Review of Amy (2015) by Anna D — 12 Jul 2015

Beautiful and honest documentary film. Very tragic life story...

This review of Amy (2015) was written by Anna D on 12 Jul 2015.

Amy has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Richard F (560) on 12 Mar 2018

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By Yazmin B (5) on 08 Feb 2017

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By Steve Erickson (207) for Gay City News (145) on 15 Feb 2018

Amy has been criticized as inaccurate or unfair by some of the people depicted in it, particularly Winehouse's father Mitch, yet it's less…

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A deeply moving piece of cinema, sad and heartbreaking, that paints an intimate portrait of the troubled Winehouse…

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By David H (2,838) on 14 Jul 2017

Fairly captivating. That girl sure seemed talented but the Spotlight wasn't for her. Definitely worth watching…

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By Jim Carroll (4) for Irish Times (1,391) on 25 Apr 2017

It's a shockingly sad film, a reminder that great artists are often troubled beings and that the pop world is not a safe place for them…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 01 Dec 2016

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 15 Nov 2016

Bravo. I'm a fan of Amy Winehouse's artistry, so I am probably a bit prejudiced here. I was tortured watching this. Absolutely tortured…

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By Deepak M (183) on 07 Mar 2018

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