Review of Sherrybaby (2006) by Katie G — 27 Nov 2008

This is a crazy good movie that only Maggie Gyllenhaal could pull off.

This review of Sherrybaby (2006) was written by Katie G on 27 Nov 2008.

Sherrybaby has generally received positive reviews.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal is the reason to watch this. It's a slight story without any satisfying resolution, but she dominates the whole thing…

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 01 Jul 2011

In Gyllenhaal's all-out performance, it reminded me most of Judy Davis in High Tide, another movie directed by a woman (Gillian Armstrong)…

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By Jack Mathews (1,044) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 10 Nov 2012

The movie is full of freshman mistakes, but Maggie Gyllenhaal's performance in the title role is the gutsiest thing she's done since her breakout…

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By Aimie M (12) on 10 Sep 2012

This is a wonderful movie that proves Gyllenhaal as a top notch actress. This movie is real. The actions and reactions are authentic…

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By Ty P (436) on 07 Feb 2012

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Watch it for the soul of the movie - Maggie Gyllenhaal…

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By Denise A (572) on 22 Jul 2012

A really good movie! Maggie Gyllenhaal is a wonderful actress! Enjoy all her work. Movie is kinda sad but life lessons learned…

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By Masorad ( (274) on 04 Jun 2011

Trashy, manipulative, eh. Drawing a sensitive picture of a recovering alcoholic is great, but it shouldn't be in so maudlin of terms…

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This movie made my teeth hurt it was so good and so sad…

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