The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life Is Not a Fairy Tale

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SkyRo P The story of Fantasia Barrino is captured in a film currently available on Prime Video, featuring Fantasia herself as she navigates the challenges of an abusive relationship and a difficult upbringing, culminating in her victory on American Idol's third season in 2004. The film presents a poignant narrative, detailing the hardships she faced. While it's heartbreaking to witness her struggles, some performances in the movie could have been enhanced, especially from the perspective of an American Idol enthusiast. As a fan, I find it essential to evaluate the film for its overall impact rather than my admiration for Fantasia. For a debut film, she delivered a commendable performance, though there were moments when it felt somewhat subdued. I can only imagine how reliving those painful experiences might affect her emotionally, despite her willingness to retell her story. One aspect that fell short was the portrayal of the abuse; it didn't evoke the level of sadness I expected. The scene felt underwhelming, as the physical altercation was minimal, leading to her injuries appearing somewhat implausible. A more intense depiction could have conveyed the gravity of her situation more effectively. Overall, I found the film to be charming and worthwhile. It's not a poor viewing experience and offers a solid narrative, particularly for those who appreciate the journey of American Idol. I recommend giving it a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Audience Member I find her to be a little annoying, but I respect her more after seeing her story. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/23 Full Review Audience Member It was great wish I can watch it again Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member man I love this movie this movie make me cry this is my best girl love u fantasia Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member I was never really a fan of Fantasia Barrino. It's not that she's a bad singer at all, it's just she shouldn't have won American Idol. Especially seeing how Diana DeGarmo and Jennifer Hudson were much more deserving of the title. Then again, do the best singers always win that silly competition? It happens, but it really relies on chance and America's vote. Not getting too off the point though, this movie is really what it says on the tin. About how Barrino overcame sexual abuse, illiteracy, and other setbacks to become the winner of "American Idol" in 2004. It's a nice story but I found the execution rather flat and bland. It's also so melodramatic that it got cheesy. I wasn't really expecting much to begin with though. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member i want to download this movie to my phone...for many reasons...life gives use options tht we rather not choose...life is also like a deck of cards u dont know how yours will be delt...anf fantasia didnt know how hers would be delt and she lived it...and since i was younger i went thru things and i didnt no how to deal with it other than cry fight argue or close people out my life but when i saw this movie my new words were IT 2 SHALL PASS... Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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