Mank: synopsis, trailer, cast and review

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David Fincher premiered Mank in a limited number of theaters, but it will invariably hit the Netflix catalog early next month.

Mank is a dramatic film directed by David Fincher, known for productions like The social network Y The curious Case of Benjamin Button. The famous director returns to the big screen after several years of absence. His last movie had been Lost in 2014. Now he does it with a biopic about Herman J. Mankiewicz, scriptwriter of the seventh art classic: Citizen Kane.

It is a film that has great significance for the filmmaker, because it is based on a script by his late father. It should be noted that the film reached some limited cinemas from November 20. In spite of everything, on December 4 we will be able to enjoy this original production of Netflix en la plataforma. Su proyección parcial de scope reducido en algunos complejos se debe a sus aspiraciones de competir en la próxima gala de la Oscar awards.

Synopsis

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Herman J. Mankiewicz fought hard against Orson Welles for credit as the author of the screenplay for Citizen Kane. The filming of the British director's masterpiece is reviewed, at the same time that the flagrant abuses of the Hollywood studios are exhibited. At the same time, other secondary issues are addressed, such as manipulation of the press and the impact of addictions.

Trailer of Mank

Watch the film trailer featuring exquisite photography, which is by Erik Messerdschmidt. Meanwhile, the music is by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

Cast of actors

Old Gary aims very high with this production giving life to the protagonist, Herman J. Mankiewicz. The British actor is one of the most prominent of his generation and aspires to emulate achievements of the past. Let's not forget that the one born in already has a Oscar award, to Golden Globe and another series of accolades for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the film The darkest hours. At the same time we have seen it on tapes like JFK, the trilogy of bat Man by Christopher Nolan and Bram Stoker's Dracula. As we can see, he is an actor who exercises versatility and elegance every time he stands in front of a camera to film.

However, the cast of Mank at the same time it includes other widely known faces. Among them, that of Amanda seyfried, who plays star Marion Davies. Take part Lily Collins, like Rita Alexander; Arliss Howard, as Louis B. Mayer; Tom Pelphrey, as Joseph L. Mankiewitcz, and Sam Troughton, as John Houseman.

Criticism of Mank

Mank adds favorable opinions from the specialized press and, even, some journalists dare to describe it as one of the best works of David Fincher. In the same way, others highlight the brilliant work of Gary Oldman, who helps shape this portrait of Hollywood in those years.

Eric Kohn wrote the following for Indiewire on the filmmaker's new work:

“David Fincher's best film since The Social Network put Hollywood in its place (…) It's a fascinating reflection on one of the brightest and most underrated directors in American cinema,” he commented.

Mikel Zorrilla praise el trabajo de Fincher de la siguiente manera, sin temor a catalogarlo como una de las películas más destacadas del año:

“Mank es sin lugar a dudas una de las mejores películas que se han estrenado en lo que va de año, pero no es una obra rotunda e indiscutible, especialmente por el guión firmado por Jack Fincher, a veces disperso y en algunos casos más superficial de lo que parece. Por suerte, el gran trabajo de su hijo detrás de las cámaras lo compensa con creces, la impecable recreación de la época y Oldman ofrece aquí la que posiblemente be la mejor interpretación de su carrera hasta el día de hoy ”, dijo.

Alonso Duralde joins the wave of criticism and positive criticism in his text for The coat:

"His memorable performances, his striking photography and his provocative portrayal of the nexus between entertainment, the press and politics are enough to make Mank necessary, if not completely mandatory, for moviegoers," he said.

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