The movie definitely deserves a watch, more so if you enjoyed Citizen Kane as it delivers numerous homages and easter eggs.
IF you are someone who just wants to watch Mank for what it is, there are numerous elements captured well in the narrative - the great depression, worker unions, candid reflections on production studios, and most importantly character sketches which represent the period.
Some areas I felt which could have been written better is Mank's character itself - he is either glorified or always paid attention to - which made it difficult for me to accept the characterisation in its full sense of a writer behind Citizen Kane.
Garry Oldman fits in the role effortlessly but his characterisation left more to be desired.
I also wished the movie was shot in letterbox 4:3 as Citizen Kane instead of widescreen...somehow dint fit in well atleast for me!
IF you are someone who just wants to watch Mank for what it is, there are numerous elements captured well in the narrative - the great depression, worker unions, candid reflections on production studios, and most importantly character sketches which represent the period.
Some areas I felt which could have been written better is Mank's character itself - he is either glorified or always paid attention to - which made it difficult for me to accept the characterisation in its full sense of a writer behind Citizen Kane.
Garry Oldman fits in the role effortlessly but his characterisation left more to be desired.
I also wished the movie was shot in letterbox 4:3 as Citizen Kane instead of widescreen...somehow dint fit in well atleast for me!