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Swinton is an actress of rare grace and talent, even as she allows herself as the character to appear raw, drunk, and unappealing. In this difficult role (the film is moving but flawed), she makes this melodrama into a compelling story. One of the best actresses alive today.
not that good
One of the worst films I've seen in years. The script and character development were banal and vapid. Julia's complete and utter narcissism leaves nothing for the audience to identify with. In fact, she was totally unlikable and uninteresting. As a result, there was nothing credible about the spurts of empathy that suddenly emerged after she dumped the kid in the desert. The whole story line
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The Hollywood Reporter
As Julia, Swinton belongs to that league of great cinematic alcoholics such as Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick in "Days of Wine and Roses" and Ray Milland in "The Lost Weekend." As an action character, she naturally evokes Gena Rowlands without ever trying to resemble her. Full Review
Betsy Sharkey
Los Angeles Times
As Julia struggles to survive her bad decisions, the film struggles to survive Julia. We never get a good look at her demons, just the havoc they wreak. Full Review
Eddie Cockrell
Variety
The miscalculated and overlong Julia proves a startling misfire for "The Dreamlife of Angels" writer-helmer Erick Zonca and dependably fearless actress Tilda Swinton. Full Review
Gregory Valens
The Hollywood Reporter
As Julia, Swinton belongs to that league of great cinematic alcoholics such as Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick in "Days of Wine and Roses" and Ray Milland in "The Lost Weekend." As an action character, she naturally evokes Gena Rowlands without ever trying to resemble her. Full Review
Joe Neumaier
New York Daily News
The end result is like Quentin Tarantino reworking a Charles Bukowski story. Full Review
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