Me and Orson Welles(DVD)
Buying option
takealot.com
Best Deal
In stockThe Story
Set in 1930s New York, Richard Linklater's period drama follows young actor Richard Samuels (Zac Efron) as he becomes entangled with the legendary Mercury Theatre Company on the eve of Orson Welles's groundbreaking production of Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. Over the course of a week, Richard navigates a whirlwind romance with the captivating Sonja Jones (Claire Danes) and learns to handle the brilliant but volatile Orson Welles (Christian McKay).
add_circle The Upside
- check Engaging period setting and authentic depiction of 1930s theatre
- check Strong performances from the cast, especially Christian McKay as Orson Welles
- check Insightful look into the creative process and ego of a genius
remove_circle The Downside
- close May appeal more to theatre enthusiasts than general audiences
- close Pacing can be slow for some viewers
- close Limited action or spectacle
Specifications & features
Key features
- check_circle Directed by Richard Linklater
- check_circle Starring Zac Efron, Claire Danes, and Christian McKay
- check_circle Set in the theatrical world of 1930s New York
- check_circle Based on the novel by Robert Kaplow
- check_circle Behind-the-scenes look at Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre
Specifications
Format
DVD
Genre
Drama, History
Rating
PG-13
Release Date
2008
Tags
Loading more…
End of feed
Could not load more items
Keep discovering
Sign in to browse more of your personalised feed (new accounts use social login).