Review of Love & Mercy (2015) by Jonathan D — 28 Aug 2016

I really enjoyed this one. Not your typical Biopic. Nice Acting by Cusack & Paul Dano. Definitely have a lot more respect for Brian Wilson and his music.

This review of Love & Mercy (2015) was written by Jonathan D on 28 Aug 2016.

Love & Mercy has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Margarita S (286) on 11 Mar 2018

A nicely woven biopic that alternates between a younger (Dano) and older (Cusack) Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. While the mental illness…

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By Pat Padua (495) for DCist (403) on 28 Aug 2018

Its deepest truth isn't the stuff of tell-all biography: the movie shows the kind of personal obsession and hard work that goes into a seemingly…

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By Oliver R (78) on 11 Nov 2017

This film really captures The Beach Boys story…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 09 Mar 2017

Great film about the little known horror beach boy Brian Wilson had to endure for years. Amazing cast, story and soundtrack…

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By Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 13 Nov 2018

My only beef would be the casting of Elizabeth Banks, who lacks a certain depth the role requires…

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By Spencer P (651) on 25 Feb 2018

Powerfully acted and strikingly constructed, this Brian Wilson biopic has an entertaining and admirably unique, if sometimes overly strange, approach…

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By Cole S (148) on 14 Jul 2017

A journey through the interesting, incredible and unique life of The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and his qualities and downfalls as a musician…

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By Kman5473 (46) on 12 Jan 2017

Best film of 2015. The fact that this received no award season attention is such a misstep for all organizations that give awards for films…

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By Grant S (1,780) on 05 Aug 2016

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By Mae Abdulbaki (411) for Punch Drunk Critics (518) on 13 Aug 2018

Stripped of theatrics and feels very raw, creating a biopic that is genuine and will ring true to any viewer…

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