Lindsay Lohan critics live-tweet Liz & Dick premiere

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After months of anticipation, rumour, and leaked shots of Lindsay Lohan in bathing suits on set, the television movie "Liz & Dick" premiered Sunday evening on Lifetime.

The film, which recounts the scandalous relationship between screen icons Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton during the 1960s and 70s, stars Lohan in the title female role - a casting choice as controversial as it was seemingly brilliant for ratings.

Telegraph

Droves of viewers tuned into Lifetime's World Premiere Event Sunday night, many of them for the sole purpose of seeing how well (or poorly) Lohan fared.

The 26-year-old child star turned paparazzi magnet had reportedly been struggling for years to get her career back on track after a series of high-profile legal cases and stints in rehab. 

Fans were hopeful that this might be her comeback role.

Recording Liz and Dick... I need it to be amazing because I would love a LiLo comebackSarah Murray

Happy 'Liz & Dick' DayToday is the day ... Today, we get to see Lindsay Lohan's much-talked about acting comeback in the role of Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifeti...

Just started watching #Liz&Dick Hoping is good and is helps the comeback for #lindsaylohan #lifetime #teammeraDIANA MERA

Tomorrow Sunday November 25 at 9/8c on Lifetime Lindsay Lohan is Back with #LizAndDick! Don't miss it out! http://pic.twitter.com/x9uVVZTQLindsay Lohan Fans

You guys I am missing Lindsey Lohans big comeback tonight!!!!!! (Liz and Dick...a lifetime movie for those not up on pop culture)Jordan E

Happy "Liz and Dick" day to you and yours. http://pic.twitter.com/GMfviBRPamy o'connor

But the majority of critics were unimpressed with LiLo's performance as Taylor.

In his review, The Hollywood Reporter's Tim Goodman says calls the actress "woeful as Taylor from start to finish."

"At one point, Lohan has to shout, 'I won't live without you!' and then run down a hall. It's like a high school play," he wrote. "By the time Lohan is playing mid-'80s Taylor and it looks like a lost Saturday Night Live skit, your body may be cramped by convulsions."

The star's inconsistent British accent and failure to master (or even attempt) Taylor's signature girlish tone of voice was particularly irksome to many.

Imagine all the seconds, even minutes, Lindsay must have spent working on that Liz Taylor accent. #LizandDickRichard Roeper

Who knew Liz Taylor had the voice of a 22 year old Bennigan's waitress on the Jersey Shore?!? #lizanddick #partygirlvoiceScott Barnhardt

#LizAndDick was ostensibly Lohan's comeback vehicle. And again, like every other vehicle she's ever driven, she manages to total it.Kelsey Young

"Wow, that's a scratchy voice." -- Keith Richards, watching LIZ & DICK. #lizanddickChristie Mount

I feel like Madonna gave Lindsey voice lessons to prepare for this role. #LizAndDickAlyssa Eden

Lohan's smokers voice is hilarious in #LizandDick. Wait, this is a comedy right? Made it through 20 minutes of that gigantic mess. #fbLeah Harvey

She's not even trying! (And I should know, as I'm repeating everything she says in my Liz Taylor voice.) #LizAndDickKaryn Bosnak

I mastered a better Liz Taylor voice in five minutes on my couch tonight. #LIzAndDickBranden B

Gizmo is trying to turn off "Liz and Dick". #LizandDick http://pic.twitter.com/TQB4Svw5murrah noble

Yet, despite the poor reviews, people were watching. Both Lifetime and the hashtag #lizanddick were trending during the film's first run.

Like any widely-watched televised event, such as an award show or major sports game, comedians had a field day. Many of them poked fun at Lohan's real-life bag girl image and past roles in films like Mean Girls and The Parent Trap.

The set dresser had a sense of humor. #lizanddick http://instagr.am/p/SexUEbtDDg/Kathy Griffin

"We're next." -- Ben Affleck and J-Lo, texting each other. #lizanddickPatton Oswalt

I haven't seen this much chemistry since Michael Jackson & Lisa Marie. #LizAndDickDanny Zuker

After tonight, Nielsen is going to start reporting ratings in the 18-34 ironic demo.Jake Fogelnest

If you only watch #LizAndDick during football game commercials it's actually a pretty good Adult Swim comedy.Andy Levy

My response to #LizAndDick: http://pic.twitter.com/B1Z9XyBPShannonKelliher

I knew #LizAndDick was supposed to be a vehicle for #LiLo: I just never expected that vehicle to be a #Yugo.Michael Shulman

Clearly this is an outtake that accidentally made it into the movie. http://lockerz.com/s/264328664Kathy Griffin

Thank you, #LizandDick, for making this Pampers commercial the equivalent of a "palate cleanser."Patton Oswalt

Lindsay was amazingly honest in that part where she swallowed pills with vodka. #lizanddickAaron

Oh! I get it! Lindsay must have traded places with her long-lost American twin who has no acting ability. #TheParentTrap #LizAndDickKathleenInCLE

This Lindsay Lohan documentary is awesome. The dude playing Sam Ronson is a little old. Why do they keep calling her Liz? . #LizandDickJulie Knapp

Pic of my screen test for #LizandDick -- As you know I was beaten out for the part by Ms Lohan by a very narrow margin. http://pic.twitter.com/SwrZtl1RDarren Ewing

"I'M BORED. I'M SO BORED," said Lindsay, not realizing that the cameras were rolling. #lizanddick - JGo Fug Yourself

Lohan herself, not responding to the criticism, answered questions for fans during the film's screening.

Hey guys! #LizandDick is on @LifetimeTV! Got any questions for me? Please send them my way.Lindsay Lohan

@lindsaylohan did you ever meet Liz Taylor? #LizAndDickMrsBoydCrowder

.@MrsBoydCrowder No I never met her but she sent me a gift (a great ring) once & I always admired & respected her. #LizandDickLindsay Lohan

@lindsaylohan What was the best part about playing Liz? #lizanddickbecky

.@BeckySake 2 get 2 feel like 1 of the most amazing women in the world was a thrill all around & wearing the jewels wasn't bad! #LizandDickLindsay Lohan

Her fans were equally giving with their praise and defense of the actress.

Ppl need2leave @lindsaylohan alone! She did a GREAT job in #LizAndDick!! Yall R jus jealous coz yall canT act!! HA!Morgana

Your fans were very pleased, @lindsaylohan! We want more! @ladygaga said it best! Ppl need to stop hating! Never a good look! #LizandDickkevinochoa

I watched #lizanddick last night and I thought it was awesome ..lohan did a bang up job as liz ..I loved itSamantha Hipson

I love this movie! Lindsey Lohan is awesome as Elizabeth Taylor! #LizandDickDomonic Manibusan

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What are your thoughts on Lindsay Lohan as Liz taylor? Do you think she'll be making a comeback?

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