Judy

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Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.5
Zellweger... subsumes herself completely in the role, without ever tipping over into some kind of gestural Judy drag. EW
2.5
Try as she might, Zellwegers Judy never goes beyond an impression of the multi talented artist; her all caps version of acting fails to allow the role .. Rogerebert
2.5
Garlands legacy may be tricky to recreate, her legacy perhaps too large for any biopic to contain, but the music speaks for itself. Indie Wire
1.5
Its gutsy, cant look away work, yet it might not enthrall those who evaluate biopic turns as Olympian feats of technical mimicry. Variety
3.0
Its trump card, of course, is Zellweger, who blows through the film in a gust of jittery energy, wounded ego and half buried star quality. Time Out
4.0
Backstage afterwards, shes crumpled and round shouldered and smeared with tears. The Guardian
3.0
Rene Zellweger gives us a heartfelt, studied portrayal of Garland. The Guardian
2.5
Rene Zellweger can reach all the notes and hit all the marks, but Garlands high tension wire emoting eludes her.
3.8
Judy is just such a sturdy, dependable vehicle which, in this case, carries the precious cargo of Rene Zellweger in a dazzling portrayal of Judy Garla ..
1.5
Renee Zellweger gives the performance of her career in a film which is certainly an awards friendly biopic, but strikes a darker, more maudlin note th .. Screen Daily
3.8
Zellweger beautifully captures the integrity of Garlands will to entertain. Your heart aches knowing shell never get the happily ever after shes dream .. Collider
4.5
Zellweger is a phenomenal talent in her own right, but while shes playing one of the greatest cinema icons of all time, you just cant take your eyes o .. Collider
0.5
She was an immensely complicated figure, but in Judy, shes a martyr. Vulture
4.5
Goolds movie sometimes stumbles, but it made one indispensable choice in finding the right actress to channel the diva. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Zellweger gives a fearless performance in this movie. She captures the essence of Garland with such immersive nuance that the line between the actor a ..
1.5
Wholly embracing Garlands freneticism at its rawest might have registered as excessive or campy, but it would have deepened the portrait. So would Gar .. The New York Times
3.8
Outside of Zellwegers stunning performance, theres not a ton to gush about in Judy. Paste Magazine
4.5
Outside of Zellwegers stunning performance, theres not a ton to gush about in Judy. Paste Magazine
2.0
The real force driving the film seems to be to create the kind of paint by numbers biopic that exists only to score an Oscar nomination from voters wh .. E Film Critic
3.0
Zellweger rises smartly to the occasion. Perhaps theres a few too many of those tight little Bridget Jones moues shes fond of... but her particular st .. Telegraph
4.5
Judy is not exactly Renee Zellwegers comeback vehicle, but it might as well be. And delivering a devastating, heart breaking performance as a woman wh ..
2.5
Rene Zellweger incredible efforts cant save it despite throwing herself into the role with an abandon that most likely wouldve been appreciated by the .. The Young Folks
3.0
Judy is an enjoyable, sincere attempt to present a multi faceted portrait of a Hollywood legend, bolstered by a strong Rene Zellweger.
4.0
Zellwegers take on Judy Garland is charming, delightful, broken, funny, in the moment, and unstoppable. Cinema Blend
3.0
Zellweger is successful enough in evoking Garland with her singing to elevate Judy, despite its struggles to break new ground for Hollywood memoirs. Screen Rant
3.8
This is one of those solo turns where the star performance matters more than the story, and Renee Zellweger, playing the legendary singer Judy Garland .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
...although these insightful moments are missing from most of the film, Judy stands strong on Zellwegers career defining performance.
3.2
Its Zellwegers galvanizing performance that gives Judy what punch it possesses. One Guys Opinion
2.5
Perhaps theres historical accuracy in the techty relationship between Rosalind Wilder (Buckley) and the worlds greatest entertainer. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Garlands life wasnt a happy one; consequently, Judy isnt an upbeat motion picture. ReelViews
3.5
Struggles with repetition but contains a powerhouse performance from Renee Zellweger to keep it together. Blu Ray
3.1
The other problem is that Zellweger doesnt even seem like Garland. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.4
Weve heard about the tragedy of Garlands life. This film makes us feel it. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Renee is so compelling and riveting in her portrayal that the background characters, though well played by all, never get the chance to shine, oversha ..
3.8
If Goolds film feels a little small for its outsize subject, Zellwegers performance is not contained nor restrained by it. Shes a marvel and her Judy ..
