Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
TriStar Pictures | Release Date: December 23, 2022
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JLuis_001Dec 28, 2022
Anthony McCarten, the writer of this film also wrote Bohemian Rhapsody, so I'm not surprised I Wanna Dance with Somebody is such a simplistic and mediocre biopic.

I mean, if you go for the entertainment of such a basic biographicalAnthony McCarten, the writer of this film also wrote Bohemian Rhapsody, so I'm not surprised I Wanna Dance with Somebody is such a simplistic and mediocre biopic.

I mean, if you go for the entertainment of such a basic biographical treatment, then enjoy it. If you wanted something more elaborate, especially her hardcore fans, well this is not the place to find it.… Expand
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holygodnessDec 31, 2022
This movie is so blend… so boring and awful movie. Acting was good though.
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LoverBoy36Dec 24, 2022
Super disappointed… Nothing was good, it was just blend and boring. But I linda liked Naomi’s acting.
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nutpnutpDec 24, 2022
Music was good, but everything else was bad Such a big let down. Not recommend.
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LittlegizmoDec 23, 2022
no no no no no no no thanks bye bad bye bad bad bad bad bye bye bye i dont wanna dance
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DavonDec 24, 2022
Naomi Ackie gives an Oscar were the performance as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance With Somebody who was the greatest voice of our time! Whitney Houston simply put has broken more records than any other artist in history, and consideringNaomi Ackie gives an Oscar were the performance as Whitney Houston in I Wanna Dance With Somebody who was the greatest voice of our time! Whitney Houston simply put has broken more records than any other artist in history, and considering that she did so in such an absolutely toxic environment, only makes her legacy all the more endearing, awe inspiring as well as heartbreaking.… Expand
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MetacriticOnurFeb 25, 2023
bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.
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JMHADec 23, 2022
Enjoyable movie with a great actress! Listening to Whitney’s songs in a cinema is another level. Good to hear her hits and discover all her problems, some unknown by the big public. Recommended to know Whitney the person, who became theEnjoyable movie with a great actress! Listening to Whitney’s songs in a cinema is another level. Good to hear her hits and discover all her problems, some unknown by the big public. Recommended to know Whitney the person, who became the greatest voice of all.… Expand
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viethung0274Dec 23, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best movies of the century so far. Maybe the best biopic that ever produced!! Great job!!… Expand
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TVJerryJan 3, 2023
Naomi Ackie plays the famed singer in this highly predictable biopic. She does a credible job of acting and lip syncing (Houston's original vocals are used), channeling the singer's determination and demons. The story of her rise to fame andNaomi Ackie plays the famed singer in this highly predictable biopic. She does a credible job of acting and lip syncing (Houston's original vocals are used), channeling the singer's determination and demons. The story of her rise to fame and struggle with drugs is pretty well known, so it's up to the writer and director to give this story a creative approach to it to another level. There wasn't much struggle to get famous, so there's not a lot of excitement there. Her romantic relationship with Robyn Crawford is given much more attention than expected. Finally, her issues with Bobby Brown and drugs provided the biggest opportunity for drama, but it's relatively bland. As it is now, this film is like watching a Wikipedia biography with a sound track of Houston's greatest hits… Expand
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QhasiFeb 8, 2023
If you want to enjoy the nostalgia of Whitney's music, you will not be disappointed. But if you're trying to find out who Whitney really was or what really happened in her life, you'll get a curated Disney-fied mess. They gloss over all theIf you want to enjoy the nostalgia of Whitney's music, you will not be disappointed. But if you're trying to find out who Whitney really was or what really happened in her life, you'll get a curated Disney-fied mess. They gloss over all the tough years. For a movie that's almost three hours long, very little is said.I left this film feelingblike someone needs to make another movie or series about Whitney.… Expand
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Stream2BigScreeJan 13, 2023
What’s up, Streamers! It’s a slow weekend in January. There aren’t a lot of highly anticipated movies being released this month. I decided to catch a December released that I missed during the holiday season. I caught up with the WhitneyWhat’s up, Streamers! It’s a slow weekend in January. There aren’t a lot of highly anticipated movies being released this month. I decided to catch a December released that I missed during the holiday season. I caught up with the Whitney Houston movie titled: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody. I’m only expecting biopic tropes and a lot of Whitney songs. Here’s how it goes.

I assume no synopsis of the Whitney Houston biopic is necessary. It’s a movie about Whitney Houston’s life – from her initial record deal to her untimely death. This isn’t the first movie that has told some part of this story, so there aren’t any surprises. Crack is whack and hijinks ensue.

