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McKellen: Playing the Part
Description
The film presents a unique realistic look around a unique journey through the key milestones of McKellen's life from early childhood to a life transformed into a true legend in the world. The film seems to shed more light on that legend, showing an abundance of photography from McKellen's own albums and cinematic scenes, which are an important part of his deep artistic life.
The film presents a unique realistic look around a unique journey through the key milestones of McKellen's life from early childhood to a life transformed into a true legend in the world. The film seems to shed more light on that legend, showing an abundance of photography from McKellen's own albums and cinematic scenes, which are an important part of his deep artistic life.
Actors:
Lynn Redgrave,
Scott Chambers,
Patrick Stewart,
Frances Barber,
Colleen Dewhurst,
Penny Clapcott,
Ian McKellen,
Milo Parker,
Morgan Watkins,
Luke Evans,
Margaret Thatcher,
...»
Lynn Redgrave
8 March 1943, Marylebone, London, England, UK
Scott Chambers
5 March 1994, London, England, UK
Patrick Stewart
13 July 1940, Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Frances Barber
13 May 1958, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
Colleen Dewhurst
3 June 1924, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Penny Clapcott
Ian McKellen
25 May 1939, Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
Milo Parker
Morgan Watkins
Luke Evans
15 April 1979, Pontypool, Wales, UK
Margaret Thatcher
13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Genre:
Biography, Documentary
Director:
Joe Stephenson
Country:
United Kingdom
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September 04, 2018
A captivating insight into the life and times of a much beloved stage and screen actor...
November 13, 2017
Eben Bolter's almost expressionist lighting gives the red-chair interviews a theatrical warmth. The editing, like the acting, is impressively off-handed in the recreated scenes, which flip by like quickly turned pages in a book of memories.
September 04, 2018
Essentially based around a single interview, Playing the Part allows McKellen's avuncular personality, warmth and wicked humour to shine.
September 26, 2018
A comprehensive and entertaining enough overview ... [but] Sir Ian deserves at least two hours ... it's a bit of everything in 92 minutes, and as such, it's completely entertaining, charming and lovely while also being annoyingly unsatisfying.
September 05, 2018
What a treat it is to have the Oscar-award winner telling his own story in his own words.
September 21, 2018
The film, filled with photographs and clips from McKellen's films, is a revealing insight into an important contributor to theatre and cinema.
May 25, 2018
The thrilling clips here of his big Shakespearean roles are worth the price of a ticket alone.
October 03, 2018
It's a must-see for any fan, and, be honest, is there anyone who's not an Ian McKellen fan?
September 06, 2018
McKellen: Playing the Part is a celebration of a life particularly well-lived. McKellen emerges as a clear-eyed, impish, utterly professional and pragmatic optimist.
February 28, 2019
An essential watch for both fans of McKellen and those interested in an experienced actor's perspective as a whole.
September 20, 2018
Endlessly fascinating and well crafted, McKellen: Playing The Part burrows deep into the mind of its subject, and the craft of acting itself.
September 26, 2018
McKellen's rich turn of phrase and self-deprecating expertise with building the perfect anecdote makes him tremendous company throughout here.