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  • 2018
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2018
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary Songwriter is an intimate and personal look into the writing process of one of the world’s leading artists – Ed Sheeran. Songwriter details the creation of Ed’s third studio album Divide and gives an authentic insight into Ed’s life through never before seen home videos. Witness firsthand the creativity, from the very first chord to the ...

  • 2018
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2018
  • 1 h 24 m

Songwriter

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary Songwriter is an intimate and personal look into the writing process of one of the world’s leading artists – Ed Sheeran. Songwriter details the creation of Ed’s third studio album Divide and gives an authentic insight into Ed’s life through never before seen home videos. Witness firsthand the creativity, from the very first chord to the ...

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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50% Mixed
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25% Negative
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90
Aug 16, 2018
Every glimpse behind the curtain brings new meaning to your favorite songs. You discover how intimate and personal this album is for Sheeran and how much it means to his family. After watching Songwriter, you will listen to Divide with a newfound perspective that makes each song sound even better than it did before.
By Tiffany Tchobanian FULL REVIEW
63
Aug 15, 2018
Time will tell if this latest pop idol has staying power — the falsetto songs mostly run together in the ears of a non-fan — but even Sheeran doubters should appreciate the work ethic, musicianship and wit of this chart-topping ginger tyro.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
60
Aug 23, 2018
Songwriter is intimate while oddly lacking insight into the artist himself, beyond the heart he pours into his lyrics.
By Kimber Myers FULL REVIEW
40
Aug 16, 2018
Songwriter sells the “nice boy” bit well, but if you aren’t already a fan, it eventually becomes tiresome. There are occasional glimmers of a real person (wishing to topple Adele, laying down a “no Snapchat” rule at his house, etc.) but rarely is a feature film so bluntly just marketing.
By Jordan Hoffman FULL REVIEW
40
Aug 15, 2018
While we learn little of interest about Sheeran himself, the film is arguably a thoroughgoing demystification of the industrial process behind the modern pop song.
By Jonathan Romney FULL REVIEW
30
Aug 15, 2018
Murray Cummings’ film is a cautiously peppy, unrevealing affair, showing little of the trial and tension that goes into artistic creation — just the finger-snapping moments when it all comes together.
By Guy Lodge FULL REVIEW
20
Aug 15, 2018
With an ineptitude so thorough it borders on genius, Cummings achieves the rare feat of making Sheeran appear even more boring in person than he is on record.
By Stephen Dalton FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Murray Pictures
Release Date Aug 17, 2018
Duration 1 h 24 m
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