My quick rating - 6,8/10. Oh, Gary Oldman is just such a great actor. He really brings movies up a notch when he is in them. This is the story of the forgotten screenwriter for one of the greatest movies of all time, "Citizen Kane". Oh, in case you need to know, his name was Herman J. Mankiewicz, a complete drunk who had no inhibitions in saying what was on his mind. Perfect for Oldman to convey on screen. In often comedic and at times confusing ways, he imagines as well as dictates his story to be adapted to film to be directed by Orson Welles. Hopefully not all of this info is new news to you. These were some pretty big names in Hollywood LOL. So along the way, "Manks" as he is called, bumbles his way through interactions with big wigs, and crew to come up with the everyday situations for his tale. Often comedic in delivery, and completely inappropriate as well the whole thing makes for an entertaining look at the 40s Hollywood. The supporting cast was stellar as well with Amanda Seyfried getting a supporting actress nod. The black and white cinematography looks wonderful and captures the feel along the way. I really just wish there was more to the actual story. Just seemed a bit bland minus a few well done scenes. Not enough meat on my plate but still a satisfying meal, all so to speak.
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