Pollock (2000) [DVD, Special Edition]
Key Information
Available Formats
DVD: Special Edition
Languages
Original Language
English
DVD Editions
VHS Editions
Credits
Screenwriter
Susan Emshwiller
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews
(02/16/2001, p.37, Roger Ebert): "...It contains all of the hum and buzz of the postwar New York art world....POLLOCK is confident, insightful work -- one of the year's best films..."
Quotes from the Movie
Quotes from the Movie
"I don't use the accident, because I deny the accident."--Jackson Pollock (Ed Harris) to an interviewer <br> <br> "I'm not the phony; you're the phony."--Pollock repeatedly whispering in the ear of the filmmaker documenting his painting
User Reviews
by ulsterscot on Jan 7, 2007
| Pros |
Good recreation of artistic America in the 1940s and 50s. |
| Cons |
Slow going, ultimately depressing, and frustrating in not getting us to understand a troubled soul. |
| Bottom Line |
Slow starting, has good period detail, but frustrates the viewer in never really revealing what makes the main character tick. |
by WilliamJones on Mar 2, 2004
| Pros |
Ed Harris and Marcia Gay Harden's convincing performances |
| Cons |
Weak script |
| Bottom Line |
Some terrific moments lost in poor overall presentation. |
by telynor on Sep 21, 2003
| Pros |
Ed Harris. Having the guts to show that art is work. |
| Cons |
Spousal abuse. Pee'ing in a fireplace. Much drunkeness. |
| Bottom Line |
Goes a bit too far in some spots, not enough in others, so unless you're really into art, skip it. |
by rcalig on Nov 17, 2002
| Pros |
Excellent biopic of great artist with superb acting, writing and directing |
| Cons |
Some may find movie too intense or depressing |
| Bottom Line |
I would recommend Pollock as an unflinching portrait of this tortured artist's life. A must see for the performances of Ed Harris and Marcia Gay Harden. |
by fuche_bu on Jun 19, 2002
| Pros |
a startling recreation of a great American artist |
| Cons |
only a partial tale. |
| Bottom Line |
A good flick for fans of Jackson Pollock or Ed Harris. The likeness between the two is amazing. |
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