There really isn’t much to this movie. The biggest reason to see Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is to hear all of the great songs and see a dynamic performance by Naomi Ackie. It’s not a special movie otherwise because it is a paint-by-numbers, run-of-the-mill biographical film about a music icon who has a drug problem and died too soon. Naomi Ackie gives a good performance. She is lip syncing to Whitney’s vocals most of the time, but she emotes through the songs pretty well. The recreation of the music videos is fun to see, and each needle drop reminds you of the power that Houston had in pop music.

I will say that while the movie is too long it moves at a good pace. It isn’t boring, especially if you like the next song that plays, and it ends of a high note.

Ultimately, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is another in a long line of music biopics. It doesn’t do anything new with the genre or tell you anything that you probably didn’t already know about Whitney Houston. It does have great music that will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles. That may be enough for the Whitney Houston fans to grab a big box of popcorn. Everyone else can wait for this to stream at home.… Expand
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r96skJan 10, 2023
A well done flick, I'd say.

I didn't even know this existed until I was invited a week or two back to go watch it, which is a surprise as I'd imagine a Whitney Houston biopic would've got enough hype that I would've seen it mentioned aroundA well done flick, I'd say.

I didn't even know this existed until I was invited a week or two back to go watch it, which is a surprise as I'd imagine a Whitney Houston biopic would've got enough hype that I would've seen it mentioned around the web - perhaps I just happened to miss it? Either way, I'd very much recommend 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody'.

I'm no Houston brainiac but of course knew of her top songs and unfortunate personal issues, I feel like the film does a commendable job at covering all aspects - the pacing is top notch, in my opinion. I'd imagine it takes liberties with the truth, as per for this genre, here and there, but that doesn't bother me much if so.

Naomi Ackie is terrific in the lead role, quite the first performance of her's to watch on my part. I hope to see more! The rest of the cast, from Stanley Tucci to Ashton Sanders to Tamara Tunie to Nafessa Williams to Clarke Peters, particularly the latter, are also very good throughout.

I found the run time to be spot on, while the music is - as you'd expect - excellent. Houston sure did make a tonne of hits!… Expand
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MattyIce34Dec 26, 2022
It’s incredibly generic, as all these wiki-biopics are, but credit goes to the film for not shying away from Whitney’s personal life (unlike “BoRap”) and drug addiction (unlike “Respect”). Fans of her will get their kicks if they don’t go inIt’s incredibly generic, as all these wiki-biopics are, but credit goes to the film for not shying away from Whitney’s personal life (unlike “BoRap”) and drug addiction (unlike “Respect”). Fans of her will get their kicks if they don’t go in expecting anything awards-worthy.… Expand
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NitasRealTruthFeb 10, 2023
I watched another Bio of Whitney that was released a few years ago (2019). It told the story of how Whitney got her start and her friendship with Robyn. I didn't like this new version because I didn't think the actress was that good.
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Jako7403jDec 23, 2022
Great perfomance by Naomi Ackie, she was able to capture the heart, the soul and personality of one the greatest singers of all time.
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alanpotter17Jan 13, 2023
Inferior a "Bohemian Rapsody", temos aqui um filme muito burocrático e certo sobre a cantora e atriz icônica "Whitney Houston", mostrando sua vida da ascenção à fama até seu declínio.
O filme tem um enquadramento que me incomodou, coloca umaInferior a "Bohemian Rapsody", temos aqui um filme muito burocrático e certo sobre a cantora e atriz icônica "Whitney Houston", mostrando sua vida da ascenção à fama até seu declínio.
O filme tem um enquadramento que me incomodou, coloca uma câmera meio tramida para transmitir a sensação de movimento, mas o deixa simplesmente aborrecido. O roteiro é tudo muito clean (como nas cenas de drogas ou nas brigas), aproximando-se de um dramalhão de novela.
No entanto, o filme acertou em cheio: na edição dos números musiciais. As apresentações se encaixam perfeitamente durante o enredo, e embora se resumam à Whitney cantando no palco, basta se poder vocal contagiar em cheio qualquer expectador. A cena final, não é tão apoteótica quanto o fora do Queen, mas é forte o suficiente pra fechar bem.
não espere um filme revolucionário. Está na superfície, mas ainda assim consegue criar a atmosfera justa para essa grande artista.… Expand
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Kdog152Feb 24, 2023
It wasn't perfect, but it was pretty good. Though you could tell when the actress was mimicking Whitney's songs.
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5
scm2ii99Dec 27, 2022
Great movie. I enjoyed every minute of it. Even though it is long, time goes by fast.
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amm100Jan 12, 2023
This movie has so much potential… but ended up being bad. The movie is boring and wack.
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Carlos2022Jan 12, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente filme, a atuação da Naomi e excepcional. As canções, figurinos, cenário, tudo idêntico e um cópia fiel á história dela.… Expand
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Lynn58Jan 17, 2023
Incredible movie
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Carlo1988Feb 20, 2023
It was not the story about the singer but the story about her omosexuality… A politically correct movie… Stop it
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