Review of The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) by George T — 05 Feb 2008
An unexpected pleasure. Imagine a documentary written and voiced by Paul Daniels, about Paul Daniels. You'd think it would be self-assured and possibly odious, right? Well, Robert Evans is Paul Daniels; he thinks he's it.
A great film producer with some amazing credits to his name, an acting career that is more than impressive, and an early marriage to the talented and beautiful Ali MacGraw. But Evans documents his failings with truth and honesty.
He's a man who knows he has screwed up his life time and time again, and as the viewers of this film, we are let into his personal misery. The film tells a story of success tainted by failiure, a life spent reflecting on what was and what could have been.
Evans serves as narrator, and his deep tones place the viewer into a life spent holding regret at arm's length. Whilst the film is edited to show an individual that essentially feels a great amount of sorrow, the extras show the true side of Evans; he's been there, done her, and denies everything else.
This review of The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002) was written by George T on 05 Feb 2008.
The Kid Stays in the Picture has generally received positive reviews.
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