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- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 44 m
- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 44 m
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)
Directed By: István Szabó
Written By: W. Somerset Maugham, Ronald Harwood
- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 44 m
- 2004
- R
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 44 m
Being Julia
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7.3
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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)
Directed By: István Szabó
Written By: W. Somerset Maugham, Ronald Harwood
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 38 Critic Reviews
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74% Positive
28 Reviews
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26% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 38 Critic Reviews
65
74% Positive
28 Reviews
28 Reviews
26% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
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Bening shines, and the film shines too.
Bening's performance makes up for a lot of deficiencies.
Being Julia flirts too heavily with soap opera clichés, but it has enough surprises to keep you guessing, and for Annette Bening it's the liveliest of comebacks.
Ms. Bening is the only reason to see the movie, but a compelling reason. Just like Julia, she prevails over lesser mortals with unfailing zest.
It's a virtual clip reel of grandly comic moments that remind us what a good actress can do when parts are scarce.
But for all Bening’s high emoting and her trademark giggle, here overused to the point of annoyance, for most of its length Being Julia offers little insight into a woman whose life is ruled by theatrics.
Hungarian director Istvan Szabo (Sunshine) overplays his hand and traps Bening in a role that's all emoting, no emotion.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.3
64% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.3
64% Positive
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36% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Production Company
Serendipity Point Films,
First Choice Films,
Hogarth Productions,
Myriad Pictures
Release Date Oct 15, 2004
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating R
Tagline Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.
Website
http://www.beingjuliamovie.com/
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Bangkok International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
