Review of Lady Sings the Blues (1972) by Danyelle C — 09 Nov 2007

I would have never thougt she went through all this.

This review of Lady Sings the Blues (1972) was written by Danyelle C on 09 Nov 2007.

Lady Sings the Blues has generally received positive reviews.

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Billie Holiday, a controversial yet iconic figure in music. The drug addicted star is played magnificently by the legendary Diana Ross…

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By Jen P (126) on 02 Mar 2008

Diana Ross hands down gives the best performance in any movie I've ever seen…

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By Shantella S (2) on 30 Mar 2008

Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams have explosive on-screen chemistry. This is also one of Ms. Ross' greatest performances EVER…

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By Stella D (433) on 06 Feb 2010

I'm a big fan of billie and she deserves a better film. this is dated, cliched, too long and hardly better than a tv movie…

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By Angel M (666) on 03 Jan 2010

I Feel like im In candyland :) I Get a little Tickel in my hart when I see Movies like this…

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By Trina A (4) on 30 Jul 2008

GREAT movie. Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams & Richard Pryor absolutely awesome…

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By Luc L (823) on 09 Aug 2010

Truly a classic movie with a performance by Diana Ross that seems to only get better with age…

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By Eve H (20) on 29 Apr 2010

TOTALLY UNDERRATED FILM ,DIANA WAS NOMINATED FOR A REASON! .... A FABULOUS PERFORMANCE AS A HEROINE ADDICTED BILLIE HOLIDAY . MUST SEE FOLKS…

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By Daniel V (622) on 18 Feb 2016

Diana Ross is amazing in this film (the Oscarr nomination was well deserved) as is Richard Pryor and Billy Dee Williams…

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By Pera K (57) on 20 Feb 2010

Without a doubt, Diana Ross was given a gem of a part in this film about legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday…

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