Me and Orson Welles

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Audience Member Even after 15 years it’s a brilliant work of art! Zac Efron once again proves he can make it as a top-notch actor it has a great atmosphere, brilliant writing, superb acting, cool lighting and the performances are unbelievably good it's the kind of buddy flick that puts all kinds of relationships to the test to acheive an impossible goal Orson Welles is projected as the confident, arrogant director willing to make whatever sacrifices to get to the finish line Claire Danes is wonderful as well Zac Efron really portays Richard containing all the hope and optimism making it in the real world of acting I like that the ending was still generous even though it seems somewhat cheating the light-heartedness its a shame this didn't get more recognition when it was released and it should have expanded to a wider audience its the kind of movie that shows that people still do what they do even when something bigger is taking place this is a must-see movie Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Audience Member 2.9/5 nice period price Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/23/21 Full Review camille l Comme d'habitude, Richard Linklater n'a besoin que d'une petite idée toute bête pour réaliser un film tout à fait remarquable. Ici, il parle d'une rencontre entre Orson Welles (Christian McKay est formidable) et un comédien de théâtre aux dents longues joué par un excellent Zac Efron. Et il arrive, de fil en aiguille, avec des dialogues ciselés, des seconds rôles maîtrisés et surtout une virtuosité dans le coming-of-age movie à nous intéresser à cette rencontre. Me & Orson Welles ne rentrera jamais dans les annales mais en temps que tel, c'est un film tout à fait sympathique, à l'image de son auteur. Très belle surprise. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review dave s Me and Orson Welles is odd in the sense that everything in the film seems to be dwarfed, to the obvious detriment of the movie, by a single performance. Christian McKay is spectacular as Orson Welles, capturing virtually every nuance of the mercurial force that Welles was, the pompous but brilliant and inspirational actor and director. While the film focuses on budding actor Richard (Zac Efron) and his love for both the theatre and his co-worker Sonja (Claire Danes), the only scenes that truly elevate above the mundane are those where Welles is present. Sure, the movie has nice period details and is an interesting look at Welles' Mercury Theatre, but is ultimately pretty forgettable, with the exception of McKay's electric performance. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member McKay's performance is as golden and virtuosic as the man he portrays, yet I can't help but feel he's miscast in a way that completely alters Welles' dynamic with the rest of the Mercury, solely on account of the fact that McKay is 15 years senior to the 22yo historical figure being played. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Uncanny portrayal of the young Orson Welles. Oh, and Linklater is a genius. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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