3.1
It might be a little too early to start engraving golden men, but Zellweger proves as vital as ever in her most essential role. Usa Today
3.5
When Judy sings you hear the hurt, the aches and pains she pours into every song. On stage is where Judy shines, offstage is where it stumbles. You Tube
4.5
A great film, elevated even higher by Zellwegers astonishing performance. This awards season, you dont have to be a wizard to forsee gold at the end o .. You Tube
3.0
She literally transforms into Judy, engulfed in sadness and tragedy...a tour de force performance, although the movie isnt great overall...despite the .. You Tube
4.0
Its Judy squared, and is the stuff of breathless podium speeches and standing ovations. And even if there is a cynical hint of Oscar bait about the ro .. The Times
3.5
Garland is portrayed as a nervous wreck who cannot sleep and doesnt feel like performing, but who can go on stage with no rehearsal and rock the audie .. Lariat
4.0
Zellweger sings the classic Garland songbook with such astounding accuracy there wont be a dry eye in the house come the sensational Over the Rainbow .. Radio Times
1.5
Its too bad all of her work (and that of her makeup and hairstyling team) doesnt arrive in a film thats better. Screen It
4.0
The films structure, regrettably, is a checklist of tragic biopic conventions. Independent
3.5
Rene Zellweger performs miracles playing Judy Garland: singing her heart out, baring her bruised soul and acting with a ferocity that ultimately rises .. Rolling Stone
4.0
This isnt a particularly daring film, as it approaches its subject without pushing the boundaries. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Judy is by no means a perfect film... but it does attempt, and achieves with some success, to colour the increasing output of biopics with a different .. Pop Matters
1.5
Theres never a feeling that Zellwegers doing Judy; shes being Judy. The Wrap
4.4
A heart stopping performance by Zellweger, who leaves it all on the floorboards as one of Hollywoods most dazzling and tragic stars. News Day
3.8
No matter how well you know Over the Rainbow, you may never hear it as heartbreakingly performed as Zellweger sings it here. New York Post
0.5
Performances like this dont allow the viewer to invest in the character organically; performances like this dont care for consent. Theyre violent. The .. Hindustan Times
4.0
Despite its flaws, Judy can leave you feeling like an emotional wreck by the end. Az Central
4.0
Zellweger hasnt quite lost her off putting propensity for straining for effect by scrunching up her face and squinting into the distance. Nonetheless, .. Smh
1.5
Rene Zellweger may not be Judy Garland, but she reminds us that technical perfection is no match for emotional truth. Npr
3.1
It is sad, but its not grim because Zellwegers utterly convincing performance shows that Judy was hilarious, self deprecating, an affectionate mom and .. Star Tribune
3.8
Rene Zellweger wasnt the obvious choice to play the late Judy Garland, the joyful Wizard of Oz ingnue turned adult captive of addiction and anxiety, b .. Toronto Star
0.5
Although Zellweger delivers a first rate performance, shes no Judy Garland. Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
When sings The Trolley Song, youd swear you were watching documentary footage. Daily Mail
4.0
This is a portrait of a deeply lonely woman, and its best scenes are both poignant and gently amusing. Flim List
4.5
There are definitely cheesy moments, but they dont feel manipulative or poorly written. Film Inquiry
4.0
But despite the sparkle theres a constant undercurrent of melancholy when she sings Cmon get happy you can feel everyones heart break. Eye For Film
4.5
Renee Zellwegers electric performance lingers as surely as the overwhelming sadness that permeates throughout this bio pic.
