Me and Orson Welles

In Cinemas: 29/07/2010 Watch Me and Orson Welles trailer Other Links

All's fair in love and theatre A romantic coming-of-age tale set in the art deco glory of 1930s New York City, ME AND ORSON WELLES is a celebration of love, theatre and the passions that inspire greatness. 17-year-old student Richard (Zac Efron) spends his days fantasising of the bright lights of Broadway. When he bumps into members of the Mercury Theatre company, a new acting troupe headed by then-unknown 22-yearold Orson Welles (in an extraordinary, award-wining performance by newcomer Christian McKay), and is given a small role in a visionary staging of Shakespeare’s ‘Julius Caesar’, Richard’s dreams are closer to becoming reality. Richard is taught the ropes by a beautiful, ambitious production assistant, Sonja (Claire Danes), and he quickly falls head over heels in love. However, he has to concentrate on his role in the play and not challenge the charismatic-but-sometimes-cruel Orson Welles, who won’t have anyone stand in the way of his astonishing artistic vision. The stage is set for behind-the-scenes adventures bound to change everyone’s lives, and help create one of the 20th century’s artistic giants. With thanks to our travel partner: Freestyle Holidays

Release Date: 29/07/2010
Languages: English
Genre: Drama, Romance

DIRECTOR:
Richard Linklater (BEFORE SUNRISE, THE SCHOOL OF ROCK)

STARRING:
Zac Efron (HAIRSPRAY, 17 AGAIN)
Claire Danes (ROMEO + JULIET, THE HOURS)
Christian McKay

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Posted: 31/08/10

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What the local critics are saying...

½ "I loved this film." Margaret Pomeranz, ABC1's AT THE MOVIES

"...Sends you out of the cinema with a spring in your step." Jake Wilson, THE AGE

"This wonderful film [is]... Fascinating, delightful and enjoyable from start to finish... For whatever reason, make a point of seeing it." David Stratton, THE AUSTRALIAN

Tom Ryan, THE SUNDAY AGE

STARS "McKay is a perfect Welles in the inside story of one of the actor-director's great triumphs... A must-see." Lynden Barber, LIMELIGHT

"A really satisfying backstage drama, this is an exhilarating tour around a man whose talent was almost as big as his ego." EMPIRE

"A fitting tribute to the abundant talents of its larger-than life title character, an icon of stage, radio and screen." Gavin Bond, SUNDAY TIMES