music video.

28:16 😂😂😂😂😂 RIP Tina Turner

Just found your channel. I enjoy your reviews and really appreciate the emotional reactions you give... it really conveys how you feel, much more than words can ever do. I’ve subscribed Thanks from 🇬🇧

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This means so much to me. Thank you for watching, subscribing and commenting 💛

1984 would become the biggest year of Tina Turner with the arrival of the Private Dancer album then comes the first hit What's love got to do with it, at first Tina told Roger Davies and Capitol Records that she didn't like it but it just took off like a rocket on the charts Also love that you're watching WLGTDWI and reviewing, loved that film from the lives of the Ike and Tina Turner story played Angela Bassett and Laurence Fish burne. Now Tina's is resting in peace on silent wings🕊️🎶💿🎞️🎬

She lived long enough to see both or her own children die before her. And after her death Ike sons inherited a part her fortune.

Who knew this would be RIGHT before she died. Rest in peace, heroine!!!

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

The timing was insane!

@limolnar

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts 😢

Great reaction 👍

@AlexxaReacts

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💛 Thanks for watching!

One guy from the press asked Tina that Ike is dead and Tinas answer was Ike died for me years ago

The way you cussed at Ike 😂♥️

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh, he got me mad! 😂😂😂

Nice to see you

13:38 She did a great performance though I ain't gon lie. But despite that, she was really hurt by what he put her through and she was tired of it.

Phil Specter was a gifted producer. He was also an abuser. His wife Ronnie Specter was a singer.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Oh no, that's awful 😔

Love this movie. Laurence Fishburne made me hate him in this movie 😭

Great reaction! Although they didn't have a lot of screen time together, Angela and Laurence were in Boyz In The Hood together. That's a good movie if you haven't seen that yet. It was Ice Cube's first movie.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

I reacted to that one with one of my friends! That was the first thing I said when I saw them both! 😂 Those two are amazing on screen together.

Ike Turner was troubled.... if you have any idea of the horrors he went through before the age of 12, you'd understand why he is "a monster".... That's all I have to say. In addition to the fact Angela and Laurence should've won the Oscar in '94 for this... Laurence Fishburne said he rewrote the script because Ike was portrayed as too much of a villain and monster, and, having experience being abusive with his wife, he knew exactly what he was dealing with, and he knew the inside of Ike, and he did the best he could. I guess when you say he tried to humanize Ike it seems impossible, but it isn't... people like him exist in the real world, and that's human.... props to both Angela and Laurence, and may Ike & Tina rest in peace

Great reaction, im.just curious why you mute random scenes? I understand censoring the violence (kind of) but like why mute the scene where she asks for help at the hotel? Its an amazing scene, itd be nice to hear it.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!! Those scenes actually weren't originally muted. But when my channel got 1K subs, the copyright gods came calling! So, I had to mute sections to get it visible to you guys 😊

Great movie.. can you please do Lady Sings The Blues with Diana Ross it's a great movie about Billie Holiday & The Magdalene Sisters and Rabbit Proof Fence... thanks 👍

@AlexxaReacts

2 ай бұрын

I will add it to my list! I did do a Billie Holiday movie reaction sometime last year. If you watch it, let me know what you think! It was a tough one to watch! 🥹

Would help your listeners if the movie audio was increased a bit😊

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Renee! I had to lower it due to copyright. 😫😅💛

@KajunMoo70

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts thanks for letting me know! That was a tough movie to watch but Tina/Anna Mae came through it triumphantly with the help of her true friend that stood by her❤️

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% she was indeed triumphant. I'm a bit sad that I never got to see her live. I'm sure she was even more AMAZING live than what was portrayed in the movie!

That man was evil

Should watch Mad Max THUNDER DOME infact Im gonna watch now in honor of her passing away RIP TINA

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I added it to my list 💛

@salli3929

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts WOW quick response Im hooked. An that earn new Sub I look forward to watching you watch things ♥

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

@@salli3929 Thank you so much Salli 💛

12:52 He needs to chill out

Question Is Did Ya Watch The Color Purple Yet?

