The Doors offers a mesmerizing exploration into the world of Jim Morrison and his band. Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody is a great tribute to Queen’s iconic frontman, Freddie Mercury.
Synopsis: Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the [More]
Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Gemma Jones
Directed By: Dexter Fletcher
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Critics Consensus: As unconventional and unwieldy as the life and legacy it honors, Love & Mercy should prove moving for Brian Wilson fans while still satisfying neophytes.
Set against the backdrop of Detroit’s harsh realities, the film blends intense lyrical battles with poignant personal moments.
Eminem’s own presence in the film adds an extra layer of authenticity, as it reflects his journey from adversity to international stardom. Directed by Sidney J Furie of The Ipcress File fame, the film follows the jazz star from her traumatic youth through her rise to fame.
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Starring: Eric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, Doug Jones
Directed By: Joann Sfar
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Critics Consensus: James Cagney deploys his musical gifts to galvanizing effect in Yankee Doodle Dandy, a celebration of patriotic fervor as much as it is a biopic of George M.
Cohan.
With its rich storytelling and emotional depth, Ray is a testament to the resilience and innovation that reshaped popular music.
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Through breathtaking musical performances and moments of vulnerability, the movie portrays the struggles and triumphs that defined his legacy.
Its vibrant cinematography and powerful score invite audiences to relive the magic of Queen’s music and celebrate the indomitable spirit of a true musical pioneer.
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Critically, however, it was also a phenomenon, attracting multiple industry awards, including the coveted Best Actor for Rami Malek’s magnificent portrayal of Freddie Mercury. These films dramatize the life and career of a real-life musician or musical group.
What are music biopics?
Music biopics are biographical films that focus on the life, career, and music of musicians or musical groups.
Critics Consensus:Amadeus' liberties with history may rankle some, but the creative marriage of Miloš Forman and Peter Shaffer yields a divinely diabolical myth of genius and mediocrity, buoyed by inspired casting and Mozart's rapturous music.
Synopsis: Brought to the White House to receive a Congressional Gold Medal from President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Broadway legend George M. [More]
Starring: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf
Directed By: Michael Curtiz
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Critics Consensus:Bound for Glory brings the Dust Bowl era to authentic life thanks to Haskell Wexler's opulent cinematography and Woody Guthrie's resonant music, capturing the American mood at the time as much as it does the folk singer's life.
Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr, meanwhile, served as producer and consultant to ensure the film avoided the worst Hollywood excesses.
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18: Bound For Glory
Loosely adapted from his partly fictionalized 1943 autobiography of the same name, Bound For Glory is a beautifully framed portrait of the enigmatic Woody Guthrie.
Fiction sometimes makes a mockery of fact (though there is real-life footage of Sex Pistols’ legendary gig at Manchester’s Lesser Free Trade Hall), but it’s still an enthusiastic and heartfelt tribute to both the late 80s Madchester era and one of the UK’s most singular independent record labels.
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23: The Runaways
Based on lead singer Cherie Currie’s book, Neon Angel: A Memoir Of A Runaway, this self-explanatory 2010 biopic covers the rise and fall of groundbreaking all-girl 70s rock sensations The Runaways.
La Bamba stands as a moving reminder of the fleeting nature of brilliance and the lasting power of musical innovation.
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Synopsis: Joan Jett (Kristen Stewart) and Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning), two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for the [More]
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Alia Shawkat, Scout Taylor-Compton
Directed By: Floria Sigismondi
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Critics Consensus: This standard-issue biopic falls shy of its subject's transcendent brilliance, but Jennifer Hudson's starring performance absolutely commands Respect.
So, which films do you think should top the list of best 2018 biopics? Dre producing, and Ice Cube being played by his real-life son O’Shea Jackson, Jr. Consequently, this is a biopic which pulls few punches and strives to keep it real – at least from the group’s perspective.
Synopsis: In 1966, an unknown guitarist named James Hendrix (André Benjamin) leaves New York for London, changes his name to Jimi [More]
Starring: André Benjamin, Hayley Atwell, Imogen Poots, Ruth Negga
Directed By: John Ridley
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Critics Consensus: Predictable and sentimental, yet thoroughly agreeable, One Chance is an unapologetic crowd-pleaser that achieves its admittedly modest goals.
As opposed to documentaries, 2018 biographical films bring something completely different to the table. Cheadle’s herculean efforts failed to win over some of the critics, but he did a great job capturing Davis’, attitude, drug-fuelled paranoia, and even his famous death-ray stare in this compelling and passionate biopic.
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28: Nowhere Boy
First released in the UK in 2009 and then granted a US cinema release to coincide with what should have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday, on 9 October 2010, Nowhere Boy revisits the future Beatle’s early years in Liverpool, taking in the creation of his first band, The Quarrymen, and their gradual transition into The Beatles.