TV and Movies

[Group 5 minus 1]

Has anyone seen the new film "Judy"? Did you enjoy it or was it too sad?

[Shelbelle]

My friend just told me she loved it. 

[Big Joanie]

Planning on seeing it .. hope it is good ... always loved Judy ....

[Big Joanie]

I saw an interview with Renee Zwgeiwller .. last week and it changed

my opinion of her .. seemed very thoughtful and down to earth ...I

liked her .....

Couldn't possibly spell that last name right !!!

[DrKelli]

It was very poignant. I cried at the end. It was very sad. Renee Zelweger does a wonderful job. When it first started, I thought it dragged, but the next thing I knew, the credits were running.

[Lisa now in AZ]

Thanks for the good reviews. It is not playing in my little town, so will have to go to the "big city" next weekend. I am hoping that since it is kind of a niche film, that it will still be playing in a week. Glad you liked it. In the previews I have seen, Renee Z doesn't sound anything like Judy, but I am hoping that the total performance will suck me in.

[culebra]

I was lucky enough to see Judy in person in concert with my parents many many years ago.  I was about 12 years old.  She was sensation and a real crown pleaser.  Judy was in her late 30's at that time.  I was astute enough to realize that she was a major talent!

I was disappointed when I heard that Zellweger would do her own singing. I thought a better decision would have been for her to lip sync.

[Shelbelle]

Judy Davis won an Emmy for her portrayal of Judy G in a TV movie, she was amazing in the role. 

[Mary Bailey]

I saw Judy today with my sisters & Mom.  Rene Z was excellent! 

I didn't think it was too sad.  I think her life was much more sad than the movie depicted. She loved her children and singing so much. Old habits of pills and booze got the best of her. Thanks to LB Mayer & her mother.  They only cared about what money she could bring in. Not about Judy.

While her voice is no Judy Garland, I admire Rene greatly for doing her own singing. I hope she gets an Oscar.

[Zaimee]

Saw “Judy” last week. Renee Zellweger was Oscar worthy. Her singing did not detract from the story. I recommend this movie but it is sad as we already know the tragic ending.