Most of the time, we know what we're getting into with musical biopics. The protagonist is usually tortured in some way, trying to exorcise demons through art. The hero of "Born to Be Blue" is troubled, too, but unlike a lot of films in this genre, this one doesn't sugarcoat his struggle. It leaves you worrying about him ... even though he is long gone.
Born to Be Blue
Born to Be Blue
Born to Be Blue
Most of the time, we know what we're getting into with musical biopics. The protagonist is usually tortured in some way, trying to exorcise demons through art. The hero of "Born to Be Blue" is troubled, too, but unlike a lot of films in this genre, this one doesn't sugarcoat his struggle. It leaves you worrying about him ... even though he is long gone.