Simone, the tale of a down-and-out director (Pacino) who creates a synthetic actress, is a marvelous film. It's unfortunate that it slipped though the cracks of the late summer movie market, and failed to do well at the box office. The film is an examination of Hollywood, movie stars and the media. It fearlessly blasts the often stupid and excessive nature of the American film industry.
Al Pacino gives an excellent performance, and is supported by equally great work from Cathrine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood and Winona Ryder. Simone is certainly Oscar material, but don't expect to see any nominations, as the film also comments, briefly, on the absurdity of the annual Oscar Buzz'.
A shining film about filmmaking, Simone will, in time, hopefully attain the recognition it deserves.
Al Pacino gives an excellent performance, and is supported by equally great work from Cathrine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood and Winona Ryder. Simone is certainly Oscar material, but don't expect to see any nominations, as the film also comments, briefly, on the absurdity of the annual Oscar Buzz'.
A shining film about filmmaking, Simone will, in time, hopefully attain the recognition it deserves.