Lacks third party views

The Kid Stays In The Picture traces the meteoric rise, fall and rise again of legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans. The producer of The Godfather (1972) and Chinatown (1974), Evans' career faltered in the early 80s thanks to a cocaine bust and his rumoured involvement in a murder. This documentary, adapted from his best selling autobiography, chronicles his life, his loves (with the likes of Ava Gardner, Grace Kelly, Lana Turner, Ali Macgraw, and Raquel Welch) and friendships (Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Roman Polanski, Henry Kissinger and Dustin Hoffman).

This documentary is mainly composed of still images, with a couple of interview clips thrown in for extra measure. Hard to even class it as a moving picture, but surprisingly effective to say the least.

Legendary Hollywood producer Robert Evans life is an interesting enough subject, and he's a fantastic storyteller, but what this film lacks is commentary from any of the numerous stars and celebrities accompanying Evans on his journey. There's not a single thing here to back up his tales.



6/10