Review of Being Julia (2004) by Marques C — 06 Jun 2007

Being Julia is one of the best movies I've seen in ages. Takes a while to unwind but it all comes together in the end. Trust me. So endearing.

This review of Being Julia (2004) was written by Marques C on 06 Jun 2007.

Being Julia has generally received positive reviews.

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