The new Whitney Houston biopic I want to dance with someone promises a dazzling tribute to the late pop star. Naomi Ackie delivers her groundbreaking take as Houston in a heartfelt and heartfelt performance. Along with Ackie’s casting, the film also cast MoonlightAshton Sanders as Bobby Brown and Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis. Moreover, Harriet Director Kasi Lemmons is the filmmaker behind the project, determined to approach Houston’s story gracefully. The trailer got audiences excited for some of the iconic moments the film would showcase and showed Ackie in action. Now, the first reviews are out ahead of the film’s release on Friday and the critics have mixed opinions.
The Oscar race is already full, but I want to dance with someone is a musical biopic looking to make a last-minute buzz. The film follows Houston’s career through major moments in her life, including the release of the title track, singing of the national anthem at the Super Bowl, and directing the film. The bodyguard. The film also touches on some complicated aspects of her life, such as drug addiction and complex romantic relationships. Critics are divided on what to make of the film, as while some praise the film’s over-the-top approach, others are fed up with the classic biopic format.
One of the film’s champions is David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter, who praised Ackie for her portrayal of the infamous pop star. While Ackie didn’t sing in the film herself, she captured the essence of Houston and what made her so special to her fans. roney said:
The other big draw here is Naomi Ackie’s heartfelt and emotionally raw performance in the title role. Though she doesn’t look much like Houston, she captures the late singer’s brilliance whether she’s dominating a stage or simply stepping away from her spotlight.
Owen Gleiberman of Variety was also a fan of the film and praised it for transporting audiences into the world of Houston. He thought the film had a lot of heart and it was enough to make the jaws of the viewers drop. He explained:
However, as you watch, you may realize everything you didn’t know about the story and its transportation. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is the kind of luxuriously passionate biopic whether you give it or not, and if you do, you might be just as excited, honey.
Goalkeeper Peter Bradshaw thought too I want to dance with someone It was a solid film, easy to watch and emotional. During the full review, he pointed out the film’s problems, thought the piece as a whole lived up to it, and praised Ackie in the process. He also highlighted the other creative forces behind the project, saying:
Now here’s a musical biopic on very traditional lines from writer Anthony McCarten and director Kasi Lemmons – a smooth and beautifully acted work.
However, not everyone agreed with the cinematic conventions this film adopted to tell the story of Houston. indiewire thought David Ehrlich I want to dance with someone she was too busy trying to hit every beat in her life without finding an emotional core. She detailed:
Once her career is launched, the rest of her life boils down to a series of increasingly unsophisticated reactions to what transpired in the scene above, expressing less of Houston’s struggle to be everything to everyone than this woman’s desperation in the movie to be nothing to nobody. .
Brian Truitt for USA Today (opens in a new tab) he too was not very interested in the film and felt like Ehrlich. He wasn’t distracted by the film’s dazzling musical moments and was more interested in some of the darker elements of Houston’s history, which he didn’t think had been adequately examined. Truit explained:
Somebody” traces episodes of Houston’s personal and professional life without developing anything nuanced or surprising. Too often it is Clive who presents her with an opportunity (like the ambitious “Impossible Medley” or the film “The Bodyguard” with Kevin Costner), she first resists before saying yes, then turns into something, rinses , repeat.
Overall, based on critical reviews, fans looking for a dark and gritty take on the Whitney Houston story likely won’t be satisfied. Still, the film has enough nostalgic musical moments to draw fans in and features a professional performance by Naomi Ackie. There’s a lot of Houston history to explore, and you’ll need to see for yourself if the film works.
I want to dance with someone It will hit theaters on December 23. Also, be sure to check out where to watch some of Whitney Houston’s movies if you want to revisit her life and career before the movie comes out. For more on more movies hitting theaters and streaming before the new year, be sure to check out our 2022 Movie Release Schedule.
Source: Cinemablend