4.0
Erratic, yet empathetic, marking the 50th anniversary of Garlands death with a charismatic, Oscar caliber performance by Renee Zellweger. Susang Ranger
2.5
The result, Im sad to say, is a sorry, sick, self indulgent melodrama in the one note melody of a funeral dirge. Observer
4.0
Judy is absolutely Rene Zellwegers film, even if I do wonder wish it was Darci Shaws. Either way, its a portrait of tragedy, and those not familiar wi .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Rene Zellweger is absolutely fantastic in this role, and absolutely deserves Best Actress honors. Yes, I know the years not over yet, but the bar is s .. Flim Threet
4.5
Tom Edges script, based on a play by Peter Quilter, lapses into clichs, but the dialogue is often sharp, and Zellweger offers it up with flair and fur .. New Yorker
4.5
Zellweger paints shadows of nuance into her portrayal of a performer who invites easy caricature. And she sings, too. Time
4.2
Zellweger busts out of movie jail and soars over the rainbow as pop culture icon in Judy. Boston Herald
4.4
Its a nuanced, complex, nakedly emotional performance that digs into the darkest psychology of one of our most beloved stars, and demands that, even i .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
The movies pretty good; though shes hardly alone, Zellweger makes it worth seeing. Chicago Tribune
3.8
JUDY IS A MOVIE OF GROTESQUE SENTIMENTALITY, and I know that sounds like a bad thing, but hear me out. Boston Globe
4.0
But theres something special about the atmosphere when Zellweger lets rip. Standard
4.5
Judy is hardly emblematic of Swiss watch style fine engineering, in large part because it has no desire to be anything other than the good movie it is .. Pajiba
1.5
Somehow, Zellweger manages to be Judy for a full two hours, delivering an over the rainbow performance in a movie that otherwise, on balance, is a bit .. Cnn
1.5
Judy isnt likely to win much of anything else, but Renee Zellwegers lead performance is Hollywood catnip. Forbes
3.0
It must be said that as a whole movie, Judy only works in parts. The tone can get a bit tacky and the structure too flash backy to truly impress for t .. Herald Sun
3.5
We cant deny how important entertainers like Garland have been in millions of lives, nor should we. Vox
3.8
Zellwegers poise and presence make the entire affair more than worthwhile. The Play List
1.9
So the only people Judy is for are people who know this much and no more: that they love her as a tragic figure and an entertainer and so will continu .. Film Freak Central
4.0
But Zellwegers performance goes beyond impersonation to get to the heart of what made Garland so unique. Now Toronto
4.5
Admittedly, Zellweger cannot emulate the pure magic of Garlands vocal performances, but her full throated renditions of classic tunes such as Come Rai .. Scroll
4.5
When a mediocre movie features a standout performance, thats mostly thanks to the performer. Film School Rejects
4.5
Although Garlands comeback tour didnt go as planned, Zellwegers couldnt be going better. La Weekly
3.0
a sympathetic portrait but no new insight and shies away from the full horror of her life Mirror
4.0
Goolds camera sticks second skin close to Zellweger throughout, generating a nervy intimacy as it slides through pitch perfect 60s interiors. Games Radar
3.0
Unfortunately, her performance only highlights the flaws in this film. easily the best thing about it. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
Its a pity, but theres enough emotion and sheer tragedy to propel it to the finish, and its central performance lingers for the awful emotional trauma .. Abc
4.0
The film around Zellweger is by no means an embarrassment, but it doesnt truly honour the heights of her acting. Nz Herald
3.0
That would be held back for the performers teary, cathartic swan song, though I cant believe it turned into the full Vera Lynn singalong depicted here .. Ft
3.0
Goolds film though capably performed, and reasonably well assembled isnt nearly as good, or as insightful, as it might have been, and you come away wi .. Independent Ie
4.0
All you will remember of Judy is Zellweger, hoofing, howling, heartbroken and heartbreaking in a performance for the ages. Everything else is just set .. Stuff
4.1
Rene Zellweger has Judy Garland down; effortlessly imitating the Wizard of Oz stars delivery and mannerisms. But had the film consisted simply of Zell .. Ar Kansas Online
3.5
Judy feels raw and real, a messy portrait of a woman who was under constant pressure to embody glamorous perfection. Film Racket
2.5
Rene Zellweger gives an exceptional performance in a film that is unfortunately too erratic to fully serve as a definitive biopic.
