Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Zeitgeist Films | Release Date: January 24, 2025 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 16 Critic Reviews
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San Francisco ChronicleFeb 27, 2025
Seriously, if you dislike Liza, you might want to take a look at yourself and figure out what’s going on there. Or, better yet, just go see “Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story,” the new documentary about her life and career, and become a convert. Read full review
100
ObserverRex ReedJan 27, 2025
This long-anticipated, patiently awaited film revelation doesn’t tell it all, but almost. What there is tells and shows more than anything you’ll ever see anywhere else. Read full review
95
Film ThreatEthan PadgettJan 10, 2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is a phenomenal documentary and jubilant tribute to one of the best! Read full review
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Original-CinLiam LaceyJan 29, 2025
Frothy, but deceptively dense, Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story focuses on Liza’s psychology and her friendships and teachers through the 1960s and 1970s. Read full review
80
The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeJun 18, 2025
The film has sad stories to tell about Minnelli’s marriages, but there is often grim humour in the footage. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleJan 30, 2025
Thankfully, filmmaker Bruce David Klein finds the sweet spot between admirer and honest broker with the warm, engaging tribute biodoc Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyAug 15, 2024
It’s not hagiography when the subject’s generosity of spirit infuses the entire doc. Read full review
75
Washington PostNaveen KumarApr 1, 2025
Whatever your familiarity with [Liza's] indelible performances, the amount of deep cuts and candid behind-the-scenes material is an archivist’s dream. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreJan 28, 2025
An adoring portrait of a Star at 80. Read full review
75
The PlaylistBrian FarvourJan 27, 2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story serves as an introduction to the entertainment legend or a reminder of all that happened to cement her status as more than a mere performer, this film deserves to take a bow. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comSheila O'MalleyJan 24, 2025
Liza, a tribute to someone still alive, is gentle in its intentions, but the overall effect is meaningful. Read full review
75
The Film StageDan MeccaJan 23, 2025
Indeed, the most engaging sections feature Liza, who may be a bit frail but retains her verve. Read full review
70
Screen DailyAmber WilkinsonMar 12, 2025
Klein has a strong grasp on all of the material, and editors Jake Keen and Alexander J Goldstein cut it together it carefully so that the past and the present often meet. Read full review
70
TheWrapElizabeth WeitzmanJan 30, 2025
If the end result is less a comprehensive biography than a long overdue and entirely deserved tribute, it is, nevertheless, truly terrific. Read full review
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Wall Street JournalKyle SmithJan 23, 2025
As a document of Liza’s triumphs, talent and temperament, though, “Liza” is, like its subject, disarmingly sweet and completely lovable. Read full review
60
The New York TimesManohla DargisJan 23, 2025
“A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story” is a largely enjoyable, cozily intimate movie that plays like it was made by a fan. Read full review
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