Oct 25, 2023readyrisa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This true-life story set in the 1990s portrays the obnoxious biographer Lee Israel's decent into crime. It's an interesting story and Melissa McCarthy is utterly brilliant as she manages to make Israel clearly awful yet surprisingly…
Aug 29, 2022KSorensen62 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is a very solid movie. Interesting story line. M.M does a stand out job playing the straight guy (so to speak). You cant help but feel sorry for her character, Lee Israel. Writing as a profession is a tough one, along with living…
Apr 09, 2022akirakato rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Based on a true story, this well-acted, well-crafted docudrama reveals masterfully the captivating account of a cat-loving writer who forged the letters of famous writers. Gripping, amazing and darkly funny!
Mar 08, 2022purplerulz rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I liked this movie for one main reason. I think Melissa McCarthy needs to move away from all the silly slapstick roles into serious ones like this and the more recent The Starling. It enables her to show her abilities and not just play the…
Nov 22, 2021MomoT rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Based on a true story of a literary biographer turned counterfeiter, Melissa McCarthy does well embodying a lead character who is unlikeable but compelling, as does Richard E. Grant as her derelict camp friend/drinking buddy/co-conspirator.
Oct 20, 2021ScorchingSun rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I suppose those living in desperate despair would try to maintain a short-term solution as an unrealistic long-term plan, as is the case in this film.
For Melissa McCarthy, it's not much of a stretch to play a rude, risk-taking boozer, but…
May 17, 2021LPL_TriciaK rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Melissa McCarthy did a fantastic job portraying real-life author Lee Israel who has fallen on hard times and resorts to desperate measures to pay her rent. There's suspense - plus smart and funny dialogue - so you are not overwhelmed by…
Mar 13, 2021jjmswhaterever rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this movie - I loved Melissa's salty humour & potty mouth - she played a great curmudgeon. Loved Richard E. Grant as Melissa's side-kick ....dapper with just the right amount of "Sprezzatura" and a wit to match…
Jan 04, 2020movie20 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I like movies based on true stories. I enjoyed the movie. Melissa McCarthy was nominated for best actress, and I can see why.
Her partner in crime, was very good too. Two very interesting, but sad and sometimes amusing characters.
Dec 13, 2019Valancy1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I have mixed feelings about this film. Melissa McCarthy gave an amazing performance as the cantankerous, lonely writer Lee Israel. Richard E. Grant was also excellent as her enabling friend. Watching Melissa's character struggle with her…
Dec 02, 2019lavasushi rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I like films ‘based on a true story’. I didn’t know anything about Lee Israel. Melissa McCarthy did a good job being a mean, isolated curmudgeon. It’s curious to me that comedians are put into serious roles. The other side of their…
Oct 20, 2019Bookworm39 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thought this movie was quite good. Melissa McCarthy and Jack Grant were great in it. I had never seen many movies with Melissa and now I am a fan. It had a lot of funny parts. It is a true story.
I agree with previous reviewers. The two main characters are vile people, the woman lives in self imposed filth, gets drunk constantly, swears and the are both criminals. Whoever thought anyone would want to watch this, must have a…
Sep 23, 2019RioCaliente rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
this was a nasty film that profited off its main character's misery .. the film showed no compassion for this woman's inner pain -- ugh! all in such a pretty package. typical hollywood superficiality -- a deeper nuanced portrayal might…
If you want a despicable character and her (s)in-city trailer park trash gay friend this is for you. This film is a portrayal of an ugly person, ugly in more ways that two. I wonder if Mellissa gained weight for this movie or if the…
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