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Georgia (Widescreen)

Jennifer Jason Leigh , Mare Winningham , Ulu Grosbard    R (Restricted)   DVD
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Jennifer Jason Leigh's fearless performance in this film by Ulu Grosbard (True Confessions) is reminiscent of the young De Niro. Leigh plays a talentless junkie with a jealous fixation over the success of her singer-songwriter sister (Mare Winningham). The script by Leigh's mother, Barbara Turner, basically follows her slow descent so deep into a hell of disappointment and smack she almost comes out the other side partially redeemed. Whatever Grosbard may lack as an exciting visualist (he doesn't make many films anymore) is made up in the freedom he affords actors to let it all hang out. With fine performances by Winningham, Ted Levine, John C. Reilly, and John Doe. --Tom Keogh

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3.0 out of 5 stars A realistic tale of sorrow Aug 21 2003
Format:DVD
Very good performances on a story that is quite depressing and will make you wonder about some loose ends. We never get a clear message on why Sadie becomes so obsessed in becoming a singer under the shadow of her famous sister. We never get to know what happens to her husband who supposedly did not walk out on her. I read the critics review, but like many, I do not agree with them. Definitely not a boring movie, but neither entertaining nor educational.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie! Jun 9 2003
Format:DVD
I really enjoyed "Georgia". Jennifer Jason Leigh's performance is dead on! Her character both annoyed and edeared you at the same time. You could also relate to her sister, Georgia's disdain for her sister's trials and tribulations. I was also pleasantly surprised at Mare Winningham's vocal skills. I really enjoyed her singing on the song "If I wanted" according to the credits at the end, she also wrote the song. I was just dissapointed there was no movie soundtrack album. This movie is a must see!
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This is a tale about a successful singer and her sister living on her coat tails as a untalented singer, addict, and polar opposite. It's clean living success versus struggles and failures. As an author of a book dealing with dysfunction and addiction, I enjoyed this move. The movie is set up to root for the underdog, but the more you want her to make it or to crash and burn (even die), the more she stays the same in her situation. Basically, you can't teach a dog new tricks. Excellant acting by Jennifer Jason Leigh as the overly masscaraed, eye-lined Sadie. At times she looks like she has two black eyes, because in reality she has been beaten (not physically, but beaten in life). I kept waiting for her to be beautiful, but JJL does a great job being unattractive. Why did I prefer her to the Georgia character? Must be a character flaw of mine. I rooted like heck for her and chances are would have seen one of her band's shows instead of Georgia's. John Doe (from the band X) also does a great job acting in this one. Memorable scene was when a messed up on Nyquil Sadie is carried up the stares by Bobby (Doe) and taken care of. "Shut up Sadie," he says repeatedly and then dumps her in the tub. Interesting flick, not a five because Sadie didn't succeed or die.
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