FINAL PORTRAIT
The story of Swiss painter and sculptor Alberto Giacometti.
Director:
Stanley Tucci
Cast:
Armie Hammer, Clémence Poésy, Tony Shalhoub
Screenplay:
Stanley Tucci
Screening Date:
Mar 10, 2018
Studio:
Sony Pictures Classics
Running Time:
90 Minutes
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.1% | 24.3% | 29.2% | 19.5% | 12.1% |
“Beautifully shot and acted, and I loved the script as well.”
“A film needs tension and there was not enough. I did like finding out more about Giacometti’s life, he became more real to me.”
“A sumptuously told story of art. Geoffrey Rush’s reactions were fabulous.”
“A well made, but boring film. I cared only about Geoffrey Rush’s acting challenge for this film. It was all too one note. The driving question I had was why did Stanley Tucci think this was important for us to know or see? And when will this flat film end?”
“I loved this film. Like a cinematic painting it presents a portrait of an artist while performing his art. Gone are back stories, plot mechanics and three-act structure. But you come away with a marvelous depiction of Giacometti and how he created his art.”
“The Artist gets an artistic license to act badly and be self-centered and self-absorbed. Amazing to live on your own terms with regard for only one’s own needs and desires."
“The film is a success in many ways. Acting? Brilliant. Story? Well don’t judge it by normal screenwriting formulas. This is an ‘art’ film in every way, abandoning normal conventions to suit the subject matter, and I want to see it again.”
“As tedious as it probably was to sit for the portrait some interesting insights into the artist would have been good. Does one have to be so neurotic to be creative?”
“An interesting look at an artist."
“Movie was less interesting than the discussion. Too slow and I didn’t care about anyone in the movie.”
“I loved this fly on the wall film! A great and informative glimpse at the artist, his time, his relationships and his process. Indulgent? Are you serious? You might as well characterize any artist’s work as self indulgent. This was neither a puff piece nor a vanity work. It was a world in miniature.”
“An interesting film, but not likely to appeal to a wide nor even a considerable audience due to its frustrating feeling. The most remarkable thing about this film is how much Armie Hammer’s voice mimics John Hamm’s voice. All the voice over work was dead on John Hamm.”
“I will never look at his art the same way again. Very crazy guy.”
“Reminded me of when I posed and what happened of those paintings and artists.”
“I can never look at a Giacometti painting without thinking of this film. A tortured soul. Film gives you a glimpse into the artist’s process. He must have really wanted that portrait. Nicely paced with good use of music. Even though I recommend it with hesitation I think it was a wonderful film. Great parts for actors. But yes that line about killing himself after raping and killing two women was horrific!”
“Parts of this film was watching paint dry. Overall I was interested. It could have been more engaging. If there was more of an exploration of why the characters acted as they did. Why did others accept his indulgence, lack of sympathy and indifference? What is Giacometti’s place in the world of art?”
“Interesting but slow. All about process and being true to himself and his art”
“I loved the location shots. You get to see why people are able to put up with his quirks. I loved Tony Shalhoub.”
“A great companion piece to BIG NIGHT, except instead of food we have paintings. Each are unique works that require craft and talent and perseverance and maybe a little bit of crazy.”
If you'd like to know more about the film...
Check out this piece on how Alberto Giacometti became the world's most expensive sculptor:
https://news.artnet.com/market/giacometti-art-market-980489
Learn more about the life of James Lord:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/28/arts/design/28lord.html
Take a look at "Chariot", a Giacometti sculpture that sold for over $100 million:
https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/the-hundred-million-dollar-g...
Read about why FINAL PORTRAIT was so personal for director STANLEY TUCCI, even though it's the first of his films he hasn't acted in:
http://www.noted.co.nz/culture/movies/stanley-tucci-on-his-new-passion-p...
