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And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story

1999 · 89 min

A breezy, nostalgic showbiz biopic that coasts on catchy tunes and a rocky romance, pleasant but rarely digging deep.

Tagline: They didn't change pop culture. They defined it.
Overview: Based on the autobiography of Sonny Bono, this film focuses on the volatile relationship between Sonny and Cher during the early 60's to their messy divorce in the late 70's.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, romantic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Ambition, love, betrayal, celebrity
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
love
betrayal
celebrity
music
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild