Sid & Judy

I always thought Judy was a more powerful, engaging, enigmatic vocalist compared to the mega perfect pipes of Ms. Streisand. However, the clip of their duet was most educational. Barbra was clearly more technical with stronger range and clearer vocals than Judy. I was trying to assess why I felt the opposite. Well, when you have such a tragic life it really shines through in your interpretation of any form of words and music. Judy died so very young in obvious trauma seeped life events. Meanwhile her counterpart lives on in infamy with near perfect health. How can that be felt through the air waves? I am unable to conclusively state how but the difference is palpable. Just an observation that surprised me. Judy's final song portrayed such incredible depth and energy despite severe health issues and represents one of the most amazing talents in history. Wait till you hear how long she holds that final note, almost super human. The rest of the film concerns Luft's diary notes and provides some insight to her many career struggles as well as her affable, warm nature. The rumors of his pilfering her bank accounts were white washed and assume we may never know who stole what from whom. She didn't seem to care and guess neither do I. High recommend for her fans but certainly as a unique talent that rarely manages to touch those sentimental heartstrings. What a force!

Really quite fascinating doc about Judy Garland as told through archival footage and her 3rd husband's journals. Jon Hamm as the voice of Sid Lyft is exceptional - Jennifer Jason Leigh is horrific as the voice of Judy Garland (forced and distractingly bad).

Otherwise great film!

So we'll done so honest the talent that raw never ending talent loved how the film was structured many photos and footage rarely seen. I loved this amazing documentary a homage to a marriage s career the pure energy of Judy Garland high or low no matter what Judy could pull off a song like no one else snd the script the information is spot on a must see congratulations to everyone involved a documentary thst will make you laugh make you cry make you fall in love with Judy Garland all over again Good night God bless she'll sing them all and stay all night.

This documentary revealed many 'facts' about her life that I'd never know. It was very candid when dealing with her parents, and her life ups and downs. The many clips including those dealing with her films and concerts were fascinating. I was left after its ending with a very sad feeling about her tragic story. But I would highly recommend it for all fans of Judy.

Let's face it, there is no denying the woman's talent, I had goosebumps just listening to a fraction of a song. I could only wish I have a voice even a third as good as hers.

However, what a tortured and horrific life this poor woman had to lead? It does seem that she might have been a bit of a bug@er too, but probably more as a result of the abuses she had faced and from a lack of control over her own life, than out of nature.

This film focuses on Sid Luft's experiences with Judy and takes excerpts from his memoirs, along with recorded phone conversations and snippets of other elements, played over clips and photos in such a clever way that allows you to easily get a look at the legends life during that time and understand what went wrong and how.

It's not often that I watch documentaries, but having recently watched Renee Zellweger in 'Judy' I found that I wanted to know more about Miss Garland and see how much of the biopic was true. I definitely preferred this interpretation of her time, even though it wasn't a story as such. There was just something about it that gave great clarity.

I wonder if she would have been the icon she is today if she hadn't been forced to do all those horrible things. Did they make her the star she is that way or would she have been just as magnificent if she had been able to diet sensibly and was at ease to drink more carefully? We will never know and that's a great shame, because we lost something amazing when she went and there aren't many that even come close to her talent today.