Mank

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5.0
Mank luxuriates in the written word to a greater degree than any Fincher film since The Social Network, and with a highly literate script, it takes on .. Den Of Geek
2.0
The story then becomes less a forensic accounting of a masterpiece than a bittersweet ode to a certain slice of old Hollywood: part love letter, part .. EW
3.8
Fincher has crafted an entertainment thats provocative, pointed, ruthlessly entertaining, and in some respects, particularly near the end, a little bi .. Rogerebert
4.0
Oldman shines best when hes going toe to toe with Dance, a formidable actor who was born to play powerful men, and Seyfried, whos terrific as Davies. Common Sense Media
3.0
Its insight into the studios role in developing anti Sinclair propaganda isnt too shabby either. Indie Wire
4.5
Written by Jack Fincher, who is David Finchers (late) father, Mank is a lusciously evocative, verbally sharp angled movie thats never less than engros .. Variety
5.0
This black and white, period style opus about a relatively unheralded screenwriter isnt what youd call a mainstream proposition, and Fincher has carte .. Time Out
5.0
But what an addictive romantic drama it is, mixing sentimentality with pure rapture. The Guardian
3.8
Then theres Andrei Tarkovskys Stalker, which transfigures Arkady and Boris Strugatskys briskly paced novella Roadside Picnic into a slow, mesmerizing ..
3.1
But shes also supremely self aware, and probably smarter than any of the men posing and posturing around her.
4.0
The dialogue in Mank is fabulously fast, hard and quippy throughout, a real tribute to the man himself. Screen Daily
3.0
David Finchers new movie isnt so much about the making of Citizen Kane as it is about a man seeking to atone for his complicity in a broken system. Collider
4.5
It doesnt overreach for present day resonance, and it doesnt need to but, boy, is it a drag getting to those (or any) stakes. Vulture
4.5
But acknowledgment of the imitative device doesnt help provide this choppy historical account with a binding perspective. The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
If Don DeLillo had studied Hollywood rather than baseball, hed have written Mank.
4.5
A worthy, eminently watchable entry in the annals of Hollywood self obsession. The New York Times
3.0
Even with showy performances from Oldman and Seyfried, and its beautiful craft, the film lacks heart. Because underneath the wisecracks and drunken de .. IGN
4.0
In the end, it doesnt really matter because the power of his performance casts concerns about his age to the side. E Film Critic
4.5
A low level film technician is ruthlessly exploited and ultimately discarded.
5.0
Built on a towering performance by Gary Oldman, its smart, sophisticated, by turns thrilling and difficult, and amongst Finchers best.
4.5
Again, MANK is designed for movie aficionados, and if youre no interested in at least watching CITIZEN KANE before watching this, you might as well no .. JoBlo
4.0
Mank is a wonderfully crafted and well acted ode to a bygone era carried by Finchers vision and Gary Oldmans standout performance. Screen Rant
3.8
Mank is, overwhelmingly, so very interesting. But it is also something of a half masterpiece mess. The Globe And Mail
3.8
This is, at its heart and despite all the flourishes honoring 40s filmmaking (including a degraded print, a noisy sound mix, and fake reel change mark .. ReelViews
2.5
The fight over authorship, what some classic Hollywood buffs might be looking for, doesnt really come into it until the end. Tv Guide
3.8
As a character study and an examination of the assorted corruptions of old Hollywood ... the film is consistently involving. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
But anyone aware of Pauline Kaels infamous Raising Kane essay or the manipulative ways of Louis B. Mayer will find much to revel in here.
