Demi Lovato released her new documentary Simply Complicated and it is truly difficult to explain how outstanding this documentary is. Demi takes us through her past and personal struggles while showing us the creation of her vocally charged new album, Tell Me You Love Me.
One word: raw. Demi isn’t holding back in Simply Complicated. Throughout this drama filled documentary, viewers get to learn about Demi’s past in a way that she has never explained it before. The film begins by showing Demi as a child with her abusive father who suffered from addiction and left her family when she was young. Although Demi has taken after some of these addictive tendencies, her story is a story of success. The behind the scenes throughout the documentary show Demi hitting rock-bottom, but she is able to narrate these experiences. Demi is now five years sober.
Next, Demi speaks personally about her long-term relationship with Wilmer Valderrama (how often do we get to hear celebrities narrate a break up?!) She speaks about how they met, the love at first sight, and how it felt to be in love. She also speaks about dating apps which totally gives fans another side of her. I feel like I’m friends with Demi after she talks about her dating troubles on camera!
Something that I found interesting was that Phil Mcintyre (Demi’s manager) almost dropped her because she was so out of control. This is something that I never knew. I also thought it was inspiring that she can speak about how she is still struggling with an eating disorder. Demi Lovato is the true definition of a role model.
The film ends by showing her relationship with her fans. There is so much depth in this documentary. Between the depths in her battles of bipolar disorder and addiction, we get to hear every bit of her life, and it is heartwarming. I’m already on my fourth watch and I recommend this to anyone- a Lovatic or not. Give it a watch!
