A star is born, okay. Tammy Blanchard nails the speaking voice and cadences to a tee. And she is proof positive that Judy Garland was, indeed, cloned. I mean..come on! She looks E-X-A-C-T-L-Y like the genuine article. This could well be the biggest breakout role I've seen since Angelique Jolie in "Gia". Sure fire Emmy nominee. Problem is...she's gonna be up against Judy Davis who plays the adult Judy and...once again...is a dead ringer. Given what I've seen so far, I'd cut the damned thing in half down the middle and hand 'em each a slice. Terrific production and we're only halfway done. Watch for this movie to sweep a bunch of tech awards as well, starting with make-up and costuming. Finally...looks like network TV is going to give cable some competition at the Emmys.
Judy Davis is a known quantity. She's been putting in one phenomenal performance after another for years. And she's got a great vehicle here. Blanchard, on the other hand, just fired the booster rockets on what looks to be a big ride. I don't watch the soaps, so I'm blissfully unaware of her work on "Guiding Light". But this one's going to put her on everbody's "A" list immediately. And I'll be the first one on line when she's ready for her next trick. You gotta believe that if she can pull this one off.......
Lorna Luft has to be really happy with this biopic. You couldn't ask for two betters actresses to play your Mommy. See ya manana for the finale.
Judy Davis is a known quantity. She's been putting in one phenomenal performance after another for years. And she's got a great vehicle here. Blanchard, on the other hand, just fired the booster rockets on what looks to be a big ride. I don't watch the soaps, so I'm blissfully unaware of her work on "Guiding Light". But this one's going to put her on everbody's "A" list immediately. And I'll be the first one on line when she's ready for her next trick. You gotta believe that if she can pull this one off.......
Lorna Luft has to be really happy with this biopic. You couldn't ask for two betters actresses to play your Mommy. See ya manana for the finale.