Being Julia
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings
- Starring: Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon
- Summary: This intoxicating combination of wicked comedy and smart drama stars Annette Bening as Julia Lambert, a beautiful and beguiling actress in 1930's London. (Sony Pictures Classics)
- Director: István Szabó
- Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Positive: 28 out of 38
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Mixed: 10 out of 38
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Negative: 0 out of 38
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88Bening shines, and the film shines too.
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80The filmmakers have brought such breadth and depth to the material. Everyone counts in this film, not just Julia Lambert.
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80Maugham's signature wit and tragic colorations are well served by director Istvan Szabo (Mephisto) and screenwriter Ronald Harwood (The Dresser).
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60It's a shame the suggested theme of identity remains undeveloped, but there are enough laughs and splashes of nostalgic glamour to excuse that.
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Positive: 5 out of 8
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Mixed: 1 out of 8
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Negative: 2 out of 8
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EgyC.10
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MMiddle2tedious, utterly implausible farce, irritating even as a period piece.
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