3.8
Zellweger is unrecognizable, in appearance and level of conviction. Larsen On Film
4.5
The best thing about Judy, perhaps, is that while it focuses overly on the tragedy of her late career... it is nevertheless a compelling document of a .. Vanity Fair
1.5
Its heart rending, to be sure, but also tragically predictable in format. Refinery 29
4.0
Zellweger finds the amalgam of fragility and fury that drove Judy Garland for as long as was possible. The Arts Desk
5.0
Its a heartbreaking story of fickle fame and what happens when a genuine talent is used, abused and spat out. The Sun
4.5
The movie, directed by Rupert Goold, is a conventional but perfectly serviceable showcase for its star, who sets the whole thing on fire every time sh .. Wsj
4.0
Rene Zellweger will get an Oscar nomination, one Hollywood legend playing a bygone one. But Judy is more spotlight than storytelling. The Filmy Ap
3.2
I hate lip syncing, but when youre dealing with a voice like Garlands theres only ONE like her, we hear rightly said youre only defeating yourself by .. Patriot Ledger
3.8
The familiar elements are present, but that doesnt take away from the movies emotional impact. Big Picture Big Sound
4.0
A Golden Globe winning performance from Rene Zellweger as the titular star avoids wallowing in despair, but still manages to convey the very real mise .. Scmp
3.8
The weaknesses in the script are negated by the stunning performance of Rene Zellweger. The casting is perfect and she does a wonderful job capturing .. The Film Pie
3.1
Zellwegers voice doesnt have the rich, full, heart piercing range of Garlands, but she can carry a tune to the finish line. ( Chicago Sun Times
4.5
Exhilarating, tender and genuinely heartfelt. Rene Zellweger gives the performance of a lifetime. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
Rising above the paint by numbers approach favored by Goold is the immaculate performance by Renee Zellweger, who takes this movie by the throat the m .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
With the exception of the occasional bout of Jim Bailey trout pout, Rene Zellwegers Judy Garland in Judy convinces in close up. But did they have to l .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
Renee Zellweger in a remarkable performance brilliantly channels Judy Garland and discovers the human being we never really knew. Dead Line
3.2
But if youre a fan of Judys, theres enough good things about it (like its crisp dialogue, the commanding performance by Rene and the colorful sets) fo .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.0
Yet it doesnt sugarcoat the brutal reality of how Hollywood treats its young actors: all diet pills, hatchet faced managers, and sexual harassment. One Room With A View
4.0
Rene Zellweger remarkably transforms into actress/singer Judy Garland in the upcoming Judy... Solzy At The Movies
3.0
Even Garland fans will find something revelatory in Zellwegers performance. Bitly
1.5
Zellweger is as good as youve heard everyone say she is, disappearing into the creases and short, jagged hair of the aging star with remarkable alacri .. Bitly
3.8
When Zellwegers Judy finally sings Somewhere Over the Rainbow, its not just Dorothys I want song from The Wizard of Oz, its a completely heartbreaking .. Post Gazette
4.0
Renee, however, doesnt disappear completely into the character (Picture: Pathe) Goold is a theatre director but his first major foray into the big scr .. Metro
3.5
Judy is a film with plenty of warts but a spectacular performance that will have fans of Garland in awe. Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
It is the first and truest sign of Judys dysfunction that this doesnt end up doing anything. Alternate Ending
4.5
Its just so refreshing to see a biopic performance that isnt an impression. Lainey Gossip
3.8
Whats most appealing about Zellwegers portrayal is the brightness that peeps out from the clouds: her deep love for her children, her sly wit. Seattle Times
2.5
Perhaps the greatest strength of this biopic is that Zellweger doesnt play Judy with any sense of pity or sympathy, rather empathy and compassion for .. Fresh Fiction
4.5
What makes Judy stand out Garlands irresistible if cringe worthy pathos, as filtered through Zellwegers comeback worthy pretending. East Bay Express
2.0
The movie focuses on the entertainers final comeback attempt, a lucrative series of 1968 London concerts. Seven Day Svt
3.5
Since Im in Las Vegas I like to set odds. Renee Zellweger is at least 1 10 to win Best Actress. Shes a lock. Tony Mack
4.5
With a jaw dropping performance from Renee Zellweger at its pulsing, neurotic heart, the film is funny, warm and satisfyingly self aware. Bfi
3.0
Does the fact that a performance burns so brightly as to reduce the rest of the cast to bystanders, reduce the end result Judy is as good as it needs .. Original Cin
4.0
Garland must have been exasperating to work with, but Zellwegers performance goes right to the heart of what made her a superstar. The Australian
3.8
And dont think for a second those scenes dont have a very contemporary resonance as well. Third Coast Review
1.5
Judys lapidary construction is a setting for Rene Zellwegers performance, which attempts a precarious tribute... Zellwegers sensitivity ensures that o .. National Review
4.0
plays the late actress singer dancer Judy Garland with poise, elegance and show stopping vocals. The New Paper
3.8
Zellwegers total immersion in the performance, as with Garland, it so vital and impossible to look away from that it transcends the limits of the mate .. Movie Mom
4.5
Something just doesnt sit right with his performance and the lack of chemistry with Zellweger is noticeable.
2.5
This is a film that makes a superb actress (who does a great job) shine... but nothing more.
