Review of Being Julia (2004) by Forrest Hartman for Reno Gazette-Journal — 16 Dec 2004

Being Julia is strangely devoid of the one thing every great film needs: a hook.

This review of Being Julia (2004) was written by Forrest Hartman and published by Reno Gazette-Journal on 16 Dec 2004.

Being Julia has generally received positive reviews.

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