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This film embellished the mental state of mathematician John Nash, adding visual hallucinations that he never actually experienced. It also romanticized his relationship with his wife, Alicia Larde, downplaying the real-life complexities of their marriage.
Although not a traditional biopic, this film dramatizes the creation of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg’s journey. While captivating, it distorts events and character dynamics. The real-life Zuckerberg himself criticized its inaccuracies.
Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of P.T. Barnum is dazzling, but the film takes significant liberties. It romanticizes Barnum’s life, glossing over controversies and complexities. In reality, Barnum was a shrewd businessman with a mix of showmanship and exploitation.
This 1984 biopic about the rivalry between Mozart and Antonio Salieri is so inaccurate that it’s 100% wrong before the opening credits. It even shows a scene where Salieri cuts his own throat—an event that never happened in real life.
Robin Williams portrayed the real-life doctor with a feel-good makeover. The film glossed over Adams’ extensive humanitarian work, leaving the doctor himself dissatisfied with the portrayal.
While visually stunning, this biopic focuses on royal life rather than the political context. It simplifies the courtship between Marie Antoinette and Louis-Auguste, ignoring the seven-year delay before sparks flew1.
While celebrating the iconic band Queen and Freddie Mercury, this film plays fast and loose with the timeline of events. It rearranges concerts, relationships, and creative processes for dramatic effect, deviating from the actual chronology.
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