3.1
With all the taste, sensitivity and effort at work in Judy, how could the filmmakers believe that karaoke night at the pub could possibly stand in for .. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
Judy is itself a fine and imperfect look at some of Garlands last years of life, but it really should have been something transcendent Zellwegers perf .. Ap News
3.0
The movie itself has more than its share of flaws, but its worth the ticket just to see Zellwegers commitment to the role. Columbus Alive
3.1
Judy places Rene Zellweger at an incredible disadvantage, and yet shes still the best thing about this shaky biopic. Film Frenzy
3.8
But Goold, whos primarily a stage director, possesses a keen sense of the performer psyche and inspires strong acting. Sf Examiner
3.8
Renee Zellweger sizzles as the show biz legend, even if the film itself cant match the actress brilliance. Hollywood Into To
4.5
Judy had time to tell the fun and interesting parts of Garlands life, but not enough time to tell all of it. Not time enough to make her a person beyo .. Mash Able
4.5
Based on Peter Quilters stage play End of the Rainbow and directed by Rupert Goold, Renee Zellweger is giving a nuanced, astounding performance of JUD .. Wp Me
4.5
Rene Zellweger a breathtaking, transformative performance as the title star, infusing the pathos and humanity into her performance that the script can .. Culture
2.5
If only we could click our heels together and make the movie measure up to Zellwegers stellar performance. Tulsa World
3.8
There is one urgent reason to see this movie and that is to experience Rene Zellwegers performance as the icon. Am Ny
4.0
Theres nothing particularly groundbreaking or exciting about the film itself, but Zellwegers performance alone is well worth the price of admission.
4.5
From being forced to take pills at a young age to attaching herself to men who dont deserve her in an attempt to feel loved, there isnt much happiness .. Film Ireland
4.5
Theres very little about the story or even the style of filmmaking that would set it apart... But it has one spectacular tool at its disposal... the i .. Tomand Lorenzo
3.8
It is a tad oversentimental at times, but overall a bittersweet pill that finds its mark effectively, and three time Oscar nominee and one time winner .. Cambridge Day
4.5
Even if youre not a Hollywood Golden Age film buff, Judy works as a memorable portrait of a talent in decline. Entertainment Voice
3.8
Zellweger delivers what is probably a career defining performance that soars well beyond the rainbow. The Only Critic
4.5
We now have a front runner for Best Actress at the next Academy Awards telecast. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
1.5
Theres a word for a lot of Judy, and that word is schmaltz; I preferred the previous arrangement where shed sing Over the Rainbow and wed cry, rather .. Metro Active
2.5
If youre a fan of Hollywood, you know the yellow brick road did not lead to happiness. Judy repeats the idea, without expanding on it. Heral
1.5
No, we dont want to see that story up on the screen, especially an icon like Judy Garland. Film Festival Today
3.8
Its an example of flawless casting, Zellweger so perfectly embodying the part that one sees no trace of any prior characters she has played. Film Festival Today
4.5
The other slight issue is in the grey area the film doesnt shed any light on. Battle Royale With Cheese
3.2
As is so often the case, were left with a terrific, endearing, pitch perfect performance trapped in a movie that isnt nearly worthy of it. Crooked Marquee
1.5
in this case the structures confusing, and ill fitting: were observing a spiral down from what heights, exactly Metro Times
3.8
If the movie needs a justification at all, it has that, in spades, in Zellwegers exhaustive and soulful interpretation. Film Forward
4.0
Ultimately, Zellweger elevates this movie to a new level. Its not a perfect film, but her performance carries it across the finish line. Geek Girl Authority
3.0
If youre searching for a cheerful, romanticized tale, you wont find it here. Screen Zealots
3.8
This is the Rene Zellweger show, through and through. Shes terrific in the role and you almost instantly forget youre watching her. Zellweger inhabits .. Hollywood News
4.5
As Judy, Rene Zellweger expresses Garlands painful vulnerability and powerful desire to please along with the extraordinary talent to do so. Kdhx
4.0
Rene Zellweger returns to the screen ablaze, singing as if her life depends on it. Aarp
1.5
However, though it clearly intends to be a warts and all portrait, the picture doesnt always have the guts to follow her into the particular yellow br .. Saportare Port
3.5
Judy and Zellweger show us a falling star going down in one final blaze of semi glory...an icon whose fame had spread around the world long before the .. Parade
4.5
With a transformational performance by Rene Zellweger, Judy delivers a loving portrait of a troubled icon in the vulnerable months near the end of her .. L.A. Biz
4.0
Zellweger has one of the most memorable roles of her career playing the adult Garland. FlickDirect
3.5
Goolds film is a one woman show with plenty of interchangeable background elements. But oh what a one woman show it is. The Gate
5.0
With a sharp and moving script, spectacular lead performance in Zellweger, and tearjerker finale, its a must for all movies of classical Hollywood cin .. Entertainment Ie
1.5
Were already familiar with the myth; it would have been nice to get to know the person. Pgh City Paper
1.5
Director Gould totally immersed Zellweger in Judys music every day on the set and as a result, there are moments in this film where the songs just see .. Movies and Shakers
3.5
The Oscar winner embodies Garland in a dazzling performance that combines, in uncanny fashion, a well styled physical resemblance and evocative vocal .. Metro Weekly
1.5
The script by Tom Edge doesnt offer enough evidence of Judys sharp wit and tart tongue. Leonard Mal
