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Judy: Renée Zellweger's Oscar-Winning Biopic of Judy Garland

Do you remember those epic movies starring Renee Zellweger? Well, the iconic actress had a role that might just stand out as one of the best! You may think that some of the greatest roles were as Bridget Jones or that showstopping performance in Chicago! However, it appears that there's a truly unforgettable film available now on Netflix! It's none other than "Judy."

id="judy-garlands-story">Judy Garland's Story

There's so much to talk about this biographical movie about the legendary Judy Garland!

Renee Zellweger started out in her acting career as a supporting actress in movies that many remember for all their iconic parts. That included some great, early 90's movies!

  • "Dazed and Confused"
  • "Empire Records."

After her early success. It wasn't long before Renee Zellweger got big roles!

  • She stared in "Jerry Maguire."
  • "Nurse Betty."

This is one talented performer! However, what catapulted Zellweger to another level! Her incredible success came in a big way in 2001. It is impossible to forget that performance that really brought this star into the world as a force of entertainment with "Bridget Jones's Diary. The part of "Bridget Jones" really captivated fans and Renee Zellweger really had to step into different roles throughout her time.

There are several roles she is recognized for! With "Judy, " her role as Judy Garland, it looks like fans and critics gave it high praise.

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The Amazing "Judy" Movie:

Dorothy looking sad in Jerry Maguire (1996) Renée Zellweger as Dorothy Boyd Image

Fans love a good story with the big movie moment, so if you're excited to check out this movie, then check it out now because it's available for anyone to stream on Netflix! It stars Renee Zellweger, Judy tells this extraordinary story of this legendary actress, giving us a peak into "Judy Garland's" life, who became famous for the big-screen production of "The Wizard of Oz."

She was known to have had an eventful life! The film looks into her tumultuous personal struggles. The story was set in the 1960s! A major moment where Judy Garland travels to London to help make it back on her feet. The film doesn't shy away from showing her life's struggles and captures how a superstar, despite achieving the height of her craft, still experiences those trials and tribulations in a really compelling way!

There are even more reasons to love this story!

  • Fans love a great story! The music is incredible! The movie is packed full of all those awesome musical elements
  • A lot of famous faces made a huge appearance, you won't want to miss!
  • You've got Finn Wittrock, Jessie Buckley and Michael Gambon.
  • Bella Ramsey!
  • There's also Phil Dunster!

It is heart-wrenching but full of great moments that made audiences truly invest in Zellweger's talents.

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Judy's Success

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Renee Zellweger had one amazing film in "Judy.", earning not only great praise from critics but taking home an award in 2020!

  • She won the Academy Award for Best Actress!

Fans love to get their movies, even in their early release. It didn't take a long time to realize that it would make a great impact in Hollywood! On a budget of $10 million, Judy grossed over $46 million, but its real magic, was what was going on behind the scenes. A movie with lots of Rotten Tomatoes approval (an 82% Certified Fresh) for such an amazing job that Renee Zellweger pulled off. If critics loved it, fans were happy to get on board!

If anything that approval solidified just how amazing her acting really is, audiences adored it, giving Judy a score of 85%!

With the success of "Judy." it really highlighted how great a performer Zellweger is, giving her a special Academy Award to take home.

"Judy" has received amazing reception, and now those who want to have a taste, have the perfect chance to see it for yourself and experience it through all those special, powerful scenes that made the film one of the greatest that Renee Zellweger has ever given us! This new release is not only for those who adore "Judy Garland.", it is for all fans to celebrate what "Judy has to offer and enjoy!

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