The list to check if you are missing a little music in your life.
With the recent proliferation of biopics, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish those that are worthy of your attention from those that could completely ruin your perception of a person’s artistic heritage.
If you’re not ready to risk your evening for something that will disappoint you and fail to live up to your favorite artist, check out these top 5 musician bios based on Rotten Tomatoes Critical Review.
5. Amadeus (1984) – 89%
Starring Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham, Amadeus focuses on the life, success and struggles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. What makes this film interesting and sets it apart from other biographies of the composer is the unreliable narrator, who happens to be Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri.
4. Behind the Candelabra (2013) – 94%
One of the films in the filmography of Michael Douglas and Matt Damon that doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for its worth. Behind The Candelabra tells the beautiful story of the relationship between megastar singer Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson. Although not well known to the general public, the film has won eleven Primetime Emmys.
3. Blaze (2018) – 95%
Even those who have never heard of Blaze Foley will be stunned by his story and the way it is portrayed in this rather unconventional biopic. While there are some differences that almost caused excitement among original Foley fans (e.g. the depth of his voice), the final cut ultimately exceeded all expectations.
2. The Pianist (2002) – 95%
Many enthusiasts consider this film to be Roman Polanski’s best film. Whether this is true or not is difficult to judge, but the true story of a Polish-Jewish pianist and composer, amazingly portrayed by Adrien Brody, who survived World War II, will leave no one indifferent.
1. What does love have to do with it? (1993) – 97%
Much of the success of What’s Love Got to Do With It? has to do with Angela Bassett’s captivating performance. Though she bears no resemblance to Tina Turner herself, the actress perfectly embodies her essence, living up to the story of the legendary singer who finds the inner strength to break free from abuse.