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.
Critics Reviews:
- “Winehouse herself emerges as a tragic figure whose fiery spirit defined her as much as the vulnerability that fueled her finest moments as the vocalist who made you feel her heartache like it was your own.” – Ed Masley (Arizona Republic)
- “A straightforward depiction of the painful events we all witnessed, softened by a compassionate imagining of how Winehouse might have gotten there.” – Johanna Schneller (Globe and Mail)
- “Within its limits, “Back to Black” is a satisfying biopic. It’s lifted by Winehouse’s music and by the staggering performance of Marisa Abela, who plays Winehouse and does all her own singing in this movie.” – Mick LaSalle (San Francisco Chronicle)
