Review of Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2017) by Tim M — 01 Apr 2017

So glad the product placement wasn't distracting.

This review of Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2017) was written by Tim M on 01 Apr 2017.

Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sheila O'malley (474) for RogerEbert.com (5,563) on 06 Jan 2017

A tender, human, and very, very funny portrait of Hollywood royalty…

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By Matt Roush (19) for TV Insider (10) on 09 Jan 2017

These scrappy survivors are great company, for each other and for their admirers who will treasure this glimpse into their private and professional…

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By Rob Lowman (41) for Los Angeles Daily News (1,272) on 05 Jan 2017

The real reason to watch Bright Lights is for the scenes between Fisher and Reynolds; some are priceless…

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By Lauren S (792) on 04 Sep 2016

A wonderful doc about Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. It was great learning more about their family history…

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By Jinger M (3) on 14 Jan 2017

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this tribute…

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By Jeff Jensen (4) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 10 Jan 2017

The film transcends utility. It's a sober yet gracious cautionary tale about fame and fandom and a powerful portrait of love in action…

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By Rob Owen (19) for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (258) on 05 Jan 2017

A wonderfully entertaining program, Bright Lights shows just how close the mother and daughter had become in recent years…

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By Melania Z (24) on 08 Jan 2017

Couldn't get through it without reaching for the Kleenex box. great one…

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By Brad W (876) on 19 Mar 2017

Very nice little picture - both great woman of their era's, shame they passed within days of each other…

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By Alison De Souza (8) for The Straits Times (Singapore) (616) on 11 Jan 2017

The film may not be revelatory as an expose of two Hollywood icons, but as a celebration of love and resilience as captured in the smallest…

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