there is no romantic tragedy, nor even a visible grit in the oyster: just a dogged, talented, unassuming professional showing us that it's about the perspiration, not just the inspiration
relaxing and easy watch; The documentary gives a cool insight into Sheeran's process which seems as infuriatingly normal as he does; Songwriter ends up being frustratingly enjoyable
Ed Sheeran is unquestionably a rare pop-culture phenomenon whose stratospheric success deserves the in-depth documentary treatment. "Songwriter" is not that film. Fans and non-fans alike will be disappointed by this thin, elusive backstage snapshot
