Genre : Documentary, Biography

Runtime : 1hr 32min

Language : English

IMDb : 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 96%

Letterboxd : 3.9/5

Metacritic : 73%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Chris Smith

Cast

George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley, Bob Geldof, Simon Napier-Bell, Pepsi DeMacque, Shirlie Holliman

Plot

Wham! (2023) is a British documentary directed by Chris Smith, chronicling the rise and impact of the iconic pop duo Wham!, consisting of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. The film delves into their teenage friendship, musical journey, and meteoric rise to fame in the early 1980s. Utilizing rare archival footage, private home videos, and interviews, the documentary offers an intimate look into their creative process and the dynamics of their partnership. The narrative is framed through a series of scrapbooks meticulously compiled by Ridgeley’s mother, providing a personal touch to the storytelling. The film also touches upon the duo’s sudden split at the peak of their success and Michael’s subsequent solo career. Wham! serves as both a nostalgic tribute to a bygone era and a testament to the enduring legacy of their music.