Final Portrait

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Final Portrait

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Released Mar 23, 2018

1h 30m

Biography

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Drama

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In 1964, American writer James Lord is asked to sit for a portrait by artist Alberto Giacometti.

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Final Portrait finds writer-director Stanley Tucci patiently telling a quietly absorbing story, brought to life by a talented ensemble led by Geoffrey Rush and Armie Hammer.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Geoffrey Rush so excels at playing real-life figures... that one welcomes the very idea of him as sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti.

Mar 5, 2020

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

Stop me if you've heard this one before (no, seriously. stop me). A depraved creative genius is on a quest to find artistic value in living, treating everyone around 'him' like sh*t in the process.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 27, 2018

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

It's always interesting to ask artists how they know their work is finished. Whatever else goes on this "Final Portrait," Tucci captures that struggle perfectly.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 19, 2018

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Jason Adams

My New Plaid Pants

In its ordinariness, in its bemused honesty about the very real business of having the nerve to plunk one's self down and think anybody cares enough to eventually look and then making something from start to finish, it's better than what we're used to

Jan 14, 2022

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

Given the talent involved in Final Portrait, it's a real shame it's not better, or at least has a point.

Rated: C

Aug 21, 2021

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Vladan Petkovic

Cineuropa

Final Portrait leaves the viewer with the feeling that he or she might as well have caught it on TV. And for a movie about a great painter and sculptor, this is not a recommendation.

Sep 3, 2020

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Gareth v

Geoffrey Rush is always a pleasure to watch, but he can't make up for how boring & self-indulgent this movie is.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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isla s

This is quite a philosophical watch. Its a slow paced film and may bore some people but I liked it in terms of the characters, with the eccentric Alberto Giacometti and his curious final subject, the art lover James Lord. Its a bit of a thoughtful watch, with some good dialogue and I found it intriguing seeing how the two main characters got on and regarded each other as the days went by, while he worked on his painting. Its partially subtitled, being set in France, so thats worth knowing in case subtitles are a bit put off to you but it didn't especially bother me. The majority of the dialogue is in English, with the two main characters obviously talking in English, so subtitles are only present some of the time. There is definitely a cat and mouse aspect to the painter and the, I suppose, paintee. There is an element of fragility and of stubbornness present too but I won't say anymore so as not to risk giving any spoilers. I quite liked the musical score, with numerous classical pieces played, that helped to heighten the viewers sense of the characters state of mind at the time. I'd recommend this film if your ok with slow paced, partially subtitled films.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Frances H

Such a delightful film about the vagaries of the artistic mind and how incomprehensible that mind is to a person who doesn't see with the same vision. Loved it--a real tour d' force of Hammer and Rush playing off one another!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/19

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Audience Member

Story, a total waste of your time. Acting, great. That's why there is a star. A bit cruel as Armie and Geoffrey were both great actors. But it needed a better story.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/20/19

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Audience Member

Slow burn study on the artistic and creative process, with precise and enjoyable performances.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/18

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Audience Member

Overall, I found this film positive. The biggest highlights are watching an outstanding portrayal of Alberto from Geoffrey Rush and witnessing a dramatic story of unexpected friendship. The directional choices for some of the filming and editing ended up becoming a bigger distraction to certain key moments to the story. - Finesse Movie Reviews

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Synopsis

In 1964, American writer James Lord is asked to sit for a portrait by artist Alberto Giacometti.

Director: Stanley Tucci
Producer: Nik Bower, Gail Egan, Ilann Girard
Screenwriter: Stanley Tucci
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Potboiler Productions, Arsam International, Riverstone Pictures
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $460.9K
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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