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Georgia (1995)

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Average Rating: 7.7/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 5 | Rotten: 1

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Jennifer Jason Leigh's fearless performance in this film by Ulu Grosbard (True Confessions) is reminiscent of the young De Niro. Leigh plays a talentless junkie with a jealous fixation over the success of her singer-songwriter sister (Mare Winningham). The script by Leigh's mother, Barbara Turner, basically follows her slow descent so deep into a hell of disappointment and smack she almost comes out the other side partially redeemed. Whatever Grosbard may lack as an exciting visualist (he

Feb 15, 2000

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All Critics (33) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (5) | DVD (1)

A painful though sadly humorous portrait of sisterhood deftly written by Leigh's mom, Barbara Turner, and directed with just-right spareness by Ula Grosbard.

January 1, 2000 Comment
USA Today
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Might be my favorite example of a movie that compels you toward binaristic assumptions but keeps outwitting them, with its immersed conviction in the palpable, sonic, psychological, atmospheric world that it inhabits and constructs.

August 30, 2009 Full Review Source: Nick's Flick Picks | Comment
Nick's Flick Picks

In Grosbard's study of siblings rivalry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, as the more aggressive but less talented sister, again shows why she's the most brilliant actress of her generation.

May 6, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

A raw, heartfelt, sometimes painful showcase for Jennifer Jason Leigh's undeniable talent.

March 18, 2003 Comment
Flipside Movie Emporium

Examines the life and struggles of a mediocre rock singer whose high aspirations cause her needless pain.

August 22, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | Comment
Spirituality and Practice

not always on the mark, but certainly challenging

July 29, 2002 Comment
Kalamazoo Gazette
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Great performance by Jennifer Jason Leigh makes this well worth your time.

July 2, 2008
threefolddado

Super Reviewer

a great film.

December 12, 2007
ileo
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