What is it with some reviewers? Do they think they make themselves look big and clever when they post reviews rubbishing good films?
Forget other reviews - they're wrong. Back to Black is A REALLY GOOD FILM! It's obviously 10/10.
Marisa Abela is outstanding as Amy. And I mean OUTSTANDING. This is one of the greatest performances you'll see. She brings emotion, energy, vulnerability and weakness all to the screen. Her acting AND singing are Superb. This brought tears to my eyes on many occasions. A great future awaits this talented actress.
Elsewhere, Jack O'Connell is strong as Amy's infatuation Blake. He's a piece of unpleasant north London rough. Believable. He's a wrong 'un though, and they are bad for each other.
The supporting players are good, with Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville as influential father and grandmother figures well portrayed.
I really liked the photography, editing and sound. The look is perfect too. We are close in to the action and emotion because the performances are so good and the camera work and direction excellent.
Sure, Back to Black may only show us a narrow view of the brilliant edgy young woman Amy Winehouse. But what we do see here is an outstanding performance by Marisa Abela that is worth seeing and 10/10 in its own right. And nothing detracts from it.
A great film.
Forget other reviews - they're wrong. Back to Black is A REALLY GOOD FILM! It's obviously 10/10.
Marisa Abela is outstanding as Amy. And I mean OUTSTANDING. This is one of the greatest performances you'll see. She brings emotion, energy, vulnerability and weakness all to the screen. Her acting AND singing are Superb. This brought tears to my eyes on many occasions. A great future awaits this talented actress.
Elsewhere, Jack O'Connell is strong as Amy's infatuation Blake. He's a piece of unpleasant north London rough. Believable. He's a wrong 'un though, and they are bad for each other.
The supporting players are good, with Eddie Marsan and Lesley Manville as influential father and grandmother figures well portrayed.
I really liked the photography, editing and sound. The look is perfect too. We are close in to the action and emotion because the performances are so good and the camera work and direction excellent.
Sure, Back to Black may only show us a narrow view of the brilliant edgy young woman Amy Winehouse. But what we do see here is an outstanding performance by Marisa Abela that is worth seeing and 10/10 in its own right. And nothing detracts from it.
A great film.