Review of Sherrybaby (2006) by Larry F — 30 Dec 2007

This movie is alright, but Maggie Gyllenhaal is BRILLIANT in it!

This review of Sherrybaby (2006) was written by Larry F on 30 Dec 2007.

Sherrybaby has generally received positive reviews.

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Danny Trejo plays Sherry's sometime lover and friend, and he's a big asset to a small, sharp film that won't be for everyone. That's a compliment…

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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 Kyle B (1,653) on 22 May 2015

I've always enjoyed Maggie Gyllenhaal and this is one of her best performances up there with Crazy Heart…

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By Adel N (2) on 30 Mar 2012

No one makes it alone. Good movie! Maggie Gyllenhaal really carried this film on a very uncomfortable film to watch…

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By Ty P (436) on 07 Feb 2012

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