Mark Ronson shares his thoughts on upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back To Black’

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Mark Ronson has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black.Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson, the film stars Marisa Abela (Industry) as Winehouse and charts the iconic singer’s vibrant years living in London, as well as her intense rise to fame.

It is due to be released in the UK and Ireland on April 12, 2024.The movie, which has been approved by the late artist’s estate, features many of Winehouse’s hit songs, recorded and performed by Abela.

An official trailer for Back To Black arrived last week.Winehouse’s friend and collaborator Ronson – who produced her seminal second album, 2006’s ‘Back To Black’ – spoke about the biopic at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday (January 14).“The only thing I know about the film is I know Sam quite well, and I read the script and I feel what it did really nicely was… I was reminded of [Winehouse’s] humor and it really caught that well,” he said.“I think she just had this whip-smart razor sense of humor which is one of her many gifts and they got that very nice in the film.

I’m looking forward to seeing it.”Ronson, who is not connected to the film, picked up the Best Song statue for Ryan Gosling’s Barbie track ‘I’m Just Ken’ at the Critics’ Choice Awards 2024.Back To Black has courted controversy throughout its production, with many accusing the movie of “exploiting [Winehouse’s] legacy” and “capitalising off her trauma” (via Evening Standard).Additionally, the casting of Abela has been criticised by some fans who claim the actor looks nothing like the late singer.