Tina

"HBO" has once again done it with a great bio doc this time "Tina" which looks at the life and career of one sweet music legend Tina Turner. The doc was informative as it featured behind the scenes vintage footage of Tina's early days of meeting Ike and his band in St. Louis and becoming his sidekick after leaving her small rural Tennessee town. From the get go Tina had the moves and shakes as she was brought up with the blues and the likes of BB. King and gospel. The voice and determination was around from early on.

Told was more than her talent yet her making it threw the storm of Ike's path and domestic abuse as the interview and recording from 1981's "People" magazine is spotlighted. As seen when breaking away solo was when this carefree woman had her greatest success as the freedom of being alone set her music wings soaring to new heights. The concert footage is well done showing Tina rock on with crowd masses and the interviews from friends Angela Bassett and Oprah Winfrey were touching as they told of warm touching memories of the talented Mrs. Turner. Plus former "MTV" host and music journalist Kurt Loder being interviewed as he gives his take and memories of how she impacted music and culture. Overall fine well done doc that proved her lasting power was a sign of will and determination as Tina Turner lasting thru abuse and pain proved that she was simply one of the best!

This is simply one of the very best biographical documentaries out there. It is completely thorough, in that it shows Tina from beginning to today. I don't think we've ever had a clearer picture of what makes a superstar icon tick than this one. I think that even those who are not into her music that much would find this a fascinating and unforgettable film, although I can't imagine not being stirred by the sound of her music. By the way, if you are into her music, you'll hear plenty of it. I highly recommend this film. Two thumbs sky high for this one.

I loved this documentary! It didn't deal solely with all of her musical successes, it focused more on the development and changes in her as a person and a performer.

From starting out as a teenager with Ike Turner, to reinventing herself in her forties and going on to achieve incredible global stardom. All against the backdrop of incredible suffering...emotionally and physically, is just astounding.

And for her to be such a lovely, warm and positive person after everything she's been through just makes you love her more!

I'll certainly be listening to a lot more of her work over the next few weeks!

Absolute 1 of a kind. An original once in 10 lifetime's, Tina always nailed it. A great send off, to a legend! Simply....

From rags to riches; to almost rags and then to Icon Status! I didn't grow up with her music but I certainly became a fan! She is amazing.

I had no idea how awful it was for Tina! You Go girl!!!