Director Sam Taylor-Johnson ("Fifty Shades of Grey" "Nowhere Boy") along with Writer Matt Greenhalgh ("Nowhere Boy") present yet another musician oriented look back, this time of the life and times of singer Amy Winehouse.
At the heart of this Biography is the age old question: "who was to blame for Amy's downfall into the world of drugs," at the height of her career? Stepping into the sure to be criticized role of Amy Winehouse is Marisa Abela (knowing recently in the TV Series "Industry"). Playing the bad boy (and in this case the much more handsome) Blake Fielder-Civil is Jack O'Connell ("2022 "Lady Chatterley's Lover").
Since many know how the film will end, the journey into Amy's upbringing, her relationship with her parents, where and how she grew up, her start in the industry, how she felt about the industry, and the personality she brought to her work is what this film offers. At least in the eyes of director and writer.
While it took me a minute to get into Marisa's Amy, when I was sold, I was sold on her performance. Many may overlook this acting endeavor, but walking the walk, talking the talk and actually singing the songs could place Marisa on the track to a nomination or two. While it's hard to watch a crashing training, this glimpse into what may have been Amy's world is a worthy movie watching experience. Luckily, the on-screen chemistry between Abela and O'Connell is believable and honest, and the sound track brings back great memories of Amy Wineshous'e short time with us.
At the heart of this Biography is the age old question: "who was to blame for Amy's downfall into the world of drugs," at the height of her career? Stepping into the sure to be criticized role of Amy Winehouse is Marisa Abela (knowing recently in the TV Series "Industry"). Playing the bad boy (and in this case the much more handsome) Blake Fielder-Civil is Jack O'Connell ("2022 "Lady Chatterley's Lover").
Since many know how the film will end, the journey into Amy's upbringing, her relationship with her parents, where and how she grew up, her start in the industry, how she felt about the industry, and the personality she brought to her work is what this film offers. At least in the eyes of director and writer.
While it took me a minute to get into Marisa's Amy, when I was sold, I was sold on her performance. Many may overlook this acting endeavor, but walking the walk, talking the talk and actually singing the songs could place Marisa on the track to a nomination or two. While it's hard to watch a crashing training, this glimpse into what may have been Amy's world is a worthy movie watching experience. Luckily, the on-screen chemistry between Abela and O'Connell is believable and honest, and the sound track brings back great memories of Amy Wineshous'e short time with us.
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