The Kid Stays in the Picture (2002)
Average Rating: 7.7/10
Reviews Counted: 109
Fresh: 100 | Rotten: 9
Though not objective by any means, The Kid Stays in the Picture is irresistibly entertaining.
Average Rating: 8/10
Critic Reviews: 32
Fresh: 31 | Rotten: 1
Though not objective by any means, The Kid Stays in the Picture is irresistibly entertaining.
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Robert Evans' rise from second-string actor (who really was discovered while lounging by the pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel) to head of one of Hollywood's biggest movie studios is told from the viewpoint of Evans himself in this documentary, adapted from his autobiography (and featuring Evans' own narration). In 1957, Evans had already achieved success in the garment business when actress Norma Shearer spotting him at poolside and suggested he should play her late husband, legendary producer
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All Critics (128) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (104) | Rotten (9) | DVD (20)
If you love flamboyant people, movies or -- especially -- flamboyant movie people, don't miss The Kid Stays in the Picture.
Top CriticThis movie is more fun than many of those tall tales that Hollywood calls feature films.
There's a disreputable air about the whole thing, and that's what makes it irresistible.
Even at his most obnoxious, Evans remains a fascinating figure.
For a life lived boldly and productively if imperfectly, Robert Evans deserves this trenchant, revealing, vastly entertaining documentary.
Giddy, absurdly entertaining account of Evans' rise and fall in the movie biz.
It offers a fascinating peek into the (not always glamorous) life of a Hollywood big shot. Full of insight, meaty tidbits, and not without humor, this documentary is one of the best.
entertains and brings a true insider view
Truly a gripping story, but for mature teens only.
Excellent showbiz documentary.
The entire movie is purely from Evans' own perspective and any baggage he carries, but it sure is a treat.
Evans é uma figura fascinante, e é justamente sua narração em off, associada à ótima edição, que transforma este documentário em um ácido depoimento sobre Hollywood.
But for film buffs at least, Evans's vivid story will make them feel nostalgic for this period of Hollywood history.
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A skewed, self-serving but revealing portrait of Evans's life . . . a perversely thrilling look at the pathetic backroom truth behind some of '70s Hollywood's deepest films.
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