Like Madonna
Like Madonna

Like Madonna

1990Movie103 minJapanese

Like Madonna 1990

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Alex Van WarmerdamGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In this darkly comedic drama, a man named Eddy lives a seemingly ordinary life with his wife and their young son. However, his world begins to unravel when he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair and that his child is not his own. Eddy's paranoia escalates, leading him down a path of suspicion and increasingly bizarre behavior as he attempts to uncover the truth.

Critical Reception

Alex Van Warmerdam's "Like Madonna" is a surreal and unsettling exploration of male insecurity and paranoia, characteristic of his distinctive filmmaking style. The film garnered attention for its bleak humor and unconventional narrative, appealing to audiences who appreciate arthouse cinema with a provocative edge. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it solidified Van Warmerdam's reputation as a director unafraid to delve into the darker aspects of human psychology with a unique visual and thematic approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, absurdist humor and unique directorial voice.
  • Noted for its exploration of unsettling themes of paranoia and domestic unease.
  • Appreciated by fans of arthouse cinema and unconventional storytelling.

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Fun Fact

Alex Van Warmerdam, the director and star of 'Like Madonna', often collaborates with his wife, Annet Malherbe, who plays the wife in this film, and they have continued this partnership throughout his career.

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