4.4
wonderful throwback about a flawed figure who took on a hostile era in Hollywood with choice words and major chutzpah. Usa Today
4.5
Definitely not for everybody, but fans of film & politics will love it. Finchers ability to recreate the look & feel of classic Hollywood is mind blow .. You Tube
4.5
Despite its strong elements, a referential artwork that generates more respect than love. You Tube
4.0
ts the visuals that linger here, an entire world of after images swimming in the brain, from a magnificent artefact that will certainly sweep the boar .. The Times
4.0
Utilising gorgeous black and white cinematography and a period authentic score, Fincher takes us on an enthralling, era evoking journey that brilliant .. Radio Times
4.0
Mank, though lusciously framed by cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt in black and white, doesnt feel like much of a love letter to Hollywood. Independent
4.0
Mank doesnt tell us why Welles chooses Mank, of all men, to script his Hollywood debut. Rolling Stone
4.0
Overseeing him, John Houseman (Troughton) thinks hes taking too long on an an overcomplicated script. Shadows On The Wall
4.5
Memorable acting, striking cinematography, and a provocative examination of the nexus between entertainment and media and politics thats part of whats .. The Wrap
5.0
One basic film trivia question most people get wrong is Did Citizen Kane win best picture It didnt. New York Post
3.5
While its hugely influential and undeniably important, Citizen Kane is also a hoot, an entertaining dismantling of the rich and powerful, a thinly vei .. Az Central
4.4
But theres something thrilling about Finchers unapologetic dive into the claustrophobic appeal of a movie about a movie thats arguably about the whole .. Star Tribune
4.5
Mank finds its heart when both of its best drawn characters are on screen: Oldmans ruined, rueful Mankiewicz and Amanda Seyfrieds tartly funny Marion .. Slate
5.0
Oldman deftly combines casually delivered comedic zingers, self mocking scrappiness, and regret. Flim List
4.5
Plus, theres MGMs legendary executives Irving Thalberg (Ferdinand Kingsley) and Louis B. Mayer (Arliss Howard). Susang Ranger
4.4
The new Netflix award season hopeful relays a crucial part of the origin story of the single greatest and most durable clapback in the history of Amer .. Observer
4.0
SYNOPSIS: Follows screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewiczs tumultuous development of Orson Welles iconic masterpiece Citizen Kane (1941). Flickering Myth
4.5
Now, thats sticking the old neck out, Mankiewicz says, as they approach the giraffes. New Yorker
4.5
For all its intelligence, Mank isnt anything close to a masterpiece; its more a pleasurable feat of derring do, a movie made with care and cunning and .. Time
2.0
Im slightly unsure what anybody involved was hoping to get from the experience, much less whats the takeaway sans basic admiration for baseline craft. The Film Stage
3.8
I like it, dont love it, though I do love the score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, which boasts a seriously haunting main theme. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Its all extremely impressive, but it needs a little more than simple visual wonder to be at the level of some of Finchers best. Bullz-Eye
4.4
In the self aware words of the films Houseman, Youre asking a lot of a motion picture audience: a hodgepodge of talky episodes. Boston Globe
3.0
And theres no doubt hes an interesting fellow, but, again, I felt a distance from Manks day to day adventures. Uproxx
1.5
Mank is a tale of triumph, the kind thats been told countless times on the silver screen, but never quite with this moving blend of realism and regret .. The Atlantic
3.0
Mank, as hes known, is a boisterous drunk and a gambler, vices which seem to aid his professional duties. Detroit News
4.5
Granted, its difficult for any trip back through the bad old days of the studio system not to feel a trifle cliched, but Mank effortlessly conveys all .. Cnn
3.0
Manks for the Memories: But dont expect Mank to be a movie about the making of Citizen Kane, per se. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
READ MORE: The Essentials: The Films Of David Fincher Ranked But theres nothing terribly exciting about watching someone write, even when its a half s .. The Play List
2.0
The movie doesnt really know who Welles is, or indeed who Mank is; ironically enough, it fails to provide the Rosebud moment that lets us understand w .. Now Toronto
4.5
Thankfully, Finchers dialogue is sharply entertaining and effortlessly holds sway whether taking flight as soul searching monologues or screwball bant .. Film School Rejects
3.0
Mank feels like a project undertaken for obscure personal reasons, which perhaps never had much chance of artistic success. At the least, though, its .. The Age
5.0
There isnt an aspect of Mank that hasnt been so meticulously judged that perhaps Finchers perfectionism has never been more evident than it is here. Mirror
5.0
It demythologises the town while dealing with themes of authorship, self loathing, alcoholism, fear of failure and the value of the word. It is someti .. Games Radar
4.0
Anyone who is not a Golden Age Hollywood history buff caveat emptor, but b/c I am one the 2nd half of the film crystallizes the 1st half and in the en .. You Tube
5.0
