The Verdict
In a sea of mediocre musical biopics, this one is underrated
For as long as they keep churning out movies chronicling the lives of influential musicians, one will remain the most influential of all.
- by Tom W. Clarke
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Nothing tests my loyalty more than a shop’s loyalty scheme
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- by David Free
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- by Robert Moran
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- by Mali Waugh
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