Julia
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Movie Reviews of Julia
Movie Review: One of the BEST FILMS of the latter 20th Century.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen this over 20 times, and find the story, pacing and settings captivating. Let us review the film on its merits as a docu-drama and the wonderful and deep characterizations portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave and Jane Fonda. A woman's memoir of a turbulent time in her life and the world's. A story of devotion and sacrifice.
I had seen this in the cinema with my best friend when we were very young, and it has stayed with us over the years. I purchased two DVDS: one to replace my old-"taped from TV" and the second as a gift to my dear friend.
I recommed this film highly for anyone looking further into the life of one of our pioneer female writers and playwrights, and for a vision into what sacrifice can mean.
For more interest in Socio-polictical topics, I also recommend Citizen Cohen...The story of Judge Roy Cohen, the infamous second to MaCarthy...and the subsequent Red-hunts of the late 40s and early 50s. Starring James Woods (HBO).
Movie Review: Ancient awful reminiscences!
Summary: 5 Stars
Two women: One of them a female writer -Lillian- feels and professes a profound admiration by Julia, a very illustrated woman, art lover and first order intellectual.
Through a very smart device, the story is told in two levels: Lillian is passing through a serious lack of creative breath and due her sad memories, we'll know about the political activities of Julia who has bet for the hope of a better world, inflamed by her antifascist ideas. Lillian has been designed as a free lance collaborator along the train travel. They have a brief encounter in Berlin and Lillian feels the coldness of her old friend: the war face sharps attitudes and dissipates standpoints.
Poignant drama , wonderfully acted by an impressive cast: Jane Fonda, Vanessa Redgrave, Maximilian Schell and Jason Robards, four winning Awards actors under the impecable direction of Fred Zinnemann ( The day of the Jackal, High Noon, From here to the eternity)
Movie Review: Julia still delivers.
Summary: 5 Stars
Director Fred Zinnemann's final film, "Julia", is an ageless classic that looks and feels every bit as good today as when first released in 1977. Based on Lillian Hellman's short and reportedly autobiographical story, "Pentimento", "Julia" explores the dynamic boundaries of love and friendship against the backdrop of the growing political and social diaster called Nazism. The exquisitely lovely Jane Fonda stars as struggling playwright Lillian Hellman who finds herself drawn into a little known pre World War II resistance movement by her enigmatic friend Julia, portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in an Academy Award winning performance. "Julia" also stars Jason Robards in his oscar winning performance as the famed detective/mystry writer, Dashiell Hammett, along with Maximilian Schell, Hal Holbrook, Cathleen Nesbitt and in her screen debut, Meryl Streep. The DVD transfer is first class and shows this beautifully crafted film to its best advantage.Movie Review: Don't miss this one!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the last great films of that remarkable era of film-making--the 1970's--"Julia" stands the test of time as a testament to heroism in drastic times of collusion much like our own. We know the bad guys but think we are too weak to stop them--to make a difference--but the story of "Julia" gives us strength to at least try. I was about to say the films of today do not have this power, but after experiencing the power of some of this year's extraordinary films like "Good Night, and Good Luck," "Brokeback Mountain" and "Syrianna" I find hope in the modern arena. Keep the faith.Movie Review: MARVELOUS FILM
Summary: 5 Stars
"Julia" is a truly marvelous film; literate, fascinating, fun. Its DVD release (finally due on 2/7/06) should serve as a welcome addition to any DVD collection. Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave are spellbinding as devoted girlhood friends who face a dangerous test, with ultimately devastating consequences, together. Meryl Streep makes her film debut here; both Redgrave and Jason Robards won Best Supporting Oscars for their roles. Fonda was also nominated (much deserved), as was the film itself - undoubtedly one of the best pictures of 1977. My suggestion? Buy it.