Два Джека (2012)

“Two Jacks” (2012) is a comedy-drama film directed by Bernard Rose. The film is set in the United States and explores the story of two generations of movie makers. The original title of the film is “2 Jacks”. The plot of the film revolves around Jack Hussar, a flashy and ambitious Hollywood director, who returns to Los Angeles after many years to make a comeback movie. Jack Hussar is based on the real-life Hollywood film director and writer, Henry Jaglom. He meets the son of his old friend, Jack Junior, and together they embark on a journey of making a movie. The film jumps between the two eras as we see the young Jack’s quick rise to fame, through to his eventual decline, in parallel with his son’s filmmaking adventure. The film is an amusing and thoughtful exploration of the film industry and the relationships that form within it. It juggles two different timelines and offers a commentary on how the industry has changed. The film cleverly switches between two periods with a very apparent nod to classic Hollywood cinema, evoking images of glamour and excellence, while also highlighting the difficulties of making a collaborative art. The film boasts a brilliant cast which includes Danny Huston, Jacqueline Bisset, Sienna Miller, and Billy Zane, all of who add a great depth to the movie. In conclusion, “Two Jacks” is a fantastic movie that weaves together humor, drama, and a wry moral commentary about Hollywood culture. It is filled with warmth, nostalgia, and a love of cinema. The film serves as an entertaining exploration of the price of ambition and a reminder of the importance of perseverance in the face of setbacks.