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McKellen: Playing the Part
The film presents a realistic documentary look at a unique journey through the main features of McKellen's life and carries more secret events around his life. The film may expose the full life of this famous character from early childhood to a profession that demands that it be placed in the public eye for the best part of his life. The film offers a wide range of photographs from McKellen's own albums and film scenes that present the whole situation and his life.
13 July 1940, Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, UK
13 May 1958, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, UK
8 March 1943, Marylebone, London, England, UK
13 October 1925, Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
14 March 1956, Swansea, Wales, UK
5 March 1994, London, England, UK
3 June 1924, Montréal, Québec, Canada
15 April 1979, Pontypool, Wales, UK
29 May 1980, UK
25 May 1939, Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
September 04, 2018
Essentially based around a single interview, Playing the Part allows McKellen's avuncular personality, warmth and wicked humour to shine.September 26, 2018
A comprehensive and entertaining enough overview ... [but] Sir Ian deserves at least two hours ... it's a bit of everything in 92 minutes, and as such, it's completely entertaining, charming and lovely while also being annoyingly unsatisfying.October 03, 2018
It's a must-see for any fan, and, be honest, is there anyone who's not an Ian McKellen fan?September 04, 2018
A captivating insight into the life and times of a much beloved stage and screen actor...September 06, 2018
McKellen: Playing the Part is a celebration of a life particularly well-lived. McKellen emerges as a clear-eyed, impish, utterly professional and pragmatic optimist.September 20, 2018
Endlessly fascinating and well crafted, McKellen: Playing The Part burrows deep into the mind of its subject, and the craft of acting itself.November 13, 2017
Eben Bolter's almost expressionist lighting gives the red-chair interviews a theatrical warmth. The editing, like the acting, is impressively off-handed in the recreated scenes, which flip by like quickly turned pages in a book of memories.September 05, 2018
What a treat it is to have the Oscar-award winner telling his own story in his own words.February 28, 2019
An essential watch for both fans of McKellen and those interested in an experienced actor's perspective as a whole.September 26, 2018
McKellen's rich turn of phrase and self-deprecating expertise with building the perfect anecdote makes him tremendous company throughout here.May 25, 2018
The thrilling clips here of his big Shakespearean roles are worth the price of a ticket alone.September 21, 2018
The film, filled with photographs and clips from McKellen's films, is a revealing insight into an important contributor to theatre and cinema.