Pollock
Directed by and starring Academy Award® nominee (for Best Actor) Ed Harris (The Truman Show, The Rock), Pollock is a beautifully crafted, stunning drama about the legendary American painter Jackson Pollock.
Fellow artists and lovers Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner are at the center of New York's 1940s art scene, but as Krasner neglects he work to push Pollock's career forward, Pollock begins to unravel emotionally. Pollock and Krasner escape to the country and marry, and soon, Pollock creates work that makes him the first internationally-famous modern painter in America. But with fame and fortune comes a volatile temper and severe self-doubt; before long, Pollock's life threatens to explode. Featuring exceptional performances by a stellar cast, including Academy Award® winner Maria Gay Harden (Meet Joe Black, The First Wives Club), Amy Madigan (Field Of Dreams, Uncle Buck), Val Kilmer (The Saint, Heat) and Jennifer Connelly (Requiem For A Dream).
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"A True Portrait of Life and Art." - movie_goer
Unique, well-directed and acted biopic concerning the troubled artist Jackson Pollock (Ed Harris), his relationship with his wife (Marcia Gay Harden), and how his internal demons cut a brilliant career short.
While in some ways it is predictable, including a disturbing final act, the film contains a hypnotic quality about it thanks to an insanely possessed Harris, who is just splendid and you can tell he is very passionate about this particular person. The movie does have a tendency to drift into self-indulgence, especially in it's latter half, but Harris' portrayal remains tenacious and magnetic despite all the problems this movie possesses.It’s an actors’ movie, with Harris in good form and Harden going all the way for winning an oscars!! - moviemonger
How many times have gallery-goers looked at a canvas by Jackson Pollock and thought, 'A five-year-old kid could have done that'? But, as this biopic shows, Pollock didn't come up with his trademark style of splatters and splashes overnight - it took years of mental torture and anguish. Jackson Pollock is the proverbial artist struggling with his talent and his alcoholism when he meets Lee Krasner, who, despite his tantrums is able to provide the support he needs. Ed Harris bears an uncanny likeness to the painter, which may be one reason why he has been trying for years to turn this life story into his directorial debut, and Marcia Gay Harden's performance as Pollock's long-suffering partner, Lee Krasner, deserves better than the snooty surprise that greeted her Oscar victory. However, it is, unfortunately, a typical biopic treatment - a self-doubting, explosive subject tries the patience of those who love him, but eventually triumphs over adversity.Fascinating portrayal of the creative mind... - robdef
This movie just proves that Ed Harris is one of the best American actors working today. His heartbreaking portrayal of tortured artist Jackson Pollock could have been standard fare, except that you get pulled deep into the mind of a man who can't find peace within himself except when he's painting.
Harris directs this movie efficiently and with no wasted scenes. Watching Pollock paint and seeing the final results, allow for a mesmerizing look into the work of a man who was always pushing boundaries, with results both great and tragic.
Marcia Gay Harden's performance as Lee Krasner is one that is definitely tragic because she is the only one who truly sees what Pollock has to offer and tries to nurture it, knowing that ultimately, her love will not be enough to make him happy. It's a gripping and relentless performance and her Oscar win is very much deserved.
There were moments in this wonderful film when I truly felt I understood Jackson Pollock. Like all great artists, his soul is laid bare for all to see. Unfortunately, this artist wasn't ready to let anyone in.
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"A True Portrait of Life and Art." - movie_goer
Unique, well-directed and acted biopic concerning the troubled artist Jackson Pollock (Ed Harris), his relationship with his wife (Marcia Gay Harden), and how his internal demons cut a brilliant career short.
While in some ways it is predictable, including ...It’s an actors’ movie, with Harris in good form and Harden going all the way for winning an oscars!! - moviemonger
How many times have gallery-goers looked at a canvas by Jackson Pollock and thought, 'A five-year-old kid could have done that'? But, as this biopic shows, Pollock didn't come up with his trademark style of splatters and splashes overnight - it took years ...Fascinating portrayal of the creative mind... - robdef
This movie just proves that Ed Harris is one of the best American actors working today. His heartbreaking portrayal of tortured artist Jackson Pollock could have been standard fare, except that you get pulled deep into the mind of a man who can't find peace ...