James Dean a Life Invented: James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, Edward Herrmann, Joanne Linville, John Pleshette, Barry Primus, David Proval, Samuel Gould, Amy Rydell, Wendy Benson-Landes, Robbie Greenberg, Mark Rydell, Antony Gibbs, Bill Gerber, George W. Perkins, Marvin Worth, Israel Horovitz: Amazon.ca: Video

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3.0 out of 5 stars James Dean--Re-Invented, Jan 27 2002

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Kristine Frailey - See all my reviews

This review is from: James Dean a Life Invented (VHS Tape)

James Dean, the TNT movie which premiered on August 5, 2001, is a worthy piece of fiction. Most notable for the remarkable performance of James Franco, any resemblence to James Dean's real life is purely coincidental. While I am happy that a movie about James Dean's life was made because it introduces this remarkable actor to a whole new generation of people, anyone well-versed in Dean's REAL life has to come away from this TNT REEL version of it, disappointed. Dean's short life was dramatic enough without additions or embelishments. This movie takes gigantic liberties with the truth which are unneccesary and jarring. At the same time, it is an affecting drama and James Franco's performance is worthy of the Golden Globe and Critics' Choice awards he won for his portrayal of Dean. I hope that TNT's effort will inspire people to seek out and watch the original performances of one of the most gifted and unique performers in movie history--James Dean.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for James Dean fans, Jan 2 2009

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This review is from: James Dean: An Invited Life (Full Screen) (DVD)

This wonderful biopic of Hollywood icon James Dean begins with his unexplained estrangement from his father, continues with his early struggles in New York, and ends with his three starring movie roles. Along the way, he falls in love and finally learns the reason for his father's coldness.

James Franco gives the performance of his career as Dean. The physical resemblance is so strong, it's hard to remember that it isn't Dean on the screen. Franco has mastered Dean's speech, movement, and mannerisms perfectly and if you're a Dean fan, you'll feel like you're watching the man himself. I only wish this made-for-TV film had been shown on the big screen; its powerful emotion deserved a bigger showcase.

The story focuses on Dean's loneliness and conflicted feelings about his distant father (well-played by Michael Moriarity) and has many heart-breaking scenes. James Franco's fine performance makes this one of the very best TV movies I've ever seen.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, Feb 8 2004

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This review is from: James Dean a Life Invented (VHS Tape)

I first saw this movie when it aired on TNT a few years ago and I was very impressed. I had never been a James Dean fanatic, but I wasn't indifferent either. I was born 15 months after Dean's fatal car crash and as I grew up I had heard about James Dean and saw his movies. I remember being especially moved by Dean in "East of Eden," (and falling for "Cal" alittle) when I first saw it in the 1970s. I had been told that James Dean had died in a car crash right after he finished making "Giant."

I recently bought this movie after seeing a group of Dean's friends talking about him on a special "Larry King Live." I am also reading a book about him.

James Franco does as good a job of portraying James Dean as anyone could. He did a great job of capturing mannerisms and postures, and the mumbling speech. This is a very well made movie, and a very sympathetic one. Its such a shame we didn't get to see Dean in more movie roles.

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