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词条 Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart
释义

  1. Plot

  2. Cast

  3. Background and release

  4. Reception

     Critical reception  Ratings 

  5. Home media

  6. References

  7. External links

{{Infobox film
| name = Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart
| image = Toni_Braxton_Unbreak_My_Heart_Biopic_poster.jpg
| image size =
| caption = Official poster
| director = Vondie Curtis-Hall
| producer = Craig Baumgarten (exec.)
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds
Toni Braxton (also exec.)
Erik Kritzer (exec.)
Marcus Grant (exec.)
Towanda Braxton
| writer = Susan McMartin
Toni Braxton (Book)
Nicole Jefferson (Teleplay)
| starring = Lex Scott Davis
Debbi Morgan
Gavin Houston
Cortney Scott Wright
Skye P. Marshall
LaToya Franklyn
Tiffany Hines
| studio = LINK Entertainment
Lighthouse Pictures
| distributor = Lifetime
| released = January 23, 2016 (United States)
April 21, 2016 (United Kingdom)
| runtime = 88 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| music = Laura Karpman
}}

Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart (also known as Unbreak My Heart) is a 2016 American television biographical film about R&B singer Toni Braxton. It premiered at Lifetime on January 23, 2016.

It derives its title from Braxton's book Toni Braxton Unbreak My Heart a Memoir and her most notable hit "Un-Break My Heart". The film stars Lex Scott Davis as Toni Braxton, Debbi Morgan as Evelyn Braxton, Skye P. Marshall as Towanda Braxton, Tiffany Hines as Tamar Braxton and Gavin Houston as Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. The film was directed by Vondie Curtis Hall and written by Susan McMartin, Toni Braxton and Nicole Jefferson.[1]

Plot

The biopic follows the Toni Braxton's journey from her discovery by mega producers L.A. Reid and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, to her battle with Lupus. The movie also delves into how she made it through her public divorce all while navigating her son's autism and family struggles. "Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart" chronicles the untold measures the wildly talented artist took to make herself and her family whole again, becoming a global inspiration.[2]

Cast

  • Lex Scott Davis as Toni Braxton
  • Debbi Morgan as Evelyn Braxton
  • Skye P. Marshall as Towanda Braxton
  • Tiffany Hines as Tamar Braxton
  • Courtney Scott Wright as Traci Braxton
  • LaToya Franklyn as Trina Braxton
  • Andre Hall as Keri Lewis
  • Gavin Houston as Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds
  • Greg Davis Jr. as L.A. Reid
  • Doron Bell as Scott Rhodes
  • Celeste Sullivan as Perri "Pebbles" Reid
  • Toni Braxton as Herself
  • Diezel Braxton as Himself

Background and release

On September 15, 2015 it was announced Lifetime Network green lighted the original movie, based on Toni Braxton's memoir "Unbreak My Heart".[3][4] The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada during fall 2015 confirmed by Braxton in an interview with ABC News.{{quote box|align=left|width=30%|quote="I tried to stay away from the film's set in Vancouver as much as possible. "I didn't want to make Lexi uncomfortable. I wanted her to be relaxed playing me and it was really hard for me to be objective," she explained of her absence."|source= — Toni Braxton, ABC News[5]}}

In early December, 2015, Braxton announced the premiere date for the biopic on her Instagram account.[6] On December 17, 2015 the trailer was released.[7]

On January 23, 2016 the biopic premiered in the United States on Lifetime TV and April 23, 2016 in the United Kingdom on Lifetime UK.[8]

Reception

Critical reception

The film has been met with positive to mixed reviews from critics, celebrities and fans.[9] Singer and producer Russell Simmons praised the movie "proud of my friend @tonibraxton - turned in to #ToniBraxtonMovie right now. One of great voices we're ever heard + such a remarkable woman."[10] Hollywood.com gave a mixed response towards the biopic stating "Toni Braxton's biopic was like watching whip lash – heavily censored whip lash. There were so many parts left out that watching the movie felt like a parody at times. The casting wasn’t much better but aside from these glaring issues, the movie was very well watched and anticipated."[11]

