A fun and engaging depiction of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz's role as writer of "Citizen Kane", "Mank" appeals with the sophistication and verbal play of golden age Hollywood. Shot in attractive black and white the film shows the inner workings of the movie business and the characters involved that make it tick. Gary Oldman is a natural as the alcoholic and endearingly clever Mankiewicz as he wrestles with a deadline and his principles to get his point across. The rest of the cast deliver in seamless support. But the real star of the show is the smart and witty script that keeps the viewer on board with its scintillating back and forths and endless repartee. While no classic this is one of the more entertaining and watchable flicks of recent times. Who said writers are boring?
Review of Mank
