Whitney Houston Movie 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' Hits Netflix, and Fans Are in Their Feels
04/24/2023 01:38 pm EDT
Bravo to Ackie
Ackie is most known for her Broadway work. But she shined as Houston. And, she was handpicked by Houston's longtime mentor and label head, Clive Davis, to play the star in the film.
Well done
Many agreed the film was done truthfully and with dignity, despite showing Houston's flaws. It was a well-balanced portrayal.
Where was Woody McClain?!
McClain portrayed Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown, effortlessly in two BET miniseries. In the biopic, Ashton Sanders played Brown. Some wondered why McClain didn't sign up for a second time. He revealed his reasoning to us in a recent interview, saying: "We did that 10 years ago. That was fun, man. It was fun. It was like one of those lightning-in-the-bottle moments. Can't recapture that moment again. So yeah, that chapter has been closed, and we've moved on. So I'm super excited about that, and I really want to explore other characters."
Middle ground
Some felt the film was just OK. Reviews across the board were favorable. There weren't many that were horrible.
From start to finish
Other viewers were enamored from the start of the film. Watching a young version of Houston learn her chops to become an international icon was exciting. Naomi Ackie, who starred as Houston, revealed the producers merged her vocals with Houston's throughout the film to keep it authentic.
Don't eff this up
Many flocked to Netflix as soon as they heard the film was available for streaming. But die-hard Houston fans had one warning: the film better be good. And because it came from her estate, the expectations were higher. Reviews of previous unauthorized films have been mixed.
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