Film No. 22 (2024) April 10th. 6:30 PM EVENT CINEMAS, Cine 16 Vmax, Innaloo.
"I want people to hear my voice and forget their troubles for just five minutes"" (One of Amy's many thoughtful, philosophical quotes inviting people to love her music).
NOMINEE: Most Anticipated film (Sam Taylor-Johnson) BBFF.
How successful has Sam Taylor-Johnson been in capturing an Amy Winehouse story, through the eyes of Amy, in BACK TO BLACK? Very successful, it is the strength of the film, no doubt. Marisa Abela is the reason Taylor-Johnson (NOWHERE BOY) has achieved her objective.
Amy Winehouse was a home loving, uncomplicated daughter, granddaughter and lover who simply thrived in her humble, London (Camden) life. She sang from her heart, with a voice of velvet. The world loved her. An addictive personality and a destructive love life, paralleled with new found fame, weighed on Amy. She was a mere twenty seven when she left our world without meaning to.
There are no actual Amy vocals on this unique soundtrack. This may be a turnoff to those expecting a "cover film" especially in the knowledge the film is full of the music of (not by) Winehouse. Marisa Abela brings us Amy with a real legitimacy. Taylor-Johnson is compassionate and true to Amy's legacy. Amy would be chuffed! 9GUMS.
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