Amy Winehouse should be remembered for her musical talents and ability to create songs people love. Unfortunately, this biopic decided to focus nearly entirely on her controversies and struggles.
The film picks up with Winehouse, portrayed by Marisa Abela, just before she records her first studio album, “Frank.” The audience learns about her family life, her love of music and how her demo tape has opened a doorway to success.
Following the release of “Frank,” Winehouse begins building her music career and at the same time, starts a relationship with her future husband Blake (Jack O’Connell). From there, the film dramatizes her struggles with alcoholism and addiction, as well as how she pushed forward to make her second and final album, “Back to Black.”
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