This video is actually a mini thriller movie. It tells the sad story of a lonely woman and her vices and the horrible consequences of her careless actions. The video is directed by film director David Fincher. It also stars Christopher Walken in a 'Guardian Angel' type role. However, when Walken's character gives Madonna a kiss in the video, he then becomes The Angel of Death. The video also features an uncredited cameo appearance from Matt Dillon, who plays a crime scene cop. Not your typical video, but then again Madonna is NOT your typical artist. I love this song on its own. The music is so haunting and the lyrics, according to Rolling Stone magazine, perfectly describes "the mind of a girl who'd rather mess herself up than end a relationship she's too neurotic to handle... the characters remain faceless. It's as if Madonna recognizes the discomfort we feel when sensing the human character of a woman whose function is purely sexual. A sex symbol herself, she coolly removes the threat of her own personality." In other words, a great music video. Enjoy!
John
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