Review of Bessie (2015) by Ian C — 31 Aug 2015

Decent biopic. Mo' Nique and Latifah are great.

This review of Bessie (2015) was written by Ian C on 31 Aug 2015.

Bessie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Emily S. Mendel (53) for culturevulture.net (793) on 22 May 2015

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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 Brian Tallerico (1,600) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 14 May 2015

A flawed drama that nonetheless warrants a look simply because of the bright spotlight it gives the underrated talents of star Queen Latifah,…

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By Rob Owen (19) for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (258) on 13 May 2015

The story is so intent on covering the title character's life almost in its entirety that character motivations suffer…

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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 Herley T (1) on 22 Jun 2017

This movie is AMAZING! You MUST see this before you die…

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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 Lenard G (4) on 18 May 2015

Queen Latifah just proved why she's called Queen with this performance…

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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 Baron V (4) on 25 Sep 2015

You forget it's Queen Latifah, and I love it when an actor can do that for me. Depressing at times, downright ugly in others…

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