Back to Black

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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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Marisa Abela impressively disappears into Amy Winehouse in Back to Black, a touching homage that might’ve kicked harder had it fully worn the darkness that ultimately consumed its subject.

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Anna Smith

Rolling Stone UK

Oct 30

3/5

Back to Black won’t please everybody, but it is a good, well-made film that tells part of Amy’s story with affection, sensitivity and a palpable respect for her talent.

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

05/29/2024

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

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Emma Oxnevad

Chicago Reader

05/24/2024

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.

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

Aug 12

This is another example of how this genre is failing to move forward and feel more like soulless cash grabs from studio execs.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Jul 18

3.5/5

While the film may focus more on Winehouse's personal life than her musical life, it proves to be a compelling and satisfying film, thanks to its departure from genre conventions and a more intimate approach to her life. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Dec 10

2/5

The whole thing feels lightweight.

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jose rodriguez

Jul 15

Phenomenon Representation of Biography

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Yolanda

May 3

Extremely well done!

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Logan

12/04/2024

Love the person and the music hated the actress for it

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Mel S

11/06/2024

I hope it wins every.single.award

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Greisy

09/30/2024

I loved this movie it was honestly great but of course sad.

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John

06/22/2024

It was more like a collage of Amys official videos of her major songs from her both albums. The only good thing was to hear Amys songs again. The actress have no physical resemblence to Amy, her husband portrayed like an angel(which he was not) and her father was portrayed like an ineffective figure( which he was not)

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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
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.0M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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