Review of Saint Judy (2018) by Brendenelliott — 01 Mar 2019
Recent Oscar nominations for biopics (Bohemian Rhapsody, Vice) support the idea that detailed portrayals are not a luxury; it is required to properly retell a historical event. A film as important as Saint Judy should have stellar acting that accurately represents the prominent figures being put on display, and its cast absolutely delivers.
Michelle Monaghan does a brilliant job reflecting Wood’s determined spirit while still keeping her doubts of the appeal in check when it takes a toll on her personal life. Leem Lubany perfectly complements this performance in her portrayal of Asefa, an asylum seeking Afghani victim of persecution, who holds reservations about her chances to live a life of liberating young women's’ minds in America, only to show glimpses of hope when all is lost.
The two opposites play incredibly well off of one another, and their performances are convincing enough to carry the eternity of this influential recreation, which has a booming voice that needs to be heard by all.
This review of Saint Judy (2018) was written by Brendenelliott on 01 Mar 2019.
Saint Judy has generally received positive reviews.
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