The Amy Winehouse biopic, ‘Back to Black‘, had its world premiere in London, attended by director Sam Taylor-Johnson and the cast. The film debuted with a 53% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is receiving mixed reports. According to Deadline, ‘Back to Black’ bows out on an unexpectedly minor key, which is likely better than a queasy Queen of Hearts payoff.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, written by Matt Greenhalgh, and starring Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse, the R-rated biographical drama ‘Back to Black’ runs for 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is ‘Back to Black’ About?
Image Source: Focus Features A celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century, Back to Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, Back to Black honors Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
The film also stars Jack O’Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Eddie Marsan as Mitch Winehouse, Juliet Cowan as Janis Winehouse, and Lesley Manville as Cynthia Winehouse.
‘Back to Black’ will hit UK theaters on April 12, 2024, through StudioCanal, and US theaters on May 17, 2024, via Focus Features. Watch the trailer below.
- Movie Name: Back to Black
- Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
- Cast:
- Marisa Abela (Amy Winehouse)
- Jack O’Connell (Blake Fielder-Civil)
- Eddie Marsan (Mitch Winehouse)
- Juliet Cowan (Janis Winehouse)
- Lesley Manville (Cynthia Winehouse)
- Release Date (UK): April 12, 2024
- Release Date (US): May 17, 2024
- Runtime: 2 hours and 2 minutes