3.8
Rene Zellweger, in the best performance of her career, gets a chance that Judy never got, to show what an older actress at the top of her game can do .. Movie Cricket
3.8
But credit must be given to Goold as well taking a familiar story and imbuing it with enough soul deliver an emotional sucker punch of an ending. From the Front Row
5.0
Pack some tissues, as Judy is every bit electrifying as it is emotional. Twin Cities
3.5
Jessie Buckley is enjoyably brisk and no nonsense as Rosalyn, rising panic kept out of sight (Youll be fine. Caution Spoilers
4.0
In this stirring biopic, Rene Zellweger channels Garland with uncanny exactness, but above all with love and sympathy. Herald Scotland
2.5
The movie falls in the same trap as other music biopics and tries too hard to encapsulate the legacy of its subject. Enfil Me
3.0
If theres something specific director Rupert Goold and screenwriter Tom Edge want audiences to understand about actress and screen icon Judy Garland, .. Sa Current
3.0
A testament to the sheer joy and wonder that Garland brought to millions of people. Bust
4.5
Judy also doesnt shy away from showing her heavy drinking, brittle nerves and erratic personality. Gq Magazine
4.0
With a tour de force performance from Rene Zellweger, Judy is a heartbreaking look at the troubled final days of a Hollywood legend. The Jam Report
4.5
The musical, cinematic, and human reverberations of the film connect us to the art of one of the greatest icons that emerged from the legendary Hollyw .. La Nación (Argentina)
2.8
Zellwegers work here is so towering that it clearly overshadows everything else Worldo Free L
3.2
The film betrays a deep empathy for the titular character, Goold treating Judy to a warmth so often denied her in her personal and professional life. Silver Screen Riot
4.5
Judy, for all its flaws, is an earnest snapshot of an artist who has lived their life constantly performing, and the intense highs and lows of being o .. The Muse Jezebel
3.5
This truth is where Judy excels even if the package does little to advance the bio pic beyond its generic machinations. Jaredmobarak
4.0
Goold... has managed to give his film the rigor of a contemporary tragedy. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
The last five minutes of this film is a culmination of all the emotions up to that point and its so marvellously sad and exuberant that many will have .. Digital Journal
4.5
This decent enough bio pic really only sings thanks to Renee Zellwegers terrific performance. The Movie Minute
4.0
Rene Zellweger knocks it over the rainbow with her Hollywood comeback. Metro News
4.4
Oscar winner Rene Zellweger is breathtaking as iconic Hollywood movie star Judy Garland. The performance overshadows the film which focuses on the per .. Victoria Advocate
4.5
Director Rupert Goolds adaptation of Peter Quilters stage play End Of The Rainbow isnt flawless. Daily Telegraph
3.0
Zellwegers performance is more layered than the film, which remains superficial and conventional. Hot Press
4.5
Rene Zellwegers most dramatic and impactful performance of her career is reason enough to give Judy a chance. Fotogramas
4.0
This is one of those movies that you have to watch because of what its protagonist does. Fotogramas
3.5
Yet, its hard not to keep watching this Technicolor inspired auto da f. Were programmed to. Ex Press
4.5
Photo by David Hindley LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions This film is focused on Judy and Zellwegers performance, thats the selling point and .. idobi.com
4.0
Zellweger, however, is so utterly remarkable moving, entertaining, furious, captivating ... Give her the Oscar. Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.0
The rest of the movie doesnt quite live up to Judy Garlands standard. Book & Film Globe
3.8
Zellweger knows a bit about being chewed up and spit out by the Hollywood machine and the gaggle of media that want to focus on every flaw, every alle .. Awards Watch
4.5
As a biopic, it is not extraordinary and it verges on cheesy more than once, but watch it to see what all the fuss over Zellweger is about. Lagniappe Mobile
4.5
The beating heart at the center of Judy is the onstage performances. Nashville Scene
4.5
While the writing may be schmaltzy, star Rene Zellweger is brilliant in the titular role. NBC News THINK
4.5
We are given a window into the final months of one of Hollywoods greatest stars and one of its greatest victims, as well. Hollywood has always preyed .. The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.8
Judy, on the strength of Zellwegers performance surely, but also of its own merits, sings a beautiful song about a tragic life. Movie Show Plus
3.0
Its a shortcut many biopics make, unfortunately, so seeing it done here didnt surprise me. The Lonely Film Critic
3.5
Shes quite the tragic figure, elegantly portrayed by Zellwegger, who shines even brighter during the singing scenes. Cinencuentro
4.5
If you dont mind a grueling ride, and a Hollywood treatment of an entertainment legend heading toward her final train wreck, Judy might be worth the t .. Pasadena Weekly
4.5
Alcoholism, barbiturates, anorexia, insomnia, anxiety, depression. Womens Voices For Change
3.0
It is difficult to distinguish where the skin of one (Rene Zellweger/Judy Garland) ends and the sadness of the other begins. El Mundo (Spain)
4.0
An immaculate acting display that ensures we see Garland as a real human, and not just the diva she could have been portrayed as. Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.5
purposefully raw performance, defined by those soulful eyes framed by perpetually running mascara, taps into a painful legacy of starlets whove been u .. Sd City Beat
4.5
But even when youre editing, I think youre aware of how it might hold. Seventh Row
3.8
Although it follows the conventional tropes of the biopic, Judy shines thanks to Renee Zellwegers astonishing portrayal as one of Hollywoods most belo ..
