He played James Brown just as excellent as Denzel Washington played Malcolm X. They both should have won an Oscar for both of these films. Chadwick Boseman in particular was the Reincarnation of James Brown. He was unbelievable in this movie. Great actor
Such a powerful ending to this movie. Finally admitted to his friend that he meant so much to him and he did need him in his life. This was his apology. So good.
It’s heartbreaking to know that both Nelsan Ellis and now Chadwick Boseman are deceased. Both of them were great actors and taken from us way to soon. RIP to the both of them.
I love how it progressed from him as a kid chanting ‘James Brown’ (showing it starts with YOU: belief in yourself, etc) to the preacher to the choir to people throughout his life to the whole audience of thousands of people... that was beautiful It starts with you. You need to be your number 1 fan first. You see the super star no one else sees until you materialize it and bring the star to life... and that’s what James Brown did. Truly a legend and one of the greats.
The love I have for James Brown is unmeasureable. I'm 70 and danced so many times on this song. When people danced together. Some will never know. It's the best feeling in the world to me. And went to a lot of his shows in Philly. Chadwick played him to death, they picked the right one to play him, God rest them both I loved them.
Loved the movie..Chadwick knocked it out park!! I watch it every time it’s on. Whatever idiot rated it C must have no idea what a treasure his music is still today💕..Chadwick Bozeman is fantastic actor..class act.
This scene...but James Brown still had a tight hand on the band. All eyes on him when he turned and signal to stop ...they did without even thinking. 🔥🔥🔥
Chadwick Boseman played this part. I had seen this movie when it was first released and was impressed with his performance. I think this is some of his best work although he is known for being Black Panther. Looking at this scene again I just can't believe how amazingly talented this guy was and now he is gone. That walk alone should have gotten him an Oscar. He had James Brown's mannerisms down also. I am really going to miss this brilliant man. The world has lost a truly amazing artist. RIP CHADWICK BOSEMAN. Rest well sweet King.
S ann Palmer he wasnt lip syncing he had to learn to do the vocals, and how to dance... from scratch. if you listen to the records and him, you can definitely hear the difference it's subtle but sure.
Christopher Rogers he was lip syncing, you can find the songs from the movie on spotify. If you listen to the difference of this version of try me and the one on spotify you won't find no difference.
mano tc yes, you will, they made him study the lyrics and vocals of the songs, he is lip syncing but he is actually the one singing, he just could sing and dance well at the same time. but he did indeed sing, you can look up the song all you want. but you won't find it, an A capella version. this was never recorded on telivision before, just accounts of it are available from Bobby byrd himself.
mano tc every rendition of james' songs in this movie have differences in the vocals, one video (look this up, just so you belrice me) compared the Tami show in the movie to the one in real life. the Mic doesnt even allow the same distorted sound to come through, the only way to stop the distortion is by re doing it. you'll find it quite facsinating
My brother just passed and I miss him so much. I pray and yet feel lost . He was a year older but like a father figure. Harry I love you brother, see you when I see you.
Man I just heard of Nelsans passing.. I am fortunate enough to have survived addiction, I am in recovery with 160 days clean, wish you had made it Mr. Ellis, RIH
Stone Cold stay strong brother. Gods love is all around you everyday. Use that shield to stand tall and be the amazing man your loved ones need in there life. When ever you feel tempted remember drugs will give you a temporary high but the holy ghost is already inside of you. When you want to get high raise your hands up in the air shout our father's name. He will respond trust me.
If anyone has ever experienced real struggle I life...or a loss. Sometimes you wish you can express that emotion like Chadwick knocking this scene out of the park.
The only - I repeat, the ONLY - musical biopic I have seen in recent times that succeeded this much. Of course Boseman is a big reason, but he's not the only one. The daring and heart and humor the film has. And it's still so underappreciated! The opening and closing scenes alone...brilliant.
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All of his movies hit different now when re-watching them. I’m going to miss this man what he brought on screen. Thank you so much, Mr. Boseman.. Fly high, King👑 🕊🥀🥺🙁
Man I ordered this movie off Amazon n I was blown away , I love it , I been watching this clip everyday for a long time , and will continue, it still brings a tear to my eyes, R.I.P. MR. JAMES BROWN 💯
Watched this movie for the first time yesterday & this scene made me emotional. I never realized how much of an impact this movie made. Chadwick Boseman definitely knocked this out of the park. So talented. Rest easy to both legends 🕊️
This is good movie but, if you know James, you know they left a great deal out. They never really showed how deep his relationship was with Byrd or what Byrd meant to James success. Byrd more or less discovered James. Right after the scene with his mother, this was the deepest scene of the movie. I played it at least 10 times back to back.
My first time watching this movie and I watched it 3 Time in a day this song hit me something serious Rip Chadwick Bozeman and to the Godfather of Soul Jame Brown 😭😭😭😭✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
I send my Peace & Love to this great young man Such a beautiful Soul Loves his version of everyone he played because he did it from his heart Rest in peace in the arms of God And the arms Of the angels
