POSITIVES…
Right from the opening, the black & white format, the directing style, the narrative, the soundtrack, all were just appropriate and perfect for this film.
There’s a lot of back and forth conversations and banter in this by the ensemble cast, and besides the leading actor, that’s one of the main reasons to see this.
To no surprise, Gary Oldman is amazing as Herman Mankiewicz. Carries the movie splendidly with his wit, humanity, and personal flaws.
Amanda Seyfried is energetic as Marion Davies. Every scene she is in were simply fantastic.
Excellent supporting cast here, who adds to the movie in spectacular ways. Tuppence Middleton, Tom Pelphrey, Joseph Cross, Sam Troughton, Ferdinand Kingsley, Jamie McShane, Charles Dance, and Tom Burke.
That kinetic introduction scene of Louis B. Mayer; played by Arliss Howard. Fun stuff.
A lot of people will watch this for the Citizen Kane backstory, but I found the politics; social and electoral, one of the most interesting things about this movie.
NEGATIVES…
Rita Alexander; as played by Lily Collins, unfortunately was just such a bland and cliche character.
The emphasis on mostly talking heads and dialogue, might not be of interest for some people. Some of those people might call it boring.
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