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The film is based on a true story about the romance of the famous Errol Flynn (Kevin Kline) and an obscure "actress" Beverly Aadland (Dakota Fanning). The film starts after his death so it can utilize narration of the mother Florence Aadland (Susan Sarandon). The flashbacks start when Flynn sees her as a background dance for Gene Kelly' "Marjorie Morningstar" released in 1958. Flynn was apparently unaware or didn't care that she was a minor at the onset. Mom, a former dancer, eventually encourages the relationship.
This was a major tabloid event. Monica Lewinsky was not the first young woman to be "misunderstood" and have her name dragged in the mud. Beverly Aadland is seen as being less talented than Kristen Stewart, if possible. I thought the female acting was good. Kline as Flynn was boring. I was excited as I love films of the era, "My Week with Marilyn" or 'Hitchcock" just to name two. This one didn't seem to measure up. Where was the climax scene? There were no great scenes and there were slow scenes. 3 Stars.
Guide: Brief sex scene. Kline nearly naked except for a hat. IMDB claims 2 F-bombs that I missed although I caught the "C" word and an SOB.
score 6/10
nogodnomasters 16 June 2019
Reprint: https://www.imdb.com/review/rw4938711/ |
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1-12-2019 07:52:02