Madonna: Madame X – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Madonna: Madame X

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42%

WISE Score

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Madonna's theatrical concert film is visually ambitious but squarely aimed at adult fans who appreciate her provocative artistry.

67%

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Madonna: Madame X

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NR, 2021

42%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Madonna's theatrical concert film is visually ambitious but squarely aimed at adult fans who appreciate her provocative artistry.

67%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is a Madonna concert film. You know what you're getting: provocative, theatrical, sexually charged performance art with political messaging. The reviews are middling (67% on RT, 6.8 on IMDb) which suggests it's fine for fans but not essential viewing.

For parents: this isn't family movie night material. It's rated 15+ for good reason - Madonna's stage presence has always pushed boundaries with sexuality, religion, and politics. If your older teen is into pop music history or performance art, sure. But be real about what Madonna concerts entail.

The bigger issue? It's a 2021 concert film of a 60-something pop star's niche album. Unless your kid is genuinely into Madonna (unlikely unless they're a theater kid diving into pop culture history), this will bore them to tears. It's not bad, it's just... for a very specific audience.

Age Fit

This is for adults and older teens (15+) who are Madonna fans or interested in pop culture and performance art. Not remotely appropriate for younger kids, and honestly, most teens won't care unless they're already into her music.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Concert film featuring Madonna's provocative stage persona and mature themes. While celebrating artistic expression, the content includes adult themes, suggestive choreography, and political messaging that isn't emotionally appropriate for younger viewers. Not modeling age-appropriate behavior for kids.

Imaginative

Genuinely creative concept of Madonna adopting multiple personas as 'secret agent Madame X' traveling the world. The theatrical staging, filmed in Lisbon, shows artistic ambition and visual creativity. The performance invites viewers into an immersive artistic vision, though it's more about consumption than participation.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this 15+, which signals mature content. Madonna concerts typically feature sexual content, provocative imagery, religious imagery used controversially, and adult themes. Without an MPAA rating listed, this is likely unrated but contains content inappropriate for children - suggestive dancing, mature costumes, and potentially explicit language. Not safe for unexpected family viewing.

Enriching

Offers insight into a legendary pop icon's creative process and artistic vision. The 'fighting for freedom and bringing light to dark places' suggests political/social messaging that could spark thought. However, as a concert film, it's primarily entertainment rather than educational. Metacritic 62 and RT 67% suggest mixed critical reception - interesting but not groundbreaking.

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Why It Might Be Great

Showcases a pop culture icon's creative evolution and theatrical staging
Offers insight into artistic performance and persona-building for teens interested in entertainment
Filmed in Lisbon with unique cultural backdrop and visual aesthetic
Contains social/political messaging about freedom and justice that could resonate with older teens

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What to Watch For

Sexually suggestive choreography, costumes, and mature themes throughout - this is Madonna, not Kidz Bop
Likely contains strong language and adult references typical of her performances
Concert film format means it's 90+ minutes of stage performance - you either vibe with Madonna or you don't
Niche appeal - really only for existing fans or teens exploring pop culture history

Conversation Starters

"What do you think about artists using their platform to talk about politics and social issues?"
"Madonna has reinvented herself many times over 40 years - why do you think some artists stay relevant while others don't?"
"The 'Madame X' character is described as a secret agent fighting for freedom - what do you think that means in the context of a concert?"

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