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I Could Go on Singing

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Popular singer Jenny Bowman (Judy Garland) travels to London for a big show and while there arranges a meeting with old flame David Donne (Dirk Bogarde), with whom -- 15 years earlier -- she produced a son named Matt (Gregory Phillips). Renewed sparks ignite between the erstwhile lovers while a fresh maternal bond is forged between Jenny and her estranged child. But when a bitter fight erupts between Jenny and David, Matt must decide which of his parents is more deserving of his loyalties.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy As a narrative feature, it’s shaky; as a vehicle for Judy Garland, it’s a must-see. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 6, 2023 Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com A significant rendering for Judy Garland fans, I Could Go On Singing is deserving of wider renown than merely the last star vehicle of a legendary performer. Rated: 3/5 Oct 8, 2020 Full Review Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Miss Garland can act almost as well as she can sing, and she is expertly supported by Dirk Bogarde as her exlover and Gregory Phillips as their son. Oct 7, 2019 Full Review Mattie Lucas From the Front Row [Garland] left us with a final statement that is perhaps one of cinema's great farewells. Rated: 3.5/4 Jun 4, 2019 Full Review Nathanael Hood The Retro Set It's a 99 minute heartbreak. Rated: 8/10 Dec 28, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Judy Garland's last film is a must see for her fans. Rated: B Nov 9, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rod O If you ever wanted to see raw nerve acting at its finest! Pay close attention to the argument between Judy and Dirk. “ I stayed out of the way as long as your wife was around!” How Judy wonderfully plays being a little sheepish in the car, suspecting that he knows something and is angry with her. And then going full blast during the disagreement. Also the heartbreaking phone conversation between Judy’s character and her son. This is pure acting. With no one on the other line, much of the dialogue being impromptu on Judy’s part. Making a very heartbreaking scene. And of course, her performance up By Myself is a legendary! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/25 Full Review S R Painful to see Garland in her last year. She is still powerful and will always be a Hollywood legend. Saw on TCM. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/23 Full Review Angelo R One of my favorite Judy Garland movies. Really shows off her acting skills and a great chance to see her concert performances. Love it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/23 Full Review Audience Member One of my all time favorite singers/actresses, I can't believe I've never seen this movie. Yes, it's slim on plot line but what musical isn't.???. Her hair is abysmal but I'm so glad to have seen Judy singing again. Love you Judy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Very moving. It is more common in films that a Mom raise a child that seldom has little or No contact with the dad. Here it is the opposite. Dirk Bogarde plays the responsive parent, but he is portraied as a stiff bore. In this film Judy Garland shows She is a great actress as well as a Singer. I think the film is a little sentimental. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member I found the film boring. The film "Judy" is a better biographical film about her. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Popular singer Jenny Bowman (Judy Garland) travels to London for a big show and while there arranges a meeting with old flame David Donne (Dirk Bogarde), with whom -- 15 years earlier -- she produced a son named Matt (Gregory Phillips). Renewed sparks ignite between the erstwhile lovers while a fresh maternal bond is forged between Jenny and her estranged child. But when a bitter fight erupts between Jenny and David, Matt must decide which of his parents is more deserving of his loyalties.
Director
Ronald Neame
Producer
Stuart Millar, Lawrence Turman, Saul Chaplin
Screenwriter
Mayo Simon
Production Co
Barbican Films
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 20, 2004
Runtime
1h 39m