4.0
Yet the film belongs to Zellweger in a heart warming and heart rending performance. Times of Malta
2.5
Typical biopic procedures are found in a film that, just like its main character, is emotionally wobbly. Zellweger is the one who saves the film from .. Always Good Movies
3.1
But while Rene Zellweger is often fascinating in the title role, the movie never soars above conventional Hollywood biopic clichs (let alone over the .. Good Times
4.5
The result is a moving study of a talented performer who never found the love she so clearly craved. Spokane7
2.5
Zellweger performs the hell out of the role, putting tons of effort into nailing an approximation of the actress. We Boughta Blog
4.5
Just two nights to see the music doc Roger Waters Us + Them October 2 and October 5, and if youre a Pink Floyd fan, youll be there. What She Said Radio
3.8
Although Zellweger has little actual resemblance to Garland, she is transformed by excellent make up and her stunning performance, creating so convinc .. We Are Movie Geeks
3.0
Renee Zellweger gives a great performance that makes Judy definitely worth seeing. Personally, Id rather remember Judy Garland as Dorothy and not a pa .. Kxl
3.5
After a six year hiatus from acting, Rene Zellweger is back with a calibrated bang as a woman for whom pressing Pause was always an impossible luxury.
1.5
Somewhere over the rainbow, theres a good film to be made about the life of a Hollywood icon like Garland.
4.5
Zellweger is the reason to see Judy. The supporting cast is equally compelling, but the movie is ultimately let down by a lackluster presentation of a .. Boulder Weekly
4.5
a full bodied performance and one that (along with the film itself) is perhaps best approached...as an elaborate drag performance. The Pop Break
3.5
Renee Zellwegers career best performance as the troubled star helps erase the blemishes of the stage play turned film, to harrowing and at times tragi ..
4.5
Judys Judy is an over ambitious, fame hungry, uncertain narrator. Screen Queens
4.5
Its anchored by an astonishing performance by Renee Zellweger in a comeback role for the ages that puts her way in front of this years best actress Os .. Newport This Week
2.5
Goold merely falls into the same biopic pitfalls many a films do when theyve got a big star at the center and theyre gunning for Oscars. The Filtered Lens
1.5
Moviegoers may have had their fill of biopics about entertainers recently Bohemian Rhapsody; Rocketman. They must find room in their stomachs for one ..
4.0
Judy bypasses a chronological checklist of events in favour of a more evocative introspection. Culture Whisper
4.5
Surrounding Zellweger is a movie that largely doesnt quite deserve her but doesnt get in her way either. America Magazine
1.0
A bomb that achieves the feat of being a hagiography that makes the protagonist unbearable.
3.8
The script may be your typical formulaic bio pic, but Renes stellar performance as Judy Garland makes this worth a watch. MovieJawn
4.5
Judy, a musical drama, is both a warm and loving tribute to the actor and singer Judy Garland as well as a cautionary tale about the pressures and imp .. Live Mint
1.5
Screenwriter Tom Edge (The Crown) conveys theres no love lost between Garland and Luft. Miamiartzine
3.1
If theres an Emerald City that justifies traveling down Judys long and morose road, its Zellweger. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.2
Zellwegers Judy Garland is certainly one of the best performances youll see. Austin 360
3.5
Zellwegers recreation of Judys act sends us off with admiration for a unique talent and a trouper who at her best left daily misery behind and took he ..
