: Many critics, including those from BBC Culture , highlight how the film uses music as a "low-down life force" and a form of "raw salvation" for Brown .
“The film shuffles back and forth through Brown's life with such breathless energy it's as if the screenplay itself is possessed by the spirit of Soul Brother No. 1.” The Film Experience Get on Up
'Get On Up' Is a Loud, Proud and Oscar-Worthy James Brown Biopic : Many critics, including those from BBC Culture
: If you are looking for a paper on the film's historical accuracy, this article examines where the movie took creative liberties, especially regarding his business partner Ben Bart . : Many critics