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madaboutharry

(41,379 posts)
Tue Mar 16, 2021, 04:58 PM Mar 2021

Mank

I just watched this (on Netflix) today.

It is brilliant. The writing, the acting, the cinematography and lighting all comes together to create an almost perfect film.

I don’t think it is the kind of movie everyone will like and it moves rather slowly, but it is one of the best movies I have seen in years.

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Mank (Original Post) madaboutharry Mar 2021 OP
Fabulous movie. Zoonart Mar 2021 #1
This May will mark the 80th anniversary of Citizen Kane's release Lord Ludd Mar 2021 #2
Thanks. So much out there appreciate recommendations. Here's a couple of trailers. Fla Dem Mar 2021 #3
Saw it when it first came out. bif Mar 2021 #4
Loved it djm5971 Apr 2021 #5
My review here: nuxvomica Apr 2021 #6
Excellent review. bif Apr 2021 #7
Thanks! nuxvomica Apr 2021 #8

Zoonart

(12,798 posts)
1. Fabulous movie.
Tue Mar 16, 2021, 05:02 PM
Mar 2021

Gary Oldman, IMHO, is the best actor of his generation.

Every since he burned up the screen as Joe Orton and Sid Vicious and Dracula and on and on.

Great actor.

Lord Ludd

(585 posts)
2. This May will mark the 80th anniversary of Citizen Kane's release
Tue Mar 16, 2021, 09:03 PM
Mar 2021

It will be sadly ironic if Mank wins Best Picture, seeing as how Citizen Kane (IMO the greatest American film) didn't. (The Academy chickened out in abject fear of W.R. Hearst.)

Fla Dem

(25,789 posts)
3. Thanks. So much out there appreciate recommendations. Here's a couple of trailers.
Wed Mar 17, 2021, 01:43 PM
Mar 2021

Now on my "To Watch" list.



djm5971

(109 posts)
5. Loved it
Tue Apr 20, 2021, 11:22 AM
Apr 2021

I watched Mank over the weekend, excellent movie! I don't feel it was slow at all, the story was great.

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