“Boseman's remarkable approximation of Brown's reedy Georgialina drawl and quicksilver dance moves have attracted widespread acclaim, but it is his grasp of the singer's penetrating gaze that elevates several scenes beyond boilerplate drama.” Ethnomusicology Review · 11 years ago
: The film heavily focuses on his 30-year friendship with Bobby Byrd (played by Nelsan Ellis), framing Byrd as the "conscience" of the story . Critical Perspectives Get on Up
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: Critic A.O. Scott explores the film's "jukebox" narrative and how it handles Brown’s complicated relationship with race and his anthem "Say It Loud — I'm Black and I'm Proud" . Get on Up