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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic Richard Whittaker
rated 9

...Fincher filmed low, aimed for the brain, and hit a deadly shot.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Glenn Kenny
rated 8

...Fincher has crafted an entertainment that’s provocative, pointed, ruthlessly entertaining, and in some respects, particularly near the end, a little bit infuriating.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Roger Moore
rated 6

...Seyfried and Dance sparkle in support.

Read full review at Movie Nation
Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...in the canon of films about film-making, there are few as textured, as committed and as suffused with real appreciation for the craft as 'Mank'.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Ian Freer
rated 10

...some of the most gorgeous filmmaking craft imaginable.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

...looks gorgeous, and sounds gorgeous.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jamie Graham
rated 10

Make no mistake: Mank is an all-timer.

Read full review at Gamesradar
Critic Leah Greenblatt
rated 8

Fincher also seems to revel in his telling, faithfully recreating the ring-a-ding speech rhythms and lush scene setting of Hollywood's Golden Age...

Read full review at Entertainment Weekly

Cast & Crew

David Fincher
Director
Gary Oldman
As Herman Mankiewicz
Charles Dance
As William Randolph Hearst
Arliss Howard
As Louis B. Mayer
Amanda Seyfried
As Marion Davies
Tom Burke
As Orson Welles
Richmond Arquette
As Heckler

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In 1940, Hollywood, a wounded and alcoholic screenwriter named Herman J. Mankiewicz races against time to finish the screenplay for Orson Welles' directorial debut, Citizen Kane. As he works on the film, Mankiewicz reflects on his past in Tinseltown, where he befriended actor Marion Davies and became embroiled in the politics of powerful newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. The film explores the personal and professional conflicts that shaped Mankiewicz's life and work, as well as the intersection of art and power in Hollywood's golden age. With a cast of colorful characters from Hollywood's past, including Louis B. Mayer, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Charles Lederer, David O. Selznick, Dolores del Río , George S. Kaufman ,Lionel Barrymore , Greta Garbo , Josef von Sternberg , Norma Shearer , Eleanor Boardman , Joan Crawford , Geraldine Fitzgerald Billie Dove Rexford Tugwell Bette Davis Clark Gable Charles MacArthur Darryl F Zanuck S J Perelman Carole Lombard Eddie Cantor., "Mank" offers a unique perspective on Hollywood history through its focus on one of its most fascinating figures . The film was written by Jack Fincher and directed by David Fincher .Gary Oldman stars as Herman J; Mankiewics with Amanda Seyfried as Marion Davies Lily Collins Arliss Howard Tom Pelphrey Ferdinand Kingsley Sam Troughton Tuppence Middleton Jamie McShaneJoseph CrossToby Leonard Moore Monica Gossmann Leven Rambin Bill Nye Jeff Harms Craig Robert Young Randy Davison Many other stars of Hollywood's golden age also appear in supporting roles . "Mank"premiered at Westwood Village Theater on October 22nd 2020 before being released worldwide streams exclusively Amazon Prime Video starting from December 4th., where it received critical acclaim for its performances cinematography direction costume design production values generally favorable reviewsfrom audiences who appreciated learning more about an overlooked figurefrom hollywood 'history 'manks true story highlighting how important relationships can still have enormous impact decades later even when we think they are long forgotten reevaluating our heroes through modern eyes might sometimes be uncomfortable but mank reminds us why these stories matter mankind connects us allthrough shared experiences across generations

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