Films about Malcolm X, Johnny Cash, Ian Curtis and Amy Winehouse are among the picks Film fans have been sharing their favourite ever biopics, from movies about music legends to political leaders. Biopics dramatise the life of a real person and are frequently among the most highly rated and awards-nominated films released each year, with movies such as Oppenheimer , Maestro , Elvis and King Richard all picking up Best Picture nominations at the Oscars in recent years. Reddit user samx3i prompted the discussion on Thursday (August 15) after watching 1984’s Amadeus , another major Oscar winner that told the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s rivalry with Antonio Salieri.
“Incredible film if you haven’t seen it, and if you think you need to be a huge Mozart fan to get the full benefit of it, you do not (although it couldn’t hurt),” they wrote . “No sooner than Amadeus had ended did I immediately start thinking, “I wonder if there are biopics near as good regarding other great composers?” The post then asked others to recommend other great films in the genre, and people were not slow in coming forward. Films about the lives of musicians were common suggestions.
“ Coal Miner’s Daughter (about country singer Loretta Lynn ) and The Buddy Holly Story are both great,” replied one user. “No lip-syncing to the music either. Sissy Spacek and Gary Busey actually perform the songs.
” “ Walk The Line for me,” wrote another. “I remember sitting through the cr.