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GET ON UP (2014) Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch | Chadwick Boseman | Nelsan Ellis | Dan Aykroyd

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Biopic Review: Inside the Turbulent Rise of James Brown in Get on Up

Analyze the film's honest, non-linear portrayal of James Brown’s genius, personal volatility, and constant fight against systemic limitations. Readers gain insight into the friction points defining the creation of a music legend.

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  • Chadwick Boseman delivered a transformative performance, mastering James Brown’s physicality and complex emotional layers.
  • The film employs non-linear storytelling to effectively link Brown’s childhood hardships with his adult behavior and artistic success.
  • Key conflicts highlighted include Brown’s struggle for control (stripping away "The Famous Flames") and his difficult relationships with bandmates and family.
  • The narrative refuses to smooth over Brown’s flaws, presenting him as a flawed human being alongside his legendary status. This discussion explores the biographical accuracy, cinematic techniques, and nuanced character dynamics presented in the James Brown biopic, Get on Up. The hosts praise the actors’ commitments, especially Boseman’s transformation, while dissecting the film’s structure around Brown’s overwhelming need for self-determination.

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Try Huel with 15% OFF today using my code CINEPALS15 at http://www.huel.com/CINEPALS15. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Minimum order value of $75 ____________________ Jaby, Achara and Michael come together to watch the moving biopic based on the legendary James Brown's life! The film charts the electrifying, turbulent rise of James Brown as he transforms from a troubled young performer into the legendary “Godfather of Soul.” Get On Up was directed by Tate Taylor (The Help, Ma, Breaking News in Yuba County) and stars Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther, 42, Marshall) as James Brown. The film also features Nelsan Ellis (True Blood, The Butler, Get on Up) as Bobby Byrd, Dan Aykroyd (The Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, Driving Miss Daisy) as Ben Bart, Viola Davis (The Woman King, Fences, The Help) as Susie Brown, Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water, Hidden Figures, Ma) as Aunt Honey, Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Jericho, Save Me) as Joe Brown, Craig Robinson (The Office, Hot Tub Time Machine, This Is the End) as Maceo Parker, and Jill Scott (Why Did I Get Married?, Black Lightning, The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency) as Dee-Dee Jenkins. Edit by CineJump Team & Praper Media Thumbnail by Praper Media www.CineJump.com www.PraperMedia.com ___________________________________________________ SOCIAL MEDIA: ~CINEPALS~ YouTube: @CinePals Insta: https://instagram.com/TheCinePals Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCinePals ~JABY KOAY~ Twitter & Instagram: @JabyKoay ~ACHARA~ YouTube: @Achara Instagram: ‪@Acharakirk‬ ~MICHAEL BOOSE~ Instagram: @BooseIsLoose ___________________________________________________ SHORT FILMS PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34B19BA788E18384 Click here to subscribe and know when the next video drops: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=jabykoay Thanks for watching!!!

Top Comments (10)

@saiyanleague653 2025-11-25

There is no Prince or Michael Jackson without this man. As a matter of fact. MOST pop stars won't exist without James. 👑

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@pokemovieguy 2025-11-25

RIP Chadwick Boseman 🙏🏿 RIP James Brown 🙏🏿 RIP Nelsan Ellis 🙏🏿

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@MariaM-pq1ih 2025-11-25

The lady y'all were asking about is Jill Scott, famous singer today. She also was in Why Did I Get Married. Both movies.

429 3 replies
@ronbanks5467 2025-11-25

Chadwick not getting an Oscar nomination for this is proof the Oscars are BS.

341 3 replies
@danam5116 2025-11-25

Vote for the Jackson's an American Dream

258 2 replies
@mafia2thecore 2025-11-25

Okay now i feel like all three of y’all need to watch the 2017 mini-series The New Edition Story 😂 PLEASE

207 14 replies
@angelgregory9445 2025-11-25

Chadwick ain't got no business being gone. I miss that brotha. 💔😢

202 3 replies
@jranyc2215 2025-11-25

The movie had a scene that is an actual historical moment. James Brown was the first Black Man in America to have a private plane.

199 5 replies
@gracerebekahh_ 2025-11-25

Chadwick’s portrayal of James Brown was PHENOMENAL, I was absolutely stunned!! 😭🥰🔥

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