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

No, I haven't. But it's definitely on my list! I've been wanting to see it for a long time.

@fredrickgowans949

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts Yes Please React To It It'll Have Ya All In Emotions

I can get you in touch with my sister she lives in downtown Toronto :)

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Certainly! You'll find my email in the About section 😊💛

I had major issues with your sound disappearing numerous times 😢

@AlexxaReacts

11 ай бұрын

Hi!! Sorry about that. I commented on this to another person. But when the channel got monetized, the video got blocked. So, I had to mute the sound via KZread to get it approved. I hope you understand and you stay tuned to the channel for more content! 💛

I mean let me be honest if you don't mind there are some things in the film that are true and some of the scenes were fabricated if you don't mind me saying but overall you did such an amazing job with your reaction to it. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

I don't mind at all Ashley! I love reading what you have to say! Thank you for your lovely comment 💛❤️

@ladybugradio1988

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts You're welcome,love and if I had to suggest anything my girl Angela has acted in I'd suggest "Meet The Browns" because it will leave you laughing, it will make you cry, but more importantly it will move your spirit and touch your heart.

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Adding it to the list!!! 💛

@ladybugradio1988

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexxaReacts okay. 🤗🤗🤗

I don’t understand why you block out so much for those on KZread. On one hand I can say it’s because of the violence, but if that’s the case, why show/review it at all? Then you block out the last scene between Ike and Tina in her dressing room where there isn’t any violence. Why was that? I’m disappointed in this reaction as well as Apollo 13 where you muted the sound of a very important scene at the end. I’ve saved others to watch, but now am second guessing myself on it. Can you please explain why you did it this way to these movie reactions please??

@AlexxaReacts

4 ай бұрын

Hi! Sure. It's due to copyright. If I don't mute, remove or hide the scene(s) KZread blocks the video completely. On Patreon my patrons get access to the original edited videos with the original sound. Those videos become free on the KZread release date (some older ones may not, if that's the case, let me know which one and I'll unlock it!) I hope that clarifies it. Thanks for watching my content nonetheless 😊

@AlexxaReacts

4 ай бұрын

Oh and for Apollo 13, the song was in the original published video. A few weeks later the video was blocked for that specific song, so the section had to be muted. Thanks again for your comment!

Why would Tina say that all of his songs sound the same. I feell like this movie is a feminist movie made in the favor of Tina. Can we hear Ikes side of the story before we judge?

@AlexxaReacts

Жыл бұрын

Since this is based on her memoir and her life, it makes sense that the story is from her perspective. Thanks for watching Angel and for your comment!

@fredrickgowans949

Жыл бұрын

​@@AlexxaReacts Yeah Ike Did Say that They Dramatized the Movie A bit And Said They Didn't hear his Side of the day Since the movie was based off tinas book But Of course it's a movie they're not gonna get everything right I mean they don't know what went on behind the scenes of their real life cuz Some people say that tina wasn't all that innocent herself as the media portray It was just a Toxic relationship and marriage

@papertags

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Tina wasn't no punk or shrinking violet. She was always a rider. Tina put hands on people too men and women. When it went down on the road she was in the mix with Ike and rest of the band fighting their way out of venues. Ike saw Tina as a little sister and a wingman and Tina wanted Ike to be in love with her but he was never that physically attracted to her. She used to bring women to Ike before they got married and Ike didnt understand why she changed. So when she would pout about it or get pissed about his other women, that's when he would slap her because that's all he knew to do. Sometimes she'd fight back and sometimes she wouldn't. They were toxic together. He was troubled and emotionally stunted no doubt but Tina was not innocent or a very nice person back then either. You could blame it on her bitterness over Ike not loving her like a wife but even she said the movie was very unfair to Ike

@LizMcC82

Жыл бұрын

I don’t care what she said that doesn’t give him the right to physically attack her. TF? 😡

@angelminaj617

Жыл бұрын

@@LizMcC82 I said wtf I said. She was toxic, period