Review of Amy (2015) by Dillinger P — 13 Jan 2016

Love her or hate her, there is no denying that not only did Amy Winehouse stand out from the pack but the torrent of abuse she received from press, comedians and indeed the general public was nothing short of shameful.

Amy is one of the most heartfelt and indeed raw documentaries I've had the honor of witnessing. It's stripped back nature and its honest retrospective review of the turbulent times that follows an undoubtably troubled and talented British pop/jazz singer, are not only eye opening but will also leave a sour taste in your mouth, with the question begging, did we really kill her? The answer may not be black and white, but its undeniable that the general public's hunger for a downward spiral did indeed contribute to her demise.

Amy does a wonderful job of documenting the life of the late singer, it does so wonderfully through audio interviews and recorded footage of either handheld or televised recordings, this adds a personal and unpolished touch, which is completely the right choice tonally and indeed visually.

We get a personal insight into not only the demise but indeed the high points, the wonderful traits this talent possessed and an unbiased outlook on her career. Its personal, beautiful and indeed horrifying to watch, giving a real sense of sadness but also setting the record straight as to just how missed this woman will be.

It's a shotgun blast of emotions that must be witnessed, even for people who dislike the artist, its as brutally eye opening and relentless an outlook as were going to get for quite some time.