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Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black is SLAMMED by critics as a 'poor piece of filmmaking' after star Marisa Abela's singing was criticised by fans


The film, directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson tells the life story of the late singer who died in 2011 aged 27 from alcohol poisoning.

Reviewer Charlotte O'Sullivan felt the film didn't delve enough into the darker aspects of Amy's life, writing: 'Back to Black is a fitfully enjoyable little package that will do wonders for the careers of Abela and O’Connell. He wrote: 'The film’s snaky on-and-off power begins with the British actor Marisa Abela, whose lead performance nails Amy Winehouse in every look, mood, utterance, and musical expression.' 'The film’s snaky on-and-off power begins with the British actor Marisa Abela, whose lead performance nails Amy Winehouse in every look, mood, utterance, and musical expression.'

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