Mank

Netflix | Release Date: November 13, 2020

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 258 Ratings

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FadeBlackDec 10, 2020

I did not find it enjoyable. I can appreciate that they recreated a very detailed and believable time period, and although as a writer myself I can appreciate the importance of telling this story about the battle of credits...there was veryI did not find it enjoyable. I can appreciate that they recreated a very detailed and believable time period, and although as a writer myself I can appreciate the importance of telling this story about the battle of credits...there was very little of anything I could consider drama and moments inviting emotional investment. It just did not move me.… Expand

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eldepicDec 9, 2020

Mank was crafted with excellent filmmaking that paid a great homage with its perfect atmosphere. However, snappy dialogues, good scoring, and Amanda Seyfried was unable to counter the bleary & weak direction it took from the uncentered andMank was crafted with excellent filmmaking that paid a great homage with its perfect atmosphere. However, snappy dialogues, good scoring, and Amanda Seyfried was unable to counter the bleary & weak direction it took from the uncentered and overlapping narratives.… Expand

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mohammadhoseinjDec 4, 2020

MANK (2020) is not an awful film. It has a lot of great shots and technical achievements. But Damn. This film is overrated. Really, Really, Overrated. and that script? Yikes.

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everettDec 6, 2020

I was touched that Fincher paid tribute to his father by making this movie from his script. I even did the homework beforehand, having been warned that the film wouldn't make much sense if I didn't; but, having been an industry writerI was touched that Fincher paid tribute to his father by making this movie from his script. I even did the homework beforehand, having been warned that the film wouldn't make much sense if I didn't; but, having been an industry writer myself, I did wonder: It should be there in the film, whether it's a period piece or not. That's the writer's job. Great films find a way to work it all in. Nonetheless, I looked forward to it. But I have to say that, despite some fine performances, this film is very overrated. Besides being esoteric, it's so repetitive (e.g., we know immediately that Mank's an alcoholic yet it's hammered home time and time again); it's overly long; at least half of the characters are redundantly stereotypical; and worst of all, at least for me, the characters fail to engage. I just didn't care about them. Oh, maybe Mank near the end (a few good lines that I could certainly identify with), but his clever flippant dialogue throughout the movie was tiresome and, again, repetitive. What a shame, to have so much talent given over to material that very few can understand or justify giving 2 hrs. 11 min. to. I wish I didn't feel this way. But I also wish the reviewers who fall all over themselves to praise this film, anxious to appear "in the know," would keep in mind that non-industry viewers are hungry for meaningful, compelling stories with relatable, well-drawn characters. Fine material with high production values so rarely gets made these days. Even original material that's simply entertaining has a place in these dark times. Me? I kept checking to see how soon it would be over.… Expand

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PanchogulApr 27, 2021

Una decepción viniendo del gran David Fincher, primero destacando lo bueno, a nivel técnico es una odisea, tanto el sonido como la imagen dan la sensación de ver una película de la época en la que está ambientada, a nivel actoral está bienUna decepción viniendo del gran David Fincher, primero destacando lo bueno, a nivel técnico es una odisea, tanto el sonido como la imagen dan la sensación de ver una película de la época en la que está ambientada, a nivel actoral está bien pero no excelente, ahora lo malo, es aburrida, fastidiosa, vacía y monótona.… Expand

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lipinoDec 29, 2020

A chore to get through. I was hoping for a realistic depiction of events, but it's just a bad impression of old movies. The dialogue is ridiculous witty drivel, devoid of the charm of the golden era. If I wanted to see a classic movie, I'dA chore to get through. I was hoping for a realistic depiction of events, but it's just a bad impression of old movies. The dialogue is ridiculous witty drivel, devoid of the charm of the golden era. If I wanted to see a classic movie, I'd watch one. This is like watching a Beatles cover band.… Expand

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Camwhit0196Feb 27, 2021

This movie looks great, is acted well, directed masterfully, and yet i found myself not caring about anybody or anything that happened

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Mauro_LanariDec 6, 2020

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Philological essay on massmediology between Benjamin and Debord applied to the politics of "House of Cards", Fincher is so busy analyzing the past to judge the present that he obfuscates Welles with his [self-]criticism of(Mauro Lanari)
Philological essay on massmediology between Benjamin and Debord applied to the politics of "House of Cards", Fincher is so busy analyzing the past to judge the present that he obfuscates Welles with his [self-]criticism of Prometheanism. Reznor's soundtrack is pretty awful.… Expand

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megomikeJan 20, 2021

Mank is a film written by Jack Fincher, and directed by the immeasurable and courageous David Fincher (Se7en, Social Network, Gone Girl). A film, taking place at RKO Pictures in the 1940s, that pokes at the essences of the cinematic heroesMank is a film written by Jack Fincher, and directed by the immeasurable and courageous David Fincher (Se7en, Social Network, Gone Girl). A film, taking place at RKO Pictures in the 1940s, that pokes at the essences of the cinematic heroes of years’ past can be viewed as no less than heroic. But the story itself, one of fine pedigree, ends up being nothing more than a well-acted study in monotony. Unforgettable performances by this top notch acting crew include brilliant Oscar Winner Gary Oldman (Dracula, Tinker Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and Darkest Hour), Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia, Mean Girls), Sam Troughton as a slightly believable John Houseman, and a perfect performance by Tom Burke as Orson Welles, easily the most impressive acting past Oldman himself. Ferdinand Kingsley as Irving Thalber is a revelation! Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails does the score. Mank follows the days and months of hopeless alcoholic Herman Mankiewicz, as he is chosen by wunderkind Orsen Welles to pen his next great masterpiece. Mankiewicz, or, Mank as he is referred to, works within his own constraints having recently experienced an automobile accident that has rendered him lame. Not to be constrained by physical limitations, the perpetually inebriated Mank requires the absolute best from his entourage to assist him in completing his rushed opus, Citizen Kane. At all points along the journey his support team of lovers and professionals endure Mank’s idiosyncrasies to bring out his best and complete the masterpiece that would become Citizen Kane, such as it is. I will say, as a former student of theatre, that the performances throughout this film are miraculous, and almost make this a film worth watching. But, as a critic, and in full honesty, unless you are an extreme fan of the original subject matter, or an actor seeking to find the pure nuances of pure theater, then I would struggle to recommend this movie as enjoyable. For a date night where neither party truly wants to watch fine cinema, yes. For an auteur looking to advance her or his craft, yes. If you are looking to lose yourself in fictional bliss for two hours and solve the mysteries of life however, no. I expect many of the cast and likely the film itself to garner much recognition by the Academy in 2021, and well deserved. The performances are the only thing this incredibly slow and boring story have to offer. Look for Oldman, Seyfried as Marion, an irrelevant love interest, Burke and Kingsley to receive proper attention by the Oscar voters. But while Iexpect the film to garner many award nominations due to the theme of historical drama, I’m not prepared to recommend this film for any reason outside of the masterful performances of its actors in a largely boring tale. I give this film 3/5 stars solely on the strength of its actors.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 4, 2021

The film that traces the birth of "Citizen Kane" and the events that his famous screenwriter had to face is a show of directorial strength by Fincher who shoots this film so that it looks like it was shot in the 1940s. It turns out to be asThe film that traces the birth of "Citizen Kane" and the events that his famous screenwriter had to face is a show of directorial strength by Fincher who shoots this film so that it looks like it was shot in the 1940s. It turns out to be as technical as it is cold.… Expand

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