Movie #1603 ........................."Can You Ever Forgive Me?"

Movie #1603 "Can You Ever Forgive me?"  I saw this film a few days ago, and I'm still thinking about it.  I found this a fascinating study of a very complex, sad and lonely writer, Lee Israel.  Melissa McCarthy is up to the challenge to play this woman, and Richard E. Grant shines as her friend and partner in illegal activity.  Either could garner a nomination for AA, they are that good here.  The film is a sad biopic, but it has a fair amount of humor because the characters the two actors portray are very colorful, dynamic individuals.  If you have a love of the written word, authors and books, you need to see this ---- if you want to see a well made biopic, you'll want to see it, too.  I wouldn't be surprised if it will be in the running for some Oscar nominations.  I'd give it a 4.5 out of 5.

"CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?"   2018

When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. An adaptation of the memoir Can You Ever Forgive Me?, the true story of best-selling celebrity biographer Lee Israel.

Director:

 Marielle Heller

Writers:

 Nicole Holofcener (screenplay by), Jeff Whitty (screenplay by) 

Stars:

 Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells