Songwriter

Name: Songwriter
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: August 17, 2018
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Amy Wadge, Benny Blanco, Beoga, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance

2018

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Abramorama | Release Date: August 17, 2018 | NR

Starring: Amy Wadge, Benny Blanco, Beoga, Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Fuse Odg, John McDaid, Julia Michaels, Matthew Sheeran, Ryan Tedder

Summary: Songwriter is an intimate and personal look into the writing process of one of the world’s leading artists – Ed Sheeran. Songwriter details the creation of Ed’s third studio album Divide and gives an authentic insight into Ed’s life through never before seen home videos. Witness firsthand the creativity, from the very first chord to theSongwriter is an intimate and personal look into the writing process of one of the world’s leading artists – Ed Sheeran. Songwriter details the creation of Ed’s third studio album Divide and gives an authentic insight into Ed’s life through never before seen home videos. Witness firsthand the creativity, from the very first chord to the finishing touch – as the sounds become the songs. [Abramorama]… Expand

Director: Murray Cummings

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Rating: NR

Runtime: 84 min

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Tiffany Tchobanian

Aug 16, 2018

Every glimpse behind the curtain brings new meaning to your favorite songs. You discover how intimate and personal this album is for Sheeran and how much it means to his family. After watching Songwriter, you will listen to Divide with a newfound perspective that makes each song sound even better than it did before. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Aug 15, 2018

Time will tell if this latest pop idol has staying power — the falsetto songs mostly run together in the ears of a non-fan — but even Sheeran doubters should appreciate the work ethic, musicianship and wit of this chart-topping ginger tyro. Read full review

Kimber Myers

Aug 23, 2018

Songwriter is intimate while oddly lacking insight into the artist himself, beyond the heart he pours into his lyrics. Read full review

The Observer (UK) Jonathan Romney

Aug 15, 2018

While we learn little of interest about Sheeran himself, the film is arguably a thoroughgoing demystification of the industrial process behind the modern pop song. Read full review

Jordan Hoffman

Aug 16, 2018

Songwriter sells the “nice boy” bit well, but if you aren’t already a fan, it eventually becomes tiresome. There are occasional glimmers of a real person (wishing to topple Adele, laying down a “no Snapchat” rule at his house, etc.) but rarely is a feature film so bluntly just marketing. Read full review

Guy Lodge

Aug 15, 2018

Murray Cummings’ film is a cautiously peppy, unrevealing affair, showing little of the trial and tension that goes into artistic creation — just the finger-snapping moments when it all comes together. Read full review

Stephen Dalton

Aug 15, 2018

With an ineptitude so thorough it borders on genius, Cummings achieves the rare feat of making Sheeran appear even more boring in person than he is on record. Read full review

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 27, 2021

This is a gentle musical drama film. The plot is a bit weak but its an easy and enjoyable watch regardless and I thought the songs performed were quite fun. It obviously features country songs, not especially contemporary country songs, as the film dates from 1984. Its a pretty ok filmThis is a gentle musical drama film. The plot is a bit weak but its an easy and enjoyable watch regardless and I thought the songs performed were quite fun. It obviously features country songs, not especially contemporary country songs, as the film dates from 1984. Its a pretty ok film really - I can't say there isn't any cheese present but then hey, this is a part-musical, so, what do you expect? it has the look of a feature length TV show, rather than a big glitzy Hollywood film but its not exactly awful. Its distinctly ok, especially if your a fan of country music, in which case I'd recommend it.… Expand

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