<em>Judy</em> Doesn’t Match the Strength of Renée Zellweger’s Performance
The actor’s portrayal of Judy Garland is compellingly personal, yet the film remains mired in a cliché narrative of the late star’s decline.
by David Sims
Sep 26, 2019
3 minutes
As a moviegoer, I’ve long struggled with the dismal subgenre of biopic that focuses only on the end of a celebrity’s life. Last year there was , which followed the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy as they tried to keep their spirits high during the final tour of their careers. This year we have Rupert Goold’s , a chronicle of the last months of Judy Garland’s life, in which the great singer and actress (played
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