Review of Pollock (2000) by Evie E — 19 Feb 2007
8/10.
Who is a true artist? How could you define a great artist? Is understanding art also an art? Mental sickness and art... the gifted troubled ones that leave us awe struck by means of their art. These are some of the many issues in this film. And it doesn't fail to do justice to the reality of being an artist.
This movie is about a genius, Jackson Pollock, who like any genius has a dark side, an Achilles' heel, which is a mental sickness worsened by a drinking problem. It's also an accurate portrayal of the feelings of someone who fell in love with the man behind the artwork. Lee Kresner, wife an emotional supporter of the artist, is the loyal and faithful woman who stood by Pollock's side in his worst moments, and who made it possible for her husband to succeed in the changing world of art.
Ed Harris performance is 10/10. Whoever knows someone with such a complex mind as Pollock's, knows how well crafted his interpretation was. Marcia Gay Harden is terrific and also deserves a 10/10 for her performance.
This film is a captivating introduction to Jackson Pollock's art.
This review of Pollock (2000) was written by Evie E on 19 Feb 2007.
Pollock has generally received positive reviews.
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