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“The film shuffles back and forth through Brown's life with such breathless energy it's as if the screenplay itself is possessed by the spirit of Soul Brother No. 1.” The Film Experience

: This review provides a deep dive into how Chadwick Boseman embodies Brown’s "electric stage persona" and "insatiable thirst for control," linking his behavior to childhood abandonment . Get on Up

'Get On Up' Is a Loud, Proud and Oscar-Worthy James Brown Biopic “The film shuffles back and forth through Brown's

If you are writing a paper yourself, you might focus on these recurring themes identified by critics: Get on Up

: 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" .