Judy (2019)

 

Legendary performer Judy Garland arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. 

Renée Zellweger does her best to portrait Judy Garland in all her complexity, but this biopic focused on the star's final time in London barely conveys the sad vagaries and tragedies of its star's life and career.

 

The Legend of Zorro (2005)

Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Alejandro de la Vega-- and his wife, Elena -- to take action.

Old-fashioned and amazingly entertaining swashbuckling adventure.

Maltin**1/2: "Escapism with a capital E, made with a family audience in mind, full to overflowing with grandiose action and stunts...but like the first film, there's too much of everything. The charismatic stars do their best to combat a plot-heavy script."

Amazing Grace (2006)

The idealist William Wilberforce maneuvers his way through Parliament, endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave trade.

Tasteful, but unexcited account of an otherwise quite upsetting political struggle with a excellent cast and lovely period details.

Maltin**1/2: "Earnest and enlightening...Impressive roster of actors lends weight to this well-made film, but somehow it never reaches the dramatic heights it should, considering the passionate nature of its protagonist and the nobility of his cause."