Pollock (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Pollock (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Art minus hollywood frills
Summary: 5 Stars
There is no simple way to label this film any more than there is a an easy way to describe its subject. Pollock was a fascinating person and the movie does an excellent job in describing how his paintings evolved. It's educational, in fact, gloriously so, but the film goes so much farther than that. Ed Harris and Marcia Gay Harden seem born for their roles (even the Academy Awards acknowledged that) The lives of the artists were quite complicated enough without some ham-handed writer from the factory trying to liven them up. The sensitivity and craftsmanship of everyone involved, from the producers and director on down show deep respect for Pollock and his genius and we get a wonderful dose of Pollock's works from the beginning on. This isn't just a film for art lovers - it'sa great film in itself and I highly recommend it.Movie Review: An intense journey into the world of a first-class artist
Summary: 5 Stars
I was not a great fan of Jackson Pollock's work up until I saw this marvelous movie. Ed Harris does a brilliant job of bringing Pollock's life and personality to the screen. Also worthy of praise is Marcia Gay Harden, for her strong performance that is completely on par with Harris. This film is intense, funny, heart-breaking, and eye-opening all in the same breath and the way that Harris can show the immense urgency of the creative process is astounding. Most artists will tell you that there comes a moment when working, that nothing else in the world matters, you focus on nothing but the work, and you feel completely free from any earthly restraints. Even if you're not an artist, you will understand that feeling from watching this film. It's too bad that amazing films, such as this one, don't come along very often.Movie Review: Surprisingly, the Best picture of 2000
Summary: 5 Stars
Absolutely stunning performances by Ed Harris and Marcia Gay Harden. An inteligent script that investigates the lines between life and art, art and interpretation, and madness and genius. Finally, a brilliant directing job by Ed Harris. Not an absolutely GREAT film, but very close and in a week year for the Academy this should have easily won a Best Actor and Best Director award for Harris and probably a Best Picture award for the movie. At least Harden was recognized. Even if you dont like hart this movie is worth watching for 1)its example as one of the best biopics of all time 2)exploration of the makings of great art (be it literature, jazz, or whatever). Dont miss this movieMovie Review: The Passion of Pollock
Summary: 5 Stars
It is great to see a film that demonstrates the ingenuity of artists. Ed Harris stars and directs in this portrait of a famous painter who struggled with innovation and booze to create some of the most ground-breaking art between Picasso and Warhol. The portrait is in the details. Especially his artist wife, Lee Krasner (Marcia Gay Harden) believed in him enough to put up with his sporadic abuse and alcohol. His biological family believed in the basics and hardly embraced his profession or his genius. But nothing seemed like enough for him, either. Passionate and fascinating, 'Pollock' is more than a paint-by-numbers work of the life and art of a genius.Movie Review: Amazing, amazing film
Summary: 5 Stars
Jackson Pollock's life was so fascinating and came to a tragic end, but what most people don't know is Pollock's struggles and frame of mind while he was living. Ed Harris, who also directed the film, does a beautiful and complete job of letting the audience know who Pollock was. This was a man whose art was really the only outlet he had, the only way of feeling worth and truth, and Harris is such a talented actor that we can feel Pollock and side with his problems. Marcia Gay Harden delivers as well, as Pollock's wife. If you appreciate art and appreciate Pollock, see this movie. It's very worth it.