Is "Dance First" Worth Watching?
If you’re a Samuel Beckett fan - like you love reading his plays and characters - you'll want to watch this Samuel Beckett biopic, Dance First. But, this film really puts those personal complex relationships center stage.
What's "Dance First" About?
This is a pretty different take on a biopic, since it is all about how Samuel Beckett was a super smart guy and great writer but a messy human! And it all gets told through his internal monologues, while he is all alone, going back and forth with himself.
Who Is in "Dance First"?
- The cast is really solid. You’ve got Gabriel Byrne, he plays Samