"I Wanna Dance with Somebody," the biopic about Whitney Houston, is a technically proficient movie that goes into great detail about the events in her life. However, it falls short on delivering a compelling story as it primarily consists of a series of micro-stories that lack a definitive ending and connection to the overall picture.
Although the actors portrayed their characters well, the odd editing and mixed order of scenes made it difficult to establish a tangible connection between them. Furthermore, the film tries to remain neutral and safe by avoiding any characterizations or conflicts, resulting in a sense of detachment from the ending.
The lack of a clear sense of time progression also contributed to the overall confusion. While the costumes and sets were accurate, the color correction and high-quality digital images made it difficult to discern the change of decades. Even though the music was great, there was a notable lack of character involvement and interpersonal emotion.
Overall, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was technically sound and the lead actress did an excellent job with the role. However, it felt more like an accelerated theatricalized documentary rather than a captivating biopic, which made it easy to get lost in the middle of the film without a documentary-style voiceover. Despite its shortcomings, the film is still worth watching for its music and technical execution.
Although the actors portrayed their characters well, the odd editing and mixed order of scenes made it difficult to establish a tangible connection between them. Furthermore, the film tries to remain neutral and safe by avoiding any characterizations or conflicts, resulting in a sense of detachment from the ending.
The lack of a clear sense of time progression also contributed to the overall confusion. While the costumes and sets were accurate, the color correction and high-quality digital images made it difficult to discern the change of decades. Even though the music was great, there was a notable lack of character involvement and interpersonal emotion.
Overall, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" was technically sound and the lead actress did an excellent job with the role. However, it felt more like an accelerated theatricalized documentary rather than a captivating biopic, which made it easy to get lost in the middle of the film without a documentary-style voiceover. Despite its shortcomings, the film is still worth watching for its music and technical execution.
