Being Julia

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Glafira Regina O @Glafira_Regina Jul 15, 2025 Julia looks every bit her well-maintained 45 years. She’s on a diet, restricting herself in many ways to preserve her appearance and keep playing 20-year-olds. Yet, everything's already been achieved: the fame, the accolades, even a son—but... it all feels bland. Thus, T.O.M. gifts Julia something more vital than success—air, youth, a taste of real life—not theatrical, artificial, or cyclical, but something raw, physical, and sensual. Anyone who's read the book knows how essential this was for Julia—to love. There's no talk of "sublimation" here. Avice Crichton, a caricature of emptiness, believes that great actresses' fates are sealed in the bedroom. She moves toward her goal steadily until she stumbles when asked to improvise. If she had stood up to Julia—oh, the scandal that would’ve erupted! Avice can act, seemingly well, but only within the strict confines of text, staging, and costume. The ending? Absolutely brilliant. On stage, Julia doesn’t just emphasise meaning—she creates a new narrative, a new reality, reclaiming her husband, Tom, and the audience, all while revealing who’s truly in charge. Her husband was already on board with the new Julia Lambert. Even the patroness with her not-so-subtle preferences didn’t seem opposed, as long as there was income... and a beautiful body. See more Ron R @RT76285883 Oct 7, 2024 The astonishing performance of Ms Benning is captivating and worthy of watching just for her. Outstanding! See more Bahad j @RT27093708 Jul 23, 2024 I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie. See more Apr 24, 2022 Such a great movie. I wasn't sure at first but it was sich great acting and a superb unravelling of the plot. I highly recommend this movie. Annette Benning is marvelous. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jun 28, 2020 I thought it was overacted and boring. See more Dec 22, 2016 This was an excellent movie to see. It was very Oscar worthy for Annette Bening to be nominated in this 2004 classic. I would watch this again and again because it's very phenomenal! See more Read all reviews

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