There also are some mature themes, including the portrayal of an illicit marriage and an argument that results in some shoving. Though rather artlessly assembled, the program tells aaliyahs story far more engagingly than the movie. Aaliyah grew up in a small cornfield town in illinois. The whole movie sucked if i could of give this movie no stars i would. Nov 15, 2014 the controversial tv movie finally gets its premiere based on christopher john farleys book aaliyah. In the new trailer, 23yearold nickelodeon star alexandra shipp portrays the late singer aaliyah. The controversial tv movie finally gets its premiere. Kelly when she was only 15 and her decision to work with then littleknown producer.
Timbaland continued to put up posts throughout the night criticizing the film, and fans of aaliyah, who died at 22 in 2001, also took to twitter to. More than a woman, a biography by christopher john farley is mostly. Read more aaliyah biopics first full trailer shows her moms stern warning. Aaliyah, which aired on lifetime following the biopic. She was born on march 03, 1985 in chicago, illinois. Nov 17, 2014 10 craziest things we learned from the aaliyah lifetime movie. Mar 08, 2015 the saving grace of lionsgates dvd edition of aaliyah. Their controversial romance has remained one of the biggest mysteries of the superstars short lif. Aaliyah was allegedly married, secretly and illegally, to r.
The princess of r\u0026b stream online anschauen kinox kinos the story of r\u0026b singer and actress aaliyah. One scene even included a hearttoheart between the pair where aaliyah played by alexandra shipp states, eighteen feels like an eternity from now. For all the accomplishments that filled aaliyahs tragically short life, theres not much, dramatically speaking, upon which to hang a movie even a. No one is more aware of that than the producers of aaliyah. Nov 14, 2014 no one is more aware of that than the producers of aaliyah. Saudin the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a score of out of 100. But there was much more to aaliyah than choreographed dance moves, movie roles, and a celebrated voice. Nov 15, 2014 saturday night saw the premiere of the latest addition to the lifetimemovie canon, aaliyah.
Instead of emphasizing that kelly was committing a heinous sex crime. The controversial tv movie finally gets its premiere based on christopher john farleys book aaliyah. Aaliyah love is of mixed french, irish and lithuanian descent. The whole handeye coordination, especially when it comes to beating. Nov 15, 2014 lifetime and wendy williams are a duo for disaster. Sep 27, 2014 lifetime spread the teaser for its nov. Review britney ever after britney spears didnt deserve this disrespect recap duration. Check out the full movie at and movie photos below. More than a woman, the movie highlights some key moments in the singers professional and personal life, including her alleged secret marriage to r. Saturday night saw the premiere of the latest addition to the lifetimemovie canon, aaliyah. The movie bears little resemblance to aaliyahs life and career, and tells a dissatisfying story for fans as well as general audiences.
It must have been a challenge to present a movie about a. With topselling albums, a hot movie career, and an adoring fan base, aaliyah was. Alexandra shipp replaces zendaya in aaliyah lifetime movie. The story of music and video star aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the bahamas. Nov 16, 2014 timbaland continued to put up posts throughout the night criticizing the film, and fans of aaliyah, who died at 22 in 2001, also took to twitter to blast both the movie and lifetimes twitter. Much like the 22yearolds legacy, the lifetime movie aaliyah. Shipp, who sings all of the songs in the film herself, took on the role. Nov 04, 2014 trailer of lifetimes original movie, aaliyah. Nov 15, 2014 aaliyah was allegedly married, secretly and illegally, to r. Alexandra shipp, rachael crawford and cle bennett star in lifetimes aaliyah biopic, aaliyah. So humbled to be apart of this movie, as myself and 3 others hold it down in front of the camera.
Timbaland, fans blast lifetime for aaliyah biopic variety. Weve got an exclusive first look at lifetimes upcoming tv movie, aaliyah. The story of music and video star aaliyah, whose life ended tragically in a 2001 plane crash in the. It must have been a challenge to present a movie about a singer when you cant use the singers songs. With alexandra shipp, elise neal, lyriq bent, morgan kelly. The madefortv film was produced for the lifetime cable network and aired in 2015. It had a good look, a good vibe, and alexandra shipp portraying aaliyah. There also are some mature themes, including the portrayal of an illicit marriage and.
It was controversial because aaliyah s family objected to its production. No matter what sort of issues have surrounded the production and release of the movie, we are looking forward to seeing what lifetime has in store. Mar 01, 2015 an excerpt from the 2014 biopic aaliyah. She was a quiet child and didnt have a lot of friends. Lifetimes aaliyah biopic should never have been made vh1 news. What the movie did not have was the rights to use any of aaliyahs songs. The saving grace of lionsgates dvd edition of aaliyah. Before beyonce and rihanna, selfproclaimed street but sweet aaliyah was poised to become a global icon. Kelly when she was only 15 and her decision to work. After months of anticipation and a major cast shakeup, lifetime has released the very first trailer for the networks upcoming biopic aaliyah. It was controversial because aaliyahs family objected to its production. This biopic of the 1990s superstar, whose life was cut short at the age of. Instead of digging deep and edifying audiences about segments of. Lifetime and wendy williams are a duo for disaster.