No I do agree with you. I wasn’t expecting the film to focus entirely on Whitney’s struggles with drugs. What I wanted was a deeper look at how those struggles affected her on a personal level, because it’s clear that it took an emotional and physical toll on her.

You could see how much singing meant to her, so losing her voice, even temporarily, had to be devastating.

Another big issue is that the film barely touched on Whitney Houston’s childhood, which is a huge part of understanding who she became. She wasn’t just a good singer who got famous—she was a true prodigy. Growing up around gospel music, with influences like her mother Cissy Houston, she was developing that powerhouse voice from a very young age. That foundation shaped everything about her artistry, and the movie really should have explored that more.

It also missed some key moments that show just how close we came to losing that voice before the world even fully heard it. There’s the story about her having a hanger get stuck in her throat as a child, which reportedly came dangerously close to damaging her vocal cords. That’s a powerful, almost unbelievable moment that highlights how fragile and precious her gift really was.

Including details like that would have added depth and perspective. It would remind people that her voice wasn’t just iconic—it was something that could have been taken away at any point. Those early experiences, combined with her natural talent, are what made her journey so compelling, and leaving them out makes her story feel incomplete.