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The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black. Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film follows the remarkable woman behind the phenomenon and the tumultuous relationship at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.

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Critics Consensus

Back to Black's sympathetic approach to its subject's story is an overdue antidote to the tabloid treatment she often received in life, even if the end results are disappointingly pedestrian.

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

This papering over of Winehouse and her story isn't just bland and boring — it's offensive.

May 29, 2024

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Emma Oxnevad

Chicago Reader

Much like the rabid tabloid coverage Winehouse faced, Back to Black is a lazy attempt to capitalize on both the success and struggles of a great artist.

May 24, 2024

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Rafer Guzman

Newsday

An incomplete version of a well-known story.

Rated: 2/4

May 21, 2024

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Tomás Andrés Guerrero

Sensacine

A more than fine 'biopic' that will delight the singer's fans... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

May 31, 2024

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Carlos Boyero

El Pais (Spain)

It is impossible to ignore the pained, cyclothymic, intense, sensual, foul-mouthed, and magnetic woman when the excellent Abela gives her such life, passion, and frailty. [Full review in Spanish]

May 31, 2024

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Flawed but serviceable biopic...built around a nuanced take on the star and uncanny vocal impersonation by Marisa Abela.

Rated: 2/4

May 31, 2024

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Mom & daughter

This is a really good movie, definitely worth seeing. The actress that plays Amy was incredible! Even my teenage daughter loved it, and all of us parents know how hard teens are to please! She was surprised how well she portrayed Amy, and this was before her time even. She cried and I cried, as well as we also both cried.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Wendy Daz

I like this! Me encant esta pelcula y la manera en que el actriz la interpret la recomiendo para recordar esta bella artista

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Cuddles Mom

Great acting, super sad movie about a tragic yet talented individual. Learned some things about her life I did not know. Kind of long, could of been more succinct. Would watch again.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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Carol

Wonderful story and music but sad

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/30/24

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Virginia B

Generally speaking, I enjoyed it. My heart ached for her throughout the film, however they should’ve spent more time on the depth and breadth of Amy’s passion, and not so much on the turmoil. Maybe a better screenplay, better sound, even a better director …it really does miss the mark in many areas.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/29/24

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Warren S

It's a very sad story beautifully portrayed by outstanding actors, and great music.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/29/24

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Synopsis

The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame and the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black. Told from Amy's perspective and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film follows the remarkable woman behind the phenomenon and the tumultuous relationship at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Producer: Alison Owen , Debra Hayward , Nicky Kentish Barnes
Screenwriter: Matt Greenhalgh
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: StudioCanal , Monumental Pictures
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Drug Use|Nudity|Sexual Content)
Genre: Biography , Drama , Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 17, 2024, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.3M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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