Pollock
Finally have the chance to watch Ed Harris's "Pollock" today. To be honest, I wasn't aware of the popularity of this artist, who had been one of the key figures in Abstract Expressionism since America's post World War II era, until now. This biographical film was successfully brought to life at a frighteningly intense level that I could not help but be mesmerized by it. Featuring first-rate performances by Ed Harris as Pollock and Marcia Gay Harden, who deservedly won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (despite a fierce competition from the Kate Hudson's colorful turn in one of my all-time favourite films, "Almost Famous") as his wife, the movie was a profound examination of their vulnerable marriage and a thin line between his artistic vision and horrific rages. Before Pollock's eventual break-through, he was shown as a desperate, frustrated and insecure as well as a gifted artist, whose occasional susceptibility t
He started to have an affair, in a way to retaliate against her refusal to get pregnant. Pollock defiantly responded by emotionally further his distance from her and though his motive was understandable, it was more than heart breaking to literally see their once so endearing bonds fall slowly apart. Portrayed skillfully by Harden with a glorifying Brooklyn accent, Krasner was, on the other hand, confident, straightforward and self-assured. When Pollock picked up a brush and stared blankly at a tremendous untouched canvas with thoughts flowing innately through his mind, he was not just a man trying to paint. Krasner became Pollock's unflagging advocate, encouraged him to work and even successfully suppressed his alcohol binges. As an artist herself, she selflessly put a halt on her career development and devoted most of her time to push Pollock's works to reputable spotlights. Krasner, restrained by her aggravation, discussed the matter with him in an alarmingly passive tone that she was going to Europe if he did not stop his adultery. The success of his work recognition made him a snob and soon enough Pollock retreated to be a prisoner in his mind by becoming an alcohol addict. I found this as the only flaw stemmed from the film as the closing (which was the real ending in Pollock's life) was too disconnected from the final phase of his life. That was when Lee Krasner came along and managed to lift him up from his own dispute. They were immediately attracted to each other's contrary personality and formed a marriage union soon after. He was complicated, fragile, wary and, in every way, undeniably brilliant. He was an anguish figure, truly ingenious and eccentric. Apart from two electrifying confrontation scenes between Jackson and Krasner, I was impressed most with Pollock's art creation sequences that were absolutely the most thrilling and realistic scenes as ever been captured on screen.
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