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Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
In the winter of 1968, Garland arrives in London to perform a series of sold-out concerts. The grueling schedule takes its toll as she battles with management and grapples with her personal life. Facing mounting debts and a difficult separation from her children, Garland attempts to recapture her former glory on stage.
Judy received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed at Renée Zellweger's performance as Judy Garland. While some critics found the narrative formulaic, most agreed that Zellweger's portrayal was a powerful and moving tribute to the legendary entertainer.
Renée Zellweger delivers a commanding and Oscar-winning performance as Judy Garland.
The film effectively captures the twilight of Garland's career with a poignant and often heartbreaking portrayal.
While the script occasionally falters, the emotional core of the story and Zellweger's dedication shine through.
Google audience: Audiences generally praised Renée Zellweger's captivating performance and the film's emotional resonance, with many finding it a moving tribute to Judy Garland. Some viewers felt the narrative could have explored Garland's earlier life more deeply.
Academy Award for Best Actress (Renée Zellweger), Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (Renée Zellweger), Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Renée Zellweger). Nominated for numerous other awards.
Renée Zellweger gained over 20 pounds to authentically portray Judy Garland later in her life, and her singing voice in the film was a blend of her own and synthesized recordings to match Garland's distinct tone.
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Renée Zellweger must be up for an Oscar nomination for this, frankly, dazzling performance as Judy Garland. She really does shine and, to a certain extent, help us who didn't experience Garland at her peak first hand get a sense of just wha...
I don't want to dismiss the hard work that Zellwegger put into playing a version of Judy Garland, but I **do** want to dismiss the script entirely. _Judy_ takes the most boring, trite and overused direction that it possibly can at every sin...
Judy clicks her heels three times to transport us to a world of melancholy and self-destruction. Somewhere over the rainbow lies Judy Garland. An innocent, fragile and talented young actress who infiltrated silver screens and rapidly shot t...
Renée Zellweger remembers how to act in this simple biopic, delivering her best performance since Cold Mountain in 2003, however despite the good intentions, the film cannot help feeling like a vehicle to grant nominations to its lead actre...
‘Judy’ is a film that celebrates Garland's legacy, and while the film is a little generic in its storytelling, Zellweger’s truly phenomenal performance pulls you into this behind the scenes to look at one of Hollywood’s greatest stars. - C...