In the end, you really are better off with the YouTube videos.

While the wisdom of Whitney's premise is debatable, Bassett's execution is confident and thoughtful.

There's something pure and insightful about how [Angela] Bassett's camera looks at this couple as they flirt, rut, marry, fight, talk about their careers, and experience wild ups and downs, including moments of professional resentment or jealousy.

Either change the name of the movie to Whitney and Bobby or give viewers more than a few hits, wigs and giggles. Give us more Whitney Houston.