PrimeWire

Judy Garland’s last year of life is brought into heart-breakingly sharp focus in “Judy”. Renée Zellweger’s physical and emotional mimicry of Judy is poignant and true-to-life. Although I was hesitant to watch this biopic, I am very glad I did. It is not a life story, but a snippet at the end of a life, that includes the emotional life of the gifted and large-hearted, Judy Garland. Whilst the verbal interactions from the film cannot be authenticated, the situations can. I very much enjoyed the light they have Judy in; it feels respectful. Lorna Luft (one of Judy’s two daughters) has stated that she will not watch this film so as to protect her mother’s “legacy and legendary career”, and further encourages fans to watch her [Judy’s] films to learn about her. “Judy” is marvelously acted, and Zellweger is nearly mesmerising to someone who’s watched Judy Garland films. To compare the Judy of this film with the real Judy Garland, watch “The Wizard of Oz”, “A Star is Born”, and “Meet Me in St. Louis”, and you will know that the Judy of this film, is the Judy that should be known.