Victoria Beckham's new documentary has been met with criticism for being meticulously constructed but ultimately boring. The three-part series, simply titled 'Victoria Beckham', promised an intimate portrait of the singer-turned-mogul but instead delivers a carefully controlled puff piece, according to reviewers.
The documentary charts Beckham's journey from a stagestruck child to Spice Girl, WAG, and successful fashion designer. It features interviews with industry heavyweights like Anna Wintour, Tom Ford, and Donatella Versace, as well as her husband David Beckham. However, critics argue that the series lacks genuine insight, describing it as 'as intimate as a Pret sandwich'.
Buried within the polished narrative are glimpses of a more interesting story about finding one's calling and overcoming media scrutiny. Beckham's face lights up when discussing her work with mentor Roland Mouret, and the series touches on her 'miserable cow' image and past eating disorder. Yet these moments are overshadowed by the overall focus on promoting her brand.
One reviewer noted that the documentary could have been a meditation on why the media takes against certain women, but instead it serves as a three-hour advert for brand Beckham. The series reportedly cost between £16 million and £20 million to produce.
