The Kid Stays in the Picture
United States
2002
93 Min
Color, Black and White
1.85:1
English
As a documentary, eh....as a time capsule capturing one of the most outrageous Hollywood characters, it's priceless
The images are inoffensive, almost invisible, inconsequential; never illuminating. But therein lies the peculiar allure of this documentary; the subject on display is so naked, his words so heartfelt and pure, that it at times feels as if he is sitting directly behind the visuals seen on screen, and we are constantly, if unconsciously, waiting for it to disintegrate in order to get even a little closer.
Great fun for film lovers. A true icon and quite the life. A great story well told.