Review of Bessie (2015) by José C — 09 Sep 2015

I really liked this. now for the mo'nique ma rainey movie.

This review of Bessie (2015) was written by José C on 09 Sep 2015.

Bessie has generally received positive reviews.

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

In a cast full of strong performances, Queen Latifah stuns. Quite simply, it's the finest performance she's ever given…

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By Sarah B (1,309) on 24 May 2015

Terrific film, gorgeous cinematography, writing, and superb direction by Dee Rees…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 01 Jun 2015

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 David Rooney (943) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 10 May 2015

This is a smartly observed, understated biographical drama that sidesteps hagiography and treats its complex subject with integrity…

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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 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 Jon C (1,457) on 08 Oct 2017

Awesome acting by Queen Latifah. I can watch this portrayal over again. Great singing, wonderful insight, and full of information…

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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 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 Ian C (1,796) on 31 Aug 2015

Decent biopic. Mo' Nique and Latifah are great…

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