Judy, the Movie

Rene Zellwegger is over the top in Judy, the story of the last act of Judy Garland’s life. This movie is really difficult to watch, but you can’t look away from the screen as the last couple of years of the actress’s life come to fruition. She had a difficult life, which is portrayed in flashbacks, as well as in present scenes.  Her marriages and children are included, as well as her difficulty with both substance and alcohol abuse, and the decline of her career is heartfelt.  The actress, Rene, does all the singing in the movie and she’s amazing, and particularly so in the final song of the film. I highly recommend this movie, but with the caveat that it is difficult to watch Judy Garland’s life implode.