Love, Gilda (2018) Reviews

• A beautiful portrait of a complex, talented woman

  paulabernstein2018-10-07

  With "Love, Gilda," Lisa D'Apolito creates an intimate portrait that doesn't sensationalize or romanticize her subject. I love how the film interweaves Gilda's letters, diary entries, archival footage of her childhood and career, and filmed interviews. It's really a love letter to Gilda!

• LOVE indeed; a wonderful valentine to the beloved comedienne; one of the year's best films

  george.schmidt2018-09-22

  LOVE ,GILDA (2018) **** Wonderful documentary on the iconic late, great comedienne Gilda Radner, in her own words (literally her audio tapes and diaries as narrative) depicting her biography from her Detroit bred beginnings to improv group Second City and ultimately to overnight superstardom on Saturday Night Live. While basking in the limelight Radner's insecurities reflect upon her own setbacks including an eating disorder, self-esteem issues and looking for love with all the wrong people until redemption in her marriage to actor Gene Wilder and her valiant, inspiringly courageous bouts with cancer which she ultimately succumbed to. A beautiful valentine to a spirit that is sorely missed. One of the year's best films. (Guest stars - ANNE BEATS, CHEVY CHASE, BILL HADER, MELISSA McCARTHY, LORNE MICHAELS, LARAINE NEWMAN, AMY POEHLER, MAYA RUDOLPH, PAUL SHAFFER, MARTIN SHORT, ROSIE SHUSTER, CECILY STRONG & ALAN ZWEIBEL) (Dir: Lisa Dapolito)

• GET THEE TO A SCREEN TO SEE THIS DOCUMENTARY FORTHWITH!

  chrls-wtrs2018-10-16

  A heartfelt, honest look into a human who inspired countless women in comedy, and more than a few men as well, to shine their truth on life's foibles. You cheer for Gilda during this documentary, you relate to Gilda in this story of her life, and in the end, you're thankful for Gilda leaving this planet a better place than it was thanks to her having lived in it ... what a legacy. Cheers to you Ms. Radner, you comedic whirlwind of truth. Please do yourself a favor everyone and see this documentary!

• Love "Love Gilda"

  nikismart2018-09-19

  "Love Gilda" allows us to step into Gilda Radner's private world with Gilda as our guide. What a treasure to hear Gilda's voice as she narrates her journey from chubby childhood to beloved comedian, and shows us how she used her playful humor to defend, delight, distract, and develop - A joy to watch.

• A pretty fair documentary with a compelling subject

  Bachfeuer2018-09-18

  I wanted to see and know more of the strange little girl and the young television sensation than this film shows. It did much better when it got it got to the mature woman, finding the love of her life, but instead of children and growing old together, it was him caring for her in sickness and early death. I'm sure there are many others like me who have not thought of Gilda in a long time because her end was so sad. I needed this reminder of what she gave us. Gilda's story and that of Fran Dresher have many similarities. Both were the most benign of people, wanting only to bring cheer to others. Both were subjected to so much senseless suffering and loss from illnesses science has not yet conquered as to prove that there is no benevolent God in control.