Genius

2016 "Max Perkins discovered Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. But he never met anyone like Thomas Wolfe."
6.5| 1h44m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 10 June 2016 Released
Producted By: Summit Entertainment
Country: United States of America
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New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.

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Drama, History

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Director

Michael Grandage

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Summit Entertainment

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Console best movie i've ever seen.
Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.
Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
ElliesWonder A beautiful biography story, but definitely not a popular movie, it is a niche to those literary lovers. Personally, I am not very deep into literature and history, besides I am not a native English speaker, therefore I am difficult to resonate with those passions from these master writers' great works. However this movie has a great drama, clear storyline tells us a real-life story of a great man, the editor of genius - Max Perkins.I liked his words in the fight between Max and Tom, Max was so mature, and although Tom, Thomas Wolfe was a master writer, yet he was just a loser in his life, so unreliable and unresponsive. It would be a pain if you have such friend in real life. This friendship must be truly remarkable between both of them, unfortunately, Tom didn't cherish because things are too easy to get for him.Anyway, success is not only for those talented, but it is also to the one who insists and being responsible. I can't agree with Max no more, and Max Perkins is a real man, the real winner of his life.
Erik Stuborn An exceptional film, especially for a first movie by a director who has been a television actor and not too prolific. With several moments of intense emotion perfectly developed and interpreted by the three main actors —Firth, Law and Kidman— that are superb all of them. Precious staging, music, lighting, recreation of the ambient of the beginning of the century and all those words, always those beautiful words, at its right time and in its proper place. Probably, over time, it will become one of the best films of the past year. Also I think every writer should see it.
kosmasp A bunch of great actors portraying a bunch of great writers (plus a publicist, though that would be an understatement for the role he played). As you can imagine the acting is superb, male and female talent have a lot to bite and chew off with their roles. The dialog is great and I was surprised this didn't do better or was promoted better (at least in Germany).Then again it's not an easy watch, what with lots of dialog and drama. But the tension it builds (especially concerning the relationships of the characters within) is really great. Flaws are here to be exposed and the actors cherish them, playing them perfectly. It's a period piece and therefor may interest some people more than others. But if you like good drama, you could do worse
kotaboyy Colin Firth is amazing. Nicole Kidman was great and funny. Jude law was on point. I can watch this movie a few times a month. Not a reader but I think I'm going to find his books and read it. I cried at the end (Laugh out loud). I think everyone should see this movie. 10 out of 10 easily. Whether a true story or not, a very good watch. Great messages and very moving. I haven't seen a movie with such truth and realism in a long time. I related to a lot of the dialogue and conversations which I appreciated. Anyone that has anything negative to say about this movie in any way doesn't understand what a movie is. Very well directed film. Really positive energy flows from this movie.