'Judy' Blu-Ray Review

Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) is a story of a talent seen from beginning to stormy end. Judy Garland rose in front of the world when she starred in 'The Wizard of Oz' and sung the classic "Over  the Rainbow" to being broke and desperate. The story has her embarking on a comeback attempt by going to London and starring at The Talk of the Town. Garland has trouble with the management, she talks with friends and fans about her life and begins a romance with soon to be 5th husband Mickey Deans. She has left her children back in America with their father Sydney(Rufus Sewell). Garland all the while in London is suffering from severe physical decline especially in her back and extreme anxiety.

Judy Garland has been called the World’s Greatest Entertainer but she could also be called the World’s Greatest Tragedy. She died at the young age of 47 but she lived a lifetime in that short time.
Zellweger does her best to fill the shoes that are still large to fill. She does a good job and makes the film very entertaining but let’s face it nobody can be Judy except Judy.

Director Rupert Goold does a wonderful job just as Tom Edge does a fine job in writing this story of Judy Garland. The classic songs like “ For Once in my Life”, “ Come Rain or Come Shine” are a joy to watch, but “ Over the Rainbow” still brings tears to our eyes.

Lionsgate brings this wonderful film to Blu-Ray on December 24th, 2019. The quality of the Blu-Ray is fantastic and the sights and sounds are superb. Zellweger gives us a possible Oscar performance and it always a joy to see Judy Garland. This is a wonderful addition to that personal library and it is always a great gift for that special person. Enjoy.