Lust for Life
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Movie Reviews of Lust for Life
Movie Review: Lust for Life 1956
Summary: 5 Stars
High-Voltage acting ! Douglas'finest performance .Vibrant orange sunflowers . Rippling yellow grain . Trees bursting with bloom . "The Picture come to me as a dream" Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) said . A dream that too often turned to life-shattering nightmare . Winner of Golden Globe and New York Film Critics Best Actor Awards, Kirk Douglas (1916 - ) gives a fierce portrayal as artist torn between the joyous inspiration of his genius and the dark desperation of his tormented mind . The Obsessed Van Gogh paited the way other men breathe , driving away family and friends , including artist Paul Gauguin( 1848 - 1903) Directed by Vincente Minnelli (1903-1986) and satured with the hues of Van Gogh's sea , fields and sky . LUST FOR LIFE captured the ectasy of art . And the agomy of one mans's life . High Quality Transfer . Highly recommended .Movie Review: Great film
Summary: 5 Stars
After waiting years and years finally Lust For Life film was released on DVD last year. Two things that I love about this film. Firstly the real paintings were used (not prints) throughout most of the film. They are beautifully shot closeup. Secondly the music score by Miklos Rozsa is sublime. When the paintings and music are combined, well words cannot do justice.
There are a number of scenes where a shot seques from Van Gogh actually painting one of his masterpieces to the painting itself. Again this is marvellous stuff.
Naturally the acting is good, Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn spark well off each other and rest of the cast are all good.
But I have to come back to the paintings and the music...
Movie Review: Lust for Life
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on Irving Stone's popular book, Minnelli's beautiful, vibrant film tracks Van Gogh's tragic journey into obsessive madness with unusual perceptiveness and insight. Douglas's fiery performance is a career peak, but Oscar winner Anthony Quinn nearly steals his thunder with a brief but indelible turn as Gauguin. Minnelli filmed on location in Holland and France, even borrowing actual Van Gogh works to use in the production. The result is a compelling, inspiring drama about the hazy border between brilliance and insanity.Movie Review: Van Gogh --A Portrait
Summary: 5 Stars
Lust for Life is a superior production of the life of Vincent Van Gogh. Thoughout school I had the impression that Van Gogh was a mad man and this production presents the trials and tribulations of a passionate brillant man who had health issues. Our world today allows people to be "more human" than the world of yesteryear. I highly recommend this film for anyone who has compassion for art and or anyone who appreciates the difficulty of dealing with daily life.Movie Review: A Great Film and Kirk Douglas' Best Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a true treasure and deserves the highest praise. The movie was made with much respect for both painters Van Gogh and Gauguin. And it shows. Whenever I have viewed it, it has made me want to be right there as the story really happened. I cannot say that for any other film I have seen. I'm very happy it is finally being released on DVD in widescreen 1/31/06. A nice 50 year anniversary treat!