Gloria Bell

R

Released Mar 22, 2019

1 hr. 42 min.

Romance

Comedy

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A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with the joys of budding love and the complications of dating.

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Critics Consensus

Free of visual or narrative embellishments, Gloria Bell rests almost completely on Julianne Moore's performance in the title role -- and she's gloriously up to the task.

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Andrew H

Julianne Moore gave an unparalleled performance that was the heart and soul of the movie. I was left wondering if this was because of the director or the actress, or both? In any case, purely outstanding work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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KB B

It started out really interesting but the last quarter and ending was just mediocre. Watch if there's nothing else on.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Georgan G

Gloria is working on having a life despite dysfunctional relationships with her ex & a new relationship is only legally divorced. Julianne Moore carries the movie, but supporting actors also shine.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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betty p

One of the worst movies I've seen yet. What a waste of my time

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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Jeff M

This American remake of the 2013 Spanish film GLORIA, helmed by the same director, came and went with little fanfare or attention. That's a shame, because Julianne Moore's truly wonderful performance deserved awards consideration. She is by far the highlight of this slice of life comedy/drama, and even when the plot begins to strain credulity a bit, Moore keeps everything anchored. She is one of the bravest actors at work today - physically and emotionally - and her performance is raw and honest. There's not much of a plot here - it's definitely a character study - but like a good meal, the more I thought about it afterwards, the more I realized how special it was. There is a plot twist 3/4 of the way through involving Turturro that I felt didn't seem realistic, but it's a minor quibble. The supporting cast is exceptional, with a couple faces I haven't seen in a long time. And the soundtrack is wonderful - everything from Earth Wind and Fire to Laura Branigan! It reminded me a bit of a film like RACHEL GETTING MARRIED in its emotional realness and character introspection - and that is high praise indeed!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Ryan M

Julianne Moore is excellent and shows her true ability to carry a movie. Gloria Bell is not a feel good movie. But rather a movie about life, and the realistic twists that make it fun, exciting, and sorrowful. You constantly find yourself in an emotional coaster rooting for Gloria to win.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Sebastián Lelio

Director

Julianne Moore

Gloria

John Turturro

Arnold

Michael Cera

Peter

Brad Garrett

Dustin

Holland Taylor

Hillary

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

[Julianne Moore] is always terrific, but she gives an especially terrific, well-rounded performance here. It's nuanced, vulnerable, strong, funny, emotionally rich and textured.

Sep 20, 2019

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

A well-observed, good character study, although something that you may have seen before.

Jun 17, 2019

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Adam White

Independent (UK)

Gloria Bell is somewhat exhausting - both unbearably intimate and at a constant remove - but it is endlessly pulled back into focus by Moore.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 11, 2019

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Ryan McQuade

InSession Film

Gloria Bell deserved much more happiness behind the camera and on the page to make this something truly worth dancing for.

Rated: C-

Apr 4, 2024

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Paul Kanieski

KSQD Community Radio

Gloria Bell succeeds as an empathetic look at middle age with all of its accompanying trials, not least of which is the challenge of finding a worthy partner whose baggage doesn’t outweigh our own.

Jul 24, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Julianne Moore has the kind of talent and charm that makes you forget Gloria Bell is a remake.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 3, 2022

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Synopsis

A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with the joys of budding love and the complications of dating.

Director: Sebastián Lelio
Executive Producer: Julianne Moore, Shea Kammer, Rocío Jadue, Ben Browning, Glen Basner, Milan Popelka, Alison Cohen
Screenwriter: Sebastián Lelio
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Fabula
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality|Some Drug Use)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.6M
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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