We went to see 'Whitney' last Thursday with two friends as we'd always loved her music and had heard good film reviews.
Well, it was certainly in sharp contrast to the Feel-Good Factor we had after seeing the 'Monterey Pop' film a few weeks ago. What we felt was more of a Feel-Sad Factor as we shuffled out quietly at the end...
Nevertheless I am glad to have seen this film.
The film blurb states that this is 'An unflinching and honest portrait of a rare talent, told by those closest to her'.
It certainly was that, with interviews from family and friends and Whitney herself.
Her voice and talent was simply amazing even at a very young age, and it was so sad and heart-wrenching to see the slow slide from innocent gospel singer, through international stardom, and down into self destruction and addiction, leading to her death at just forty eight years old.
A very well made, powerful and affecting film. I found it quite heart breaking, in fact it still haunts me now.
What a wicked waste of a wonderful talent.
Whitney, we will always love you...
Thanks to the Flavel for this one-off film showing - once again a winner for me.
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