Mank is a technical symphony and a bit up its own ass, making it an ideal film for film buffs. Set in the heart of Hollywood's golden age, Mank tells the origin story of the iconic film, Citizen Kane. For a cinephile, that is already cause of intrigue, but director darling David Fincher at the helm makes it a perfect storm. Fincher pulls out every 1930s trick in the book to immerse his audience in the time period. The elegant score, classic fades and stark lighting all contribute to this expert homage. On top of that, Fincher's trademark methodical camera movement is artful and precise without calling attention to itself.
Only Fincher could tell such an understated story in such an intentionally dry way and have it land with absolute poise. Throw in Gary Oldman's razor-sharp performance to build around and we have ourselves a rock solid production. In general, Mank may not be a blockbuster that will have the masses raving; it is, however, a sophisticated commemoration that will fascinate experienced viewers.
Writing: 9/10
Direction: 10/10
Cinematography: 9/10
Acting: 8/10
Editing: 9/10
Sound: 9/10
Score/Soundtrack: 10/10
Production Design: 10/10
Casting: 9/10
Effects: 7/10
Overall Score: 9.0/10
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