Altman review: Brisk, authoritative overview of the great American film-maker's career

4 / 5 stars
Altman

ROBERT ALTMAN was one of Hollywood's few maverick spirits who remained true to his own vision through landmark successes (M*A*S*H, Nashville, Gosford Park) and toe-curling failures (Quintet, Beyond Therapy).

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Robert Altman died in 2006

Ron Mann's documentary Altman provides a brisk, authoritative overview of a career renowned for the use of large ensemble casts, overlapping dialogue and a fondness for subverting popular genres from the western to the private eye thriller.

A perfect introduction to a great American film-maker.

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