Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 7, 2017
User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22

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  1. MoonshineGhoul
    Jan 8, 2017
    10
    An effective, powerful, entertaining and heartbreaking tribute to the unique relationship of a beloved mother and her daughter. You'll be truly missed...
  2. gerry6992
    Jan 11, 2017
    10
    An effective, powerful, entertaining and heartbreaking tribute to the unique relationship of a beloved mother and her daughter. You'll be truly missed...
  3. moothemagiccow
    Jan 7, 2017
    0
    Just another Hollywood business hoping to cash in on the deaths of two famous people while they're still in the news. What HBO has done is despicable and in poor taste.
  4. kathytreece
    Mar 12, 2017
    8
    Watched this on HBO. In the wake of the death of Debbie and Carrie, I found this movie to be soothing to watch. What a close mother and daughter. Enjoyable to watch.
  5. Ripandread
    Jan 11, 2017
    8
    Those who claim this show was pushed ahead of its original air date because of the recent deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds do have a point. But then again the passing’s of Fisher and Reynolds just one day a part from each other can be classified as unusual and heart breaking to their fans.

    As for the show itself, it showed that despite earlier differences, there was a strong    Those who claim this show was pushed ahead of its original air date because of the recent deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds do have a point. But then again the passing’s of Fisher and Reynolds just one day a part from each other can be classified as unusual and heart breaking to their fans.

    As for the show itself, it showed that despite earlier differences, there was a strong bond between Reynolds and Fisher and the program allowed the viewing audience a chance to see the close relationship both women had, especially near the end of their lives.    … Expand

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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Feb 22, 2017
    80
    Sad as the coda to Bright Lights became, it’s a story with a whole lot of heart.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Jan 10, 2017
    80
    Originally scheduled to premiere in March, Bright Lights is a mirthful portrait of Reynolds’ and Fisher’s extraordinary connection above all else, even as it reminds viewers of the toll attachment can take on a body and spirit.
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  3. Yahoo TV
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jan 10, 2017
    80
    The documentary is never less than engaging, but as a piece of filmmaking, it’s rather shapeless. Now the deaths of Fisher and Reynolds give it an unintended shape and purpose. It captures these two extremely vital spirits in the very recent past, and makes you feel the loss of them even more sharply.
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