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A look at the life and music of singer Beyonce Knowles.A look at the life and music of singer Beyonce Knowles.A look at the life and music of singer Beyonce Knowles.
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Ilan Y. Benatar
- Self - Interviewer
- (as Ilan Benatar)
Ebony Knowles
- Self
- (archive footage)
Mathew Knowles
- Self - Beyoncé Knowles' Father
- (archive footage)
Kelly Rowland
- Self
- (archive footage)
Michelle Williams
- Self
- (archive footage)
Sarah Alice Burns
- Self - Dancer
- (as Sarah Burns)
Ksyn Cason
- Self - Dancer
- (as Tanesha Cason)
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The opening scenes of this movie are beautifully filmed and edited. We get a glimpse into Beyoncé's personal life, I thought it would be a little more in depth, but it's still a good watch. Had she gone into her upbringing, childhood and family more, it would have been more interesting but all in all it's a pretty good documentary.
Queen Bey interacts a lot with the fans in this. She just radiates awesomeness and gets very personal in this movie; something she rarely ever does so I applaud her for really opening up. The concert scenes are great and it also delves into the superficial jungle of celebrity spaghetti and explores the mindset that has gotten her this far. Very touching and personal so this is certainly for all Beyoncé fans out there and I would recommend it.. Thanks Bey you truly made your mark on the new age classy woman.
Queen Bey interacts a lot with the fans in this. She just radiates awesomeness and gets very personal in this movie; something she rarely ever does so I applaud her for really opening up. The concert scenes are great and it also delves into the superficial jungle of celebrity spaghetti and explores the mindset that has gotten her this far. Very touching and personal so this is certainly for all Beyoncé fans out there and I would recommend it.. Thanks Bey you truly made your mark on the new age classy woman.
Beyonce the Great had her name and hands on every bit of this production.
Do not waste your time on this.
I only watched because a friend wanted to see what a train wreck it would be, and it was.
I love how she set up the false interview situation, how she begged sympathy and empathy, how the intrigue with her father was a big nothing, and on and on.
Vacuous, egotistical, brainless. That's Miss B.
Unfortunately, that is now the role model for so many youth.
Do not waste your time on this.
I only watched because a friend wanted to see what a train wreck it would be, and it was.
I love how she set up the false interview situation, how she begged sympathy and empathy, how the intrigue with her father was a big nothing, and on and on.
Vacuous, egotistical, brainless. That's Miss B.
Unfortunately, that is now the role model for so many youth.
Showing true humility, softness, fierceness and beauty. Just enough of her life to not over expose her but enough to create lactation for the 1.8 million fans watching the debut & the millions that will continue to watch it for the first time.
It is relatively geared for a woman to watch. All the "we run the world, girls" and ups & downs of pregnancy (that sincerely make a woman want to have a child) I think is suited for a woman to watch.
A solid majority of the documentary is filmed with beyonce's computer. It almost inspires me to do some self recording...haha.
Keep on being the best in the business, Beyonce & Jay.
It is relatively geared for a woman to watch. All the "we run the world, girls" and ups & downs of pregnancy (that sincerely make a woman want to have a child) I think is suited for a woman to watch.
A solid majority of the documentary is filmed with beyonce's computer. It almost inspires me to do some self recording...haha.
Keep on being the best in the business, Beyonce & Jay.
Sorry,Beyonce, but what did you want to tell with this film?
In the interview in the beginning you say ''Before the internet, people weren't taking pictures of you, or exploiting your personal life as entertainment. (...) When Nina Simone put out music, you loved her voice, and that is what she wanted you to love. That was her instrument. But you didn't get brainwashed by her every-day life, who she's dating, what her child is wearing (...) all the things that is not your business''...
OK, but is this not exactly what you do with this film, Beyonce? Sorry, but this is really contradicting the whole idea of the film, where you obviously are trying to boost your ethos.
''... It shouldn't influence the way you listen to the voice and the art, but it does''...
I'm glad you are at least self conscious about it. But please spare me for the childhood tapes. So go in the studio, make a motherfucking album and put a motherfucking ring on me. My four stars go to your hotness...
In the interview in the beginning you say ''Before the internet, people weren't taking pictures of you, or exploiting your personal life as entertainment. (...) When Nina Simone put out music, you loved her voice, and that is what she wanted you to love. That was her instrument. But you didn't get brainwashed by her every-day life, who she's dating, what her child is wearing (...) all the things that is not your business''...
OK, but is this not exactly what you do with this film, Beyonce? Sorry, but this is really contradicting the whole idea of the film, where you obviously are trying to boost your ethos.
''... It shouldn't influence the way you listen to the voice and the art, but it does''...
I'm glad you are at least self conscious about it. But please spare me for the childhood tapes. So go in the studio, make a motherfucking album and put a motherfucking ring on me. My four stars go to your hotness...
Had they gone into Beyonce's upbringing, childhood and family more, it could have been interesting. But, it is really sanitized, obviously left out anything for the public to learn about the real Beyonce. If this is truly a documentary about her true life, well then she is incredibly boring. The opposite purpose of what documentaries are supposed to be about. Jay Z comes off a bit lame. She comes off as a bit annoying because she goes on about how she is the verdict of her Grandmaother's prayers, and too much on her connection with God. If they added something a general person can relate to that would have helped, but the director can't be very proud of this one. If he is, he doesn't have much to offer moving forward
Did you know
- TriviaBeyoncé's song Heartbeat hasn't been fully released.
- Quotes
Beyoncé: I said I'm going to take a risk and I'm going to bring R&B music back and I'm going to add bridges to songs and chord changes. I'm going to sing about love and do the opposite of what I thought I was going to do. I'm not going to try to be cool, forget being cool, I'm going to be honest, I'm going to be sad, I'm going to be passionate, I'm going to be vulnerable, I'm going to sing from my heart.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Go'kväll: Episode #32.30 (2013)
- SoundtracksLove on Top
Written by Beyoncé, Shea Taylor (as Robert Taylor) and The-Dream (as Terius Nash)
Performed by Beyoncé
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- 1h 28m(88 min)
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