MANK is set in Hollywood in the 1930s-1940s. With its black and white visualization, the film tells the story of Herman J. Mankiewicz's (Gary Oldman) life, also known as Mank. Besides being an alcoholic, Mank is revealed to be a screenwriter for one of Hollywood's famous films, CITIZEN KANE. Tom Burke, Arlis Howard, Amanda Seyfried, Charles Dance, Lily Collins, and Tom Pelphrey also star in this film by David Fincher.
The release of this film has proven to attract biopic film enthusiasts. As of this article's release, MANK has received a score of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes. This film, which also contains comedic elements, premiered on Netflix on December 4th.Â
Many international media outlets have mentioned that MANK is expected to receive numerous nominations in awards ceremonies, including the prestigious Oscars.Â