But history is written by the victors, and even an affectionate if not flattering reconsideration like Mank cant change that. Lw Lies
4.5
The upstart auteur was off in Brazil, shooting the ill fated docu fiction Its All True. Abc
4.5
Also, despite much talk about the emotive power of the movies, its a film that only seeks to engage the brain. Flicks
3.0
That is the real magic of the movies, and dont let anybody tell you different. Screen Crush
5.0
If all that doesnt draw you into Finchers world, then there are the performances. Stuff
3.1
As a character study, Mankiewicz registers as something of a boozy cliche. Larsen On Film
4.5
Mank isnt so much about political awakening as it is descriptive of renewed conviction, a man returning from the fog of lifes compromises to say one t .. Vanity Fair
5.0
Oldman is in every scene, skilfully delineating a fascinating, complicated, extremely appealing mess of a man. The Arts Desk
4.5
The first thing to note about Mr. Finchers film is what immediately meets the eye. It is gorgeous not just eye candy but, in its radiant black and whi .. Wsj
5.0
I know this doesnt sound like very interesting stuff, but theres never a dull moment in Mank. The Filmy Ap
3.0
Its palpable and its real, the rare biopic that in Manks words doesnt tell a mans life story, but creates the impression of having done so. Patriot Ledger
3.1
The movie is most effective when it shows us Mankiewiczs tumultuous path to co authoring the most revered script in film history. Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
But it also might just be the best thing hes ever going to write. Film
4.5
For Fincher, Mank is a triumph right alongside Fight Club and Zodiac as the best of his career. Scmp
4.4
The prolific and greatly gifted Fincher (Zodiac, The Social Network, Gone Girl) has wanted to make this movie for years, and while Mank doesnt rank wi .. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
It doesnt help that the film feels stagey and lethargic any time Mank is at the ranch. Punch Drunk Critics
4.5
Then theres Erik Messerschmidts beautiful, digital black and white photography. We Live Entertainment
1.5
Fincher has since flirted with being a prestige filmmakerhe went soft for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and piled on Oscar nominationsbut his bi .. The Ringer
4.5
Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried excel along with a great ensemble cast in David Finchers brilliant Citizen Kane origin story in beautiful black and wh .. Dead Line
2.0
Its a behind the scenes look on the making of Orson Welles Citizen Kane (1941). Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
Even in double checking Eymans Mayer bio, there isnt anything about Manks participation. Solzy At The Movies
5.0
knows where the decaying bodies are buried in other words, but more importantly, he knows how to transform the tarnished glamour of Hollywood into gre .. Scots Man
2.0
The problem is that Mank never transcends its borrowed cornball arc, depicting its title character as a genius in eternal conflict with villains and p .. Film Avclub
4.5
Bursts of brilliance that slip away too quickly. Still, Fincher once again proves his unparalleled craftsmanship and ability to juggle the moving part .. Cbr
4.5
Mank beautifully captures the contradictions of its hero and the ruthlessness of glitzy Tinseltown. The Daily Beast
1.5
But theyre all stuck with stilted dialogue in a dull, painfully paced talkfest. East Bay Express
2.0
By making a film about a masterpiece, Fincher is inviting lofty comparisons, and Mank doesnt really measure up. Original Cin
4.4
Mank is one of those curious works that doesnt ask us to like its lead character, but seems desperate for us to understand him. Third Coast Review
3.5
Its a testament to the directors talents how the much publicized strain of his filmmaking style is nowhere in evidence in this strangely playful, but .. Ion Cinema
4.5
She has lashes you could ski off, eyes you could leap into, and in Seyfrieds joyful performance, shes no dope either. New States Man
3.0
It is pure pleasure to see a film that respects the audience enough to take on big issues with complexity, humanity, and wit. Movie Mom
5.0
It doesnt take a writer to know that theres nothing more deathly boring and uncinematic as the writing process. Ap News
1.5
At best, hes just a commentator on other peoples politics who approaches almost Sorkin esque levels of parody except that the movie doesnt care to com .. Mid West Film Journal
4.5
In some ways, theres an impressionistic, episodic nature to what follows. Thril List
4.5
Fincher brilliantly uses the 1934 California gubernatorial race as a mirror reflection of own cultural battles. Entertainment Voice
2.0
Oldman doesnt just play Mankiewicz; he embodies every seething ounce of droll wit and sarcasm the famed screenwriter was infamous for. The Only Critic
4.5
This is an unkempt man a falling down drunk and yet, Hearst doesnt seem to mind. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
David Fincher isnt the most sentimental guy; that isnt a surprise. The Spool
4.5
Oscars all around. Led by a life of the party Gary Oldman as the boozehound screenwriter of Citizen Kane, this new landmark from David Fincher peels a .. Abc News Go
4.0
Finchers latest is a riveting trip to a bygone era. An exploration of 30s Hollywood, politics and ideals. A helluva production and love letter.
