Sometimes we wonder what artists had to go through to attain fame. Some are inspiring while others are tragic. It brings into question whether people are born with talent or if they worked for it. Here are biopics that lets you see in-depth what icons went through to become who they are.
1. 'Rocketman' (Prime Video/Vudu/Redbox)
"Rocketman" shows the life of Sir Elton John, an English pianist, singer, and composer. The biopic gives us an idea, of the events that made the "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" singer.
Taron Egerton, the actor who played Elton, portrayed the role beautifully. The movie pulls the audience into the upward trajectory of Elton's life followed by crises, caused by drugs and his sexuality, as mentioned by Collider.
2. '8 Mile' (Netflix/Prime Video/Vudu/Apple TV/Redbox)
The movie is loosely based on Marshall Mather's life, more famously known as Eminem. "8 Mile" features a struggling rapper from Detroit, as suggested by Rolling Stone.
The movie seems more realistic as Eminem plays the part himself. The hindrance of poverty did not discourage the protagonist to go after his dream. As we all know, Eminem is now one of the most famous rappers, arguably even the top one.
3. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (Hulu/Disney+/ESPN+)
The name of the movie already gives you an idea of what it's about. It narrates the skyrocket to fame of the rock band Queen, but more specifically, it revolves around its lead singer. Farrokh Bulsara, more known as Freddie Mercury, finds himself in a band that needs a lead vocalist.
They created music that rocked the world, until they reached a fallout. Rami Malek played the vocalist of the titular song. He stepped into the vocalist's shoes, even copying his mannerism, movements, and the way he talks.
4. 'The Jacksons: An American Dream' (Apple TV)
We all know who Michael Jackson is, but some don't know about the Jackson 5. The movie was based on Katherine Jackson's autobiography called "My Family," back in 1990.
It features the Jackson brothers rising to fame, from when they sang "ABC" to the Victory tour. It goes as far as Michael Jackson pursuing a solo career, and the struggles that come with it.
5. 'Last Days' (HBO Max/Apple TV)
The movie is not like the others where it starts with the mundane aspect of an artist's life. Instead, the movie focuses on the last days of the NIrvana frontman, Kurt Cobain, as suggested by The Guardian.
The movie's cinematography emphasizes how lonely the musician was in his final days, ergo, the title.
6. 'Elvis' (HBO Max/Prime Video/Vudu)
The movie revolves around the titular character played by Austin Butler. Although the biopic is technically about Presley, the movie is narrated by his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks. The time setting shows racial segregation, which highlights why the singing style of the late rock and roll singer was controversial.
The Colonel, however, saw potential in him. Elvis becomes famous, mostly to girls because of his pelvic movements and charms. Sadly, his life takes a dark turn, drowning himself in prescription drugs along with behavioral issues.
7. 'I'm Not There' (Prime Video/Apple TV/Vudu/Redbox)
The film shows a unique way for a biopic to be made. In the opening scene, the movie displays a message saying that it depicts Bob Dylan's life.
Yet, he is not mentioned in the movie, not even once. Various actors are cast to play different parts of his life. Those include Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger.
