A powerful, chilling, and affecting study of one man's dying fall.

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ivans xtc. (2002)
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Reviews Counted:28
Fresh:21
Rotten:7
Average Rating:6.8/10
Theatrical Release:Jun 7, 2002 Limited
Synopsis: The son of legendary director John Huston and brother to Academy Award winner Angelica Huston, Danny Huston gives a break through performance of a man who presumably has the perfect Hollywood life,... The son of legendary director John Huston and brother to Academy Award winner Angelica Huston, Danny Huston gives a break through performance of a man who presumably has the perfect Hollywood life, but reexamines his existence when a phone call changes everything. As the film opens, Ivan Beckman (DANNY HUSTON), the hottest young talent agent in Hollywood has been found dead. His fellow agents at Media Talent Agency scramble to cover up the ugly story. Rumors quickly spread. Was it a drug overdose? Foul play? Domestic violence? Clients must be placated, especially Don West (PETER WELLER) the gun-toting, misogynist star. At Ivan's funeral, as the coffin slides into the mausoleum wall the movie winds back in time. The audience meets Ivan and discovers how charismatic, attractive and admired he was by all. Ivan flatters and woos his way throughout the business, schmoozing in limousines filled with starlets, sealing a movie deal at one cocktail party, all without ever having read the script. And the ultimate coup, signing superstar Don West, thereby making Ivan king of the agency. In the flurry of congratulatory callers comes a telephone call of a different nature. Ivan learns he has a terminal illness. Ivan spins into a vicious cycle of drugs, girls and more drugs which quickly climaxes at a chilling "orgy" in a penthouse suite, presided over by Don West. Ivan is celebrated as the Prince of Hollywood but ironically is unable to confide in anyone including his family and girlfriend about his fatal condition. -- © 2002 Artistic License Films [More]
Starring: Danny Huston, Peter Weller, Lisa Enos, Adam Krentzman
Starring: Danny Huston, Peter Weller, Lisa Enos, Adam Krentzman, Alex Butler, Morgan Vukovic, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Victoria Silvstedt, Caroleen Feeney
Director: Bernard Rose
Director: Bernard Rose
Screenwriter: Bernard Rose
Producer: Lisa Enos
Studio: Artistic License
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Reviews for ivans xtc.
This indie drama resonantly demonstrates how a person's worth is weighed in a town where you're only as good as your last game.
I have no way of knowing exactly how much is exaggeration, but I've got a creepy feeling that the film is closer to the mark than I want to believe.
The reality-TV-like camera work takes some getting used to. And the even shakier editing, dialogue and acting quickly reveal this isn't exactly summer's big blockbuster.
With very little to add beyond the dark visions already relayed by superb recent predecessors like Swimming With Sharks and The Player, this latest skewering ... may put off insiders and outsiders alike.
A directorial tour de force by Bernard Rose, ivans xtc. is one of this year's very best pictures.
To the degree that ivans xtc. works, it's thanks to Huston's revelatory performance.
It's the humanizing stuff that will probably sink the film for anyone who doesn't think about percentages all day long.
To the filmmakers, Ivan is a prince of a fellow, but he comes across as shallow and glib though not mean-spirited, and there's no indication that he's been responsible for putting together any movies of particular value or merit.
Behind the glitz, Hollywood is sordid and disgusting. Quelle surprise!
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August 25, 2005:
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