Review of Bessie (2015) by Erin C — 21 May 2016

This felt very long. The way Bessie was portrayed made her very unlikeable.

This review of Bessie (2015) was written by Erin C on 21 May 2016.

Bessie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ken L (247) on 05 Jun 2015

Covered the bio through most of her primary relationships in her carreer. Gave a good sampling of her biggest hits…

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By Jimmy H (444) on 30 Aug 2015

If a few weeks, the Emmys will be presented. If Queen Latifah doesn't win for Best Actress, then I want a recount…

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By Brian Lowry (913) for Variety (12,700) on 03 Dec 2015

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Presents the powerhouse vocalist as a blues belter in more ways than one -- a pugnacious scrapper with a fierce streak of racial pride, a sexual…

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By Neil Genzlinger (512) for New York Times (5,786) on 03 Dec 2015

Bessie shows us an assortment of moments from that life but doesn't really make us feel it, despite Queen Latifah's best efforts…

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By Alex Mclevy (31) for AV Club (2,778) on 17 May 2015

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By Alex V (837) on 20 Jun 2015

Mo'Nique is the reason I watched. Surprised at the musicality of the darling Latifah. Enjoyable. Indulging…

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By Kevin R (2,184) on 25 Jun 2015

Film za Bessie Smith,legendarnata blues pejacka,koja e inspiracija za Billie Holiday,Nina Simone,Aretha Franklin,pa duri I za Janis Joplin...odlicen…

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By Donna T (54) on 08 Aug 2015

I expected to like Queen Latifah as Bessie Smith. But Mo'Nique is fantastic as Ma Rainey. And the scenes between the 2 of them are magical…

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By Pavan R (814) on 26 Apr 2016

A well made biopic which gives a good insight into the her life. Doesn't seem too dramatised and presented quite realistically. Good performances…

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