2.5
In the end, Mank, like the writer its about, merely stands in the large, looming shadow of Citizen Kane. FanboyNation.com
4.5
Dance, Burke and Arliss Howard (Full Metal Jacket) as Louis B. Mayer offer solid performances as supporting cast members. FlickDirect
4.5
Mank isnt a perfect person, but hes not beyond redemption in some aspects of his life. The Gate
1.5
As like the titular character, Mank is smug and self satisfied, yet youre never not entertained and enthralled by it. Entertainment Ie
1.5
Fincher is a talented filmmaker but this vaunted subject was deserving of a much more focused blueprint. Handsome as it is, I foundMankdisappointing a .. Leonard Mal
3.1
If it should happen, itll just be a slight shame that it wasnt for one of his more memorable works. The Blus Pot
4.0
For all the glitz and glamour Fincher has put on the screen, Mank lacks any semblance of emotional resonance, making it a film thats easy to admire, b .. The Jam Report
3.0
Then theres the case of San Simeon, Hearsts multi million dollar mansion, filled with its own zoo no less, and the inspiration for Kanes hollow and un .. Worldo Free L
4.5
Especially as Oldman delivers the line, If you keep telling people something untrue, loud and long enough, theyre apt to believe it. Daily Dead
4.5
Mank is a pleasant surprise of a movie that seems to fly by and remains entertaining all throughout its two hour and twelve minute run time. Mama's Geeky
4.0
Despite posthumous rewrites rendering it less anti Welles, Jack retains sole credit. Jaredmobarak
2.0
With the finished film, we feel that Mank has bordered on the mediocrity of simply enunciative biopics like Trumbo too many times. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
2.0
like the best Coen Brothers, didnt take itself, or its subject, too seriously. Book & Film Globe
4.0
With its stunning black and white photography and rhythmic language, Mank is a mighty fine couple of hours of cinema. Denton Record-Chronicle
3.0
As Hearst, Charles Dance isnt quite the menacing figure you expect him to be. Awards Watch
4.5
Perhaps the most impressive thing about Netflixs production is that between the scathingly cynical view of politics and the movie business, theres alw .. Cocalecas
3.0
Mank is one of the more under cooked and over hyped films of the year. Movie Show Plus
3.0
Like a sportswriter retyping a game recap, Oldmans career is white hot again. KSDK
4.4
Incredibly dense, the more you know about Kane and its backstory, the more youll appreciate Finchers meta approach. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
3.0
Combined with its (sadly unintentional) modern political overtones, Mank hits the sweet spot between Hollywood nostalgia and contemporary social justi .. Asheville Movies
3.0
Finchers flashy look back at Hollywood through the eyes of a boozy writer struggling to find his place is at times mesmerizing in both its technical a ..
4.5
Viewers dont have to have an encyclopedic knowledge of old Hollywood and cinema to enjoy Mank. Times Herald
5.0
It all amounts to a film that will leave you speechless, in absolute awe.
4.5
What a Mank viewer should be alert to is its achievement not just as a movie about a movie, or even moviemaking, but about the mechanics of cinema and .. America Magazine
4.7
The story weaves social dramatics, political scandals and wondrous fables of a now defunct, whimsical Tinseltown. MovieJawn
4.5
But that description gives Mank too much credit: it doesnt leap and its not like jumping beans; it doesnt come alive like that. Flicks
5.0
Mank doesnt look like any 35 mm black and white film circa 193040 or like a digitized copy of such a film. Art Forum
4.5
attention to look and feel may, over time, position MANK as more of a cinematic curio in Finchers filmography. However, there is enough bite and edge ..
4.5
But if Mank is meant to stack generations of Hollywood greatness a giant of the modern era lifting up and paying tribute to the work of giants from an .. WhatToWatch
4.5
For the uninitiated, however, I dont know how much of Mank will resonate. Showbiz 411
4.0
From the luscious black & white cinematography to the monoaural sound design and that splendid orchestral score by Reznor and Ross, Mank is a cinephil .. Próxima Tanda
4.5
Director Fincher, working from a screenplay written decades ago by his father Jack Fincher, who was the San Francisco bureau chief of Life magazine, h .. Niagara Gazette
3.5
Thankfully theres a number of great performances to keep you captivated, particularly Amanda Seyfrieds cleverly layered portrayal of Davies. We Have a Hulk
4.0
Its surprisingly gentle, loving, calm and graceful. It takes you to another world. Five hours after leaving the cinema, Im still kind of there. Its my .. Film Mafia
3.1
Fincher has made a detailed and vivid character study of the writer penning the script of Kane, although his film is flawed by one critical omission i ..
4.5
Instead, the story of Herman J. Mankiewicz (played here by Gary Oldman, in another fine example of why hes one of our best living actors).
4.0
Still: theres no denying the magic in simply sitting back and enjoying Finchers flawed and fascinating show.
4.8
This has awards season written all over it with Oldman giving one of his oh, just give him the Oscar now performances.
4.5
This isnt just about simply making it a black and white movie but about working with heads of department, crafts and crew who understand how and why W .. Below the Line
4.4
Mank gets to the dark heart of Hollywoods magic the way few films ever have.



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