Mixing fact and fiction this unusual double-telling of the Brian Wilson story is a truthful reminder of the songwriter’s alchemical magicThis bifurcated tale of distinct periods from the life of Beach Boy Brian Wilson plays like two different movies – jarring melodies intertwined in harmonious discord. Watching one,I found myself marvelling at Paul Dano’s uncanny portrayal of Wilson in the 60s, struggling to detect the moment when the actor’s voice segues into that of the genuine-life musician, or dazzled by the construction of stunningly authentic-looking faux archive footage. In the other,I wondered whether it mattered that John Cusack’s 80s incarnation bore so limited physical resemblance to either his subject or his on-screen counterpart, and found myself questioning the blend of fact and fiction in this latter-day tale of love’s triumph over insanity and corruption. Related: Love & Mercy: the rise and fall of tortured genius Brian Wilson Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com