Truth, if it were needed, that Lesley Manville can turn her hand to anything, but otherwise this is a rather unremarkable biopic of a woman whose character, I must confess, I didn't actually like very much. She is the nan of Amy (Marisa Abela) and the two have a special bond. Amy lives with her mum who is divorced from her dad Mitch (Eddie Marsan). He fancies himself as a bit of a crooner and she is steeped in jazz,…
Her music. Her life. Her legacy.
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
Top Cast
Marisa Abela
Amy
Jack O'Connell
Blake
Eddie Marsan
Mitch
Lesley Manville
Cynthia
Juliet Cowan
Janis
Sam Buchanan
Nick Shymansky
Pete Lee-Wilson
Perfume Paul
Thelma Ruby
Great Auntie Renee
Michael S. Siegel
Uncle Harold
Matilda Thorpe
Auntie Melody
Anna Darvas
Shelley
Tracey Lushington
Jane
Ryan O'Doherty
Chris
Spike Fearn
Tyler
Harley Bird
Juliette
Francesca Henry
Chantelle
Reviews
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/back-to-black-movie-review-a-shallow-and-insulting-portrayal-of-amy-winehouse/ "Back to Black completely fails in adapting Amy Winehouse’s life to the big screen, falling into common biopic traps, and drowning in them. The film not only disrespectfully omits and revises critical facts from the artist’s life but also fails to convey the emotional depth of…
<em>'Back to Black'</em> is not the best. The opening chunk of the movie, say the first 30-45 minutes, is not good, a very rocky beginning. The introduction to the characters felt unnatural, the spontaneous moments of the lead character (who they make a tiny bit unlikeable at around that point) singing... borderline cringe. I will say, though, from after that the film does improve, funnily enough once the titular…
FAQ about Back to Black
What is Back to Black about?
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film…
When was Back to Black released?
Back to Black was released in 2024.
What genres does Back to Black belong to?
Back to Black is categorised as Music, History, Drama.
Who stars in Back to Black?
The cast of Back to Black includes Marisa Abela, Jack O'Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville, Juliet Cowan.