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Get on Up (2014)

PG-13 | | Biography, Drama, Music | 1 August 2014 (USA)
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A chronicle of James Brown's rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.

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Storyline

On route to the stage, singer James Brown recalls a life with a turbulent childhood where music was his only constructive release for his passions. A chance demonstration of that in prison led to a new friend who helped get him out and into a musical career. With his fire and creative daring, Brown became a star who defiantly created new possibilities in show business both on and behind the stage in face of racism and conventional thinking. Along the way, James would also become a peacemaker who redefined and raised the African-American community's feeling of self-worth when it was needed most. However, those same domineering passions would lead James Brown alienating everyone around him as his appetites became ever more self-destructive. Only after he hit rock bottom with a serious mistake does Brown realize what he needs to do make his life as the Godfather of Soul truly worthwhile. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)

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The Funk don't Quit

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Biography | Drama | Music

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Rated PG-13 for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations | See all certifications »

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Also Known As:

Get on Up: Príbeh Jamese Browna  »

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Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$13,585,915 (USA) (1 August 2014)

Gross:

$30,513,940 (USA) (12 September 2014)
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Trivia

Many of the actresses in this film have starred in previous films by Tate Taylor. Viola Davis was previously in The Help (2011) as Aibileen Clark; Octavia Spencer has appeared in all of Tate's films, first in Chicken Party (2003) as Laqueta Mills, then as Mary in Pretty Ugly People (2008), and then Minny Jackson in The Help (2011); Allison Janney has also appeared in Tate's previous works, first as Barbara Strasser in Chicken Party (2003), then Suzanne in Pretty Ugly People (2008), and Charlotte Phelan in The Help (2011); Aunjanue Ellis previously appeared in The Help (2011) as Yule Mae Davis; and lastly, Nelson Ellis appeared in The Help (2011) as Henry the Waiter. See more »

Goofs

In the movie, James Brown is married twice. In real life, he had four different wives. See more »

Quotes

James Brown: What's wrong, Maceo?
Maceo Parker: We can't play that like you told us. It doesn't work musically.
James Brown: Does it sound good?
Maceo Parker: Yeah
James Brown: Does it feel good?
Maceo Parker: Yeah
James Brown: If it sound good and it feel good, then it's musical.
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Nighttime in Harlem
Written and Performed by Benny Reid
Courtesy of In The Groove Music
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Amazing Performance
2 August 2014 | by See all my reviews

An eye opener for me. James Brown was one of the great innovators and leaders in American music and yet for many people he is a total unknown. Watching the movie one finds that his influence was immense on many of the musicians that followed him in all the many forms American music has evolved over the time, from rhythm and blues to rock and roll. It is fascinating look at the times from the post World War 2 period through the turmoil of the Civil Rights era. It is also a revelation about the music and the man. Amazing performance by Chadwick Boseman. The contrast between his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in 42 and this shows a great strength in acting ability. It is a truly Oscar worthy performance in and of itself. Hats off to Mick Jagger for producing this movie.


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