Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black derided – and praised – by critics as first reviews emerge
by Nicole Vassell
Apr 09, 2024
3 minutes
Critics are fiercely divided over the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black following its world premiere.
Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela as troubled late soul singer, who died of alcohol poisoning aged 27 in July 2011.
In the run-up to its release, fans of the “You Know I’m No Good” singer shared their worries about the portrayal of Winehouse, with a recently released clip sparking a backlash online.
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