Review by Joseph Anthony
GET ON UP tells the life story of James Brown, Mr. Dynamite,
the Godfather of Soul. The film covers a large span of Brown's life, giving us the man's greatest hits both in life and in song in a non-chronological manner.
The film stars Chadwick Boseman who last played Jackie
Robinson quite nicely in 42. Boseman again seems comfortable in the skin of
an icon, but Brown couldn’t be more different than Robinson. Both were showman and
both defiant, yes, but James Brown has an almost uncontrollable energy that Boseman
helps bring to life with great ease. 42 was Boseman’s vehicle, and GET ON UP is no
different, resting comfortably upon the actor's shoulders.
