Billie
Greenwich Entertainment | Release Date: December 4, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
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Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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5
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2
Negative:
0
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Original-CinKim HughesDec 3, 2020
The new documentary Billie is for music nerds what hieroglyphics on a cave wall are for anthropologists: not so much a revelation as clear confirmation of a more nuanced life than previously known. It also has one heck of a back story. Read full review
88
Movie NationRoger MooreDec 4, 2020
Billie is the far and away the most definitive Billie Holiday biography ever put on screen, a film that celebrates her magic and examines the demons that haunted her, chemical and human. Read full review
80
The GuardianPeter BradshawNov 12, 2020
James Erskine’s film showcases the unforgettable Holiday voice: her elegantly casual, almost negligent readings of melodies, with a sensual moan or purr that was on the verge of a sob. Read full review
75
The Film StageChristian GallichioDec 3, 2020
When the film is focused on showcasing Holiday, it’s a truly captivating documentary. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesNoel MurrayDec 7, 2020
Billie isn’t just about the stories we tell about great artists. It’s also about why we tell them — and whether we can ever really get them right. Read full review
60
Time OutPhil de SemlyenJan 26, 2021
The two parallel stories never quite gel, more often pulling focus from each other just a major revelation seems to be in the offing. Read full review
60
The New York TimesGlenn KennyDec 3, 2020
If Billie gives short shrift to its subject’s artistry while underscoring her life’s squalor, it still offers pockets of valuable insight. Read full review
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