Get on Up
2014, drama, music
139 minutes
A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.
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8.0
2014-11-16
A brilliant biopic about one of the greatest singers of all time, and the film portrays that brilliantly and focuses mainly on the best side of James Brown. Read more
8.0
2014-08-01
Has elements of greatness, but ends up being just one step above a standard musician biopic... Read more
7.0
2014-11-22
It is certainly informative which would suggest that it is a triumph it terms of its biopic genre. Read more
6.0
2014-07-31
Nevertheless, even with its length, its lack of tight focus, its murky adherence to themes, and a general lack of truly,... Read more
5.0
2014-11-10
If you want to learn about James Brown, buy one of his records. You'll get the man straight away. Despite its 2.5 hour running time, Get on Up provides little insight. Read more
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7.0
2014-08-26
Weet toch te boeien door het betoverende optreden van Chadwick Boseman als James Brown. Read more
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