Andrea Bassett delivers a remarkably convincing portrayal of Tina Turner’s early years, and Laurence Fishburne is also very good as the abusive Ike. Annie Mae Bullock grows up in a place where singing held significance, and her voice allowed her to distinguish herself. She quickly catches the eye of local bandleader Ike Turner, who gives her an opportunity performing with his group before she becomes both his wife an…

This movie feels like a straightforward biography that accomplishes what it sets out to do. Even people who aren’t fans have to acknowledge how important and influential Tina Turner’s music has been. She isn’t universally loved—no one is—but she remains an icon in 20th-century music. With a catalog of songs that are difficult to surpass, she's received numerous accolades, including multiple Grammys and two stars o…