Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

TriStar Pictures | Release Date: December 23, 2022

5.6	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 37 Ratings

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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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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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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