4.0
BUT SHE WAS SURE TO GIVE US SOME OF HER THOUGHTS ON THE NEW FILMS OUT IN THEATERS AND ONLINE. DC Film Girl
3.8
Though its not a great film, Rene Zellweger brings this sad material to electrifying light. She even does a credible job singing the songs that Garlan .. The Michael Medved Show
3.0
But alas, thats why you insure real movies, and not fictional rewrites from a critics head. Dear Cast and Crew
4.5
Zellweger injects a surprising degree of sparkle and wit into this portrait of a doomed celebrity. Australian Financial Revie ..
4.5
She neither resembles nor sings like Garland, but Zellweger nails her style and soul. And that glorious wit. Truth Dig
3.8
Rene Zellwegers empathetic portrayal of the wounded and wobbly Hollywood icon imbues Judy with the heart and soul of the beloved performer. Rochester City Newspaper
3.8
Zellwegers performance in Judy is the type of accomplishment that re defines a career and time stamps a year of great performances. Galveston Daily News
2.0
Renee Zellwegers performance was more caricature than acting throughout most of this slight film. The script and director rarely dig below the surface ..
4.5
Its a surprisingly dark film for a musical biopic, but Zellweger is a bright light, a one woman show determined to Get Happy. Cineuropa
3.0
Ultimately overstaying its welcome by being repetitive and dramatically frustrating, Judy is worth seeing by the right audience for the inherent inter .. Film Mafia
4.5
Very late, after hectares of humiliation dressed up as sentimental reverence, the film tips its hand. The Monthly
4.0
Renee Zellwegers dedicated turn as a tragic Judy Garland elevates a film working with a tried and true formula to something of genuine wonder. The AU Review
3.5
David Hindley/LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions Zellweger doesnt sing just one or two songs in Judy. Insider
4.5
At Harkins Shea: Raising Buchanan You cant fault this caper comedy for lack of originality, anyway. Phoenix Magazine
4.0
!ts the actors command of Garlands flickeringly complex emotions shame, fear and frustration mixed with enormous pride and self possession that make t .. Lime Light Magazine
2.5
Its a blend of the somber and the splashy, a sometimes inelegant tonal soup that is nevertheless elevated by a transformative performance from Rene Ze .. Film Mixtape
3.1
The shared energy created by audience and performer that is so restorative to Garland is where the movie finds life. Philadelphia Inquirer
4.5
Fortunately, Rene Zellweger places herself well above those narrative limitations to confer a renewed vitality to the star (Judy). La Jornada
3.8
Movie review: Renee Zellwegers fearless turn as Judy Garland puts choppy biopic Judy over the rainbow An empathetic and engrossing portrait of the lat .. The Oklahoman
2.0
Despite Zellwegers tour de force and Garlands tantalizing tragic arc, the script isnt terribly imaginative, resting mainly on the able shoulders of it .. Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
4.5
Judy is a love letter to Judy Garlands incredible legacy, anchored by an extraordinary performance from the always incredible Renee Zellweger. Cloture Club
4.5
Judy dazzles during its musical numbers... Zellweger throws herself into the title role and transcends playing Garland, never falling into camp, or mi .. Epgn
3.0
Audiences will want to get caught up in Deans and Garlands romance but its clear where its heading, the script doesnt bother setting up a romance to r .. Frame Rated
2.5
Judy contains well crafted scenes and strong performances. But the film never comes together. Prairie Dog Magazine
3.1
Judy feels like The Iron Lady (2011), a biopic about Margaret Thatchers life. Art House Film Wire
4.0
The only thing more remarkable than Roger Eberts influencewas his indomitability. Goomba Stomp
1.9
Not even Renee Zellweger can hide the indelible fact that Judy comes far from even reaching the rainbow. Dr. Filmlove's Film Review ..
3.5
One gets the feeling that Zellweger was able to tap into her own topsy turvy life and career to channel the artist. She will certainly be rewarded wit .. Edge Media Network
4.5
Zellweger walks the tight rope between joy and anguish so gracefully in her performance that it will leave you enchanted. Stylecaster
4.2
Zellweger captures Judy Garlands person and surprisingly her voice and performance demeanor. She is enough like Judy to convince this longtime Garland .. Crum on Showbiz
4.5
Star persona and performance blur in this portrait of an actor struggling to understand her purpose when the spotlights gone. Zellweger is heartbreaki ..
1.5
Zellwegers womanlike skill is strikingly admirable but the passion of Judy Garland just didnt zing the strings of my heart. Los Angeles Blade
4.5
Judy explores the darkest days of Judy Garlands life while also capturing what made her such a beloved legend. Zellweger shines despite the films flaw .. Out of the Past



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