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James Franco's performance certainly deserves a Golden Globe. Not another imitation of a film icon, but a recreation that brings to the surface the emotional turmoil behind Hollywood's rebel. Excellent portayals by all.
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James Franco gives a remarkable performance in this excellent biopic of James Dean. The film beautifully shows James Deans rise to fame as one of Americas Idols. It also showed many things about his life that I had no idea about. His quirkiness, his rage against his father, his love for a 14 yr old, and many others. During this time James Dean was the hottest thing in Hollywood, and it was a shame he only did 3 movies. This was a very heartfelt, touching film filled with amazing performances. I had never seen a James Dean movie, but because of James Franco's remarkable performance, I plan too.
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James Dean, the TNT movie which premiered on August 5, 2001, is a worthy piece of fiction. Most notable for the remarkable performance of James Franco, any resemblence to James Dean's real life is purely coincidental. While I am happy that a movie about James Dean's life was made because it introduces this remarkable actor to a whole new generation of people, anyone well-versed in Dean's REAL life has to come away from this TNT REEL version of it, disappointed. Dean's short life was dramatic enough without additions or embelishments. This movie takes gigantic liberties with the truth which are unneccesary and jarring. At the same time, it is an affecting drama and James Franco's performance is worthy of the Golden Globe and Critics' Choice awards he won for his portrayal of Dean. I hope that TNT's effort will inspire people to seek out and watch the original performances of one of the most gifted and unique performers in movie history--James Dean.
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Okay, pure and simple--like everyone else, James Franco nailed this performance. This film has him in most every frame and he carries the film. The supporting actors are excellent as well, but James Franco is the film. This is a great look into the character and myth of James Dean. My only complaint is it is much too short. This film needs to be another hour longer at least but all in all, the film is a must see for those who are interested in James Dean. Too bad the dvd contains no more extras than a couple of trailers. The music over the film and main menu is soulful and sad and reminds us all of a time gone by.
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This has to be, without a doubt, the best James Dean movie to date! I have been a obsessed James Dean fan ever since I saw Rebel Without A Cause back in the 90s. Out of all the movies made about him, James Franco has hit the mark on what he was like! Its almost as if Franco left his body and James Dean entered. Its eerie! The only downside is that the film was made for TNT, so it moves a bit too fast to include other major points of his life. All in all, this film is very good and the acting is great! Soundtrack is not bad either!
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