Judy

Richard Alaba of CineMuseFilms

2019-10-28

Garland’s story has been told many times, and those who do not know about it generally don’t care. In times of turbulence, this film is hardly a celebration of enduring American values. Knowing the ‘true story’ behind the Garland legend shatters illusions and empowers new generations to be wary of the Hollywood dream factory. Read more

Jacob Richardson of Film Focus

2019-10-09

This biopic is undoubtedly limited in scope and does little to contextualize Garland’s starpower, but it does act as a compelling vehicle for an inimitable performance by Renee Zellweger. Read more

Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies

2019-10-12

I liked this movie, but did I like it enough to rush and see it again? No, not really. Worth seeing though to appreciate the odds-on favourite (surely!) for the Best Actress Oscar of this year. Read more

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen of I'm Jeffrey Rex

2019-10-31

This film rests entirely on Zellweger’s shoulders, but while it is true that her outstanding performance is compelling, she can only do so much to save the film, and, sadly, it wasn’t enough for me. Read more

William Eguizabal of FilmSnobReviews

2019-12-23

Zellwegger is so much better than the material here. She’s elevating it beyond a total by the number biopic, which…it kinda is. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2019-11-06

Typical biopic procedures are found in a film that, just like its main character, is emotionally wobbly. Despite giving an idea of Judy’s personality and late life difficulties, this compassionate dramatic piece never punches hard. In place, it merely caresses faintly. Zellweger is the one who saves the film from the most terrible defeat. Read more