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Tina is artfully crafted by the Academy Award winning documentary film duo, Dan Lindsay & T.J. Martin. I've always been inspired by Tina Turner's story as a survivor, but I never stopped to consider how the constant reminders of abuse affected her throughout her life. I loved the brief glimpse the film gave into her current life and was touched at what a beautiful soul Tina Turner is. She'll always be simply the best.

A paint by the numbers biopic that doesn't really say much about the life of Aretha Franklin. Jennifer Hudson gives a competent performance, but the generally superficial script limits what Hudson can do. Aretha Franklin deserved a better cinematic tribute, but the influence Franklin undoubtedly had over the film is what makes the film mediocre. I would've preferred an honest depiction of who Franklin actually was, not who the real Aretha Franklin wanted us to think about her.

Committed performances by Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. The strong performances make up for a script and direction that is just OK. Costumes and Production Design were unexpectedly wonderful too. The makeup and hairstyling is top notch, and even under all the prosthetics and makeup, Chastain gives it her all and delivers a memorable and awards worthy performance. Despite its flaws, The Eyes of Tammy Faye is actually a very entertaining and satisfying movie to watch.