Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 93% of 40 critics' reviews are positive.The website's consensus reads: "A doting recap of Liza Minnelli's accomplishments that unspools with an appropriately glitzy flair, this Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is a worthy encapsulation of the icon's life and career." [8] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 76 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [9]
In his review for Variety , critic Owen Gleiberman called the film "scintillating". He wrote of a general sense of positivity despite overwhelming odds and remarked that Minnelli was "here to testify that she was not Judy Garland The Junior Wreck Edition." [10] Elizabeth Weitzman of TheWrap heaped plenty of praise on director Klein, writing that he created a film "bursting with love". With that said, she did criticize Klein for leaving out Minnelli's childhood struggles despite the frequent discussions of vulnerability, calling it the "only real misstep" in what she otherwise considered "as close to the thrilling magic of one of Minnelli’s stage shows". [11]
David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter called the film "warmingly celebratory but also unquestionably authentic", suffused with a "generosity of spirit". However, he also wrote that there was a certain "selectivity", noticing that she did not speak much about her relationship problems or drug issues. Nevertheless, he advised Minnelli fans to "gather and worship." [12] Manohla Dargis of The New York Times lauded the film as "jaw-dropping", "inspiring", and "determinedly upbeat". However, she also called it "conspicuously incomplete", noting that the film (understandably in her view) skimmed over the more troubled aspects of Minnelli's life, particularly her relationship with her mother. [13]
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