Ratings

The film's premiere generated 3.6 million viewers, earning the highest rating for an original movie with adults ages 25–54, women 25-54 and women 18-49 since "Whitney," the January 2015 biopic on Whitney Houston.[12] The film has a IMDb raiting of a 6.5 out of 10 stars.[13]

Home media

Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart was released digitally on to Amazon on January 22, 2016 and to DVD under the title Toni Braxton: The Movie Event on June 14, 2016 available in region 1 (U.S and Canada only).[14][15]

References

1. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton Unbreak My Heart Full Cast and Credits|url=http://www.hollywood.com/tv/toni-braxton-unbreak-my-heart-60486676/credits/|website=Hollywood.com|accessdate=June 23, 2016}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=About Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart - mylifetime.com|url=http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/toni-braxton-unbreak-my-heart/about|website=mylifetime.com|accessdate=June 24, 2016}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton to Star in Lifetime Biopic|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2015/09/15/toni-braxton-to-star-in-lifetime-biopic/|website=Rap Up|accessdate=September 16, 2015}}
4. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton's Life Story Heading To Lifetime As Original Movie|url=http://deadline.com/2015/09/toni-braxton-life-story-lifetime-movie-unbreak-my-heart-1201528565/|website=Deadline.com|accessdate=September 15, 2015}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton Reveals What She Learned from Creating 'Unbreak My Heart' Biopic|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/toni-braxton-reveals-learned-creating-unbreak-heart-biopic/story?id=36470810|website=ABC News|accessdate=January 23, 2016}}
6. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton announces Biopic premiere date, Jan 23, 2016 UnbreakMyHeart|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/_CXRQupup4/|website=Instagram|accessdate=December 10, 2015}}
7. ^{{cite web|title=Watch the Trailer for Toni Braxton's Lifetime Biopic|url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/12/17/toni-braxton-unbreak-my-heart-lifetime-movie-trailer.html|website=BET|accessdate=December 17, 2015}}
8. ^{{cite web|title=Tonight on Lifetime UK 10pm the UK get the premiere of Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart! Don't miss it.|url=https://www.facebook.com/UnbreakMyHeartFilm/photos/pb.924647174251936.-2207520000.1463347802./994046010645385/?type=3&theater|website=Facebook|accessdate=April 21, 2016}}
9. ^{{cite web|title='One of the greatest voices we’ve ever heard': Twitter erupts with praise for Lifetime's Toni Braxton biopic Unbreak My Heart|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3414061/Twitter-erupts-praise-Lifetime-s-Toni-Braxton-biopic-Unbreak-Heart.html|website=Daily Mail Online|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}
10. ^{{cite web|title=Russell Simmons Tweets Praise of Toni Braxton Biopic|url=http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/01/24/05/3085532600000578-3414061-image-a-8_1453613055769.jpg|website=Daily Mail Online|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}
11. ^{{cite web|title=REVIEW: Toni Braxton biopic "Unbreak My Heart" was disappointing but well watched|url=https://stateofhollywood.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/review-toni-braxton-movie-on-lifetime-was-disappointing-but-well-watched/|website=Hollywood.com|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}
12. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton biopic earns high ratings|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bal-toni-braxton-biopic-earns-high-ratings-story.html|website=Baltimore Sun|accessdate=January 25, 2016}}
13. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton: Unbreak my Heart (2016) IMDb|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5037902/|website=IMDb|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=15 November 2016}}
14. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart|url=https://www.amazon.com/Toni-Braxton-Unbreak-My-Heart/dp/B01B29YM2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466723601&sr=8-1&keywords=Toni+Braxton+Movie|website=Amazon|accessdate=January 22, 2016}}
15. ^{{cite web|title=Toni Braxton: The Movie Event [DVD + Digital]|url=https://www.amazon.com/Toni-Braxton-Movie-Event-Digital/dp/B01DSX663A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466723601&sr=8-2&keywords=Toni+Braxton+Movie|website=Amazon|accessdate=June 14, 2016}}

External links

  • Official Page
  • {{IMDb title|5037902|Toni Braxton: Unbreak my Heart}}
{{Toni Braxton}}{{A+E Networks}}{{U.S. movie television channels}}

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