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one of the finest musical biodramasby Edward Douglas [Comingsoon ]
Gill Dennis and director James Mangold have found what most biopics fail to uncoverby Erik Childress [EFilmCritic ]
comes to life in two awards-worthy performances.by Rich Cline [Shadows on the Wall ]
an ordinary film saved from mediocrity by stellar performances from Phoenix and Witherspoonby David Mercier [FilmJudge ]
an emotionally satisfying story of a man who battled many devils to claim a life of artistic and personal achievement.by Kirk Honeycutt [The Hollywood Reporter ]
a thoroughly enjoyable movie that is further strengthened by outstanding performancesby Brendan Cullin [Empire Movies ]
a superbly acted, generally enjoyable but conventional biopicby Gary Goldstein [Reel ]
a hugely enjoyable biopicby Matthew Turner [ViewLondon ]
a big, juicy, enjoyable wide-canvas biography with a handful of indelible momentsby Owen Gleiberman [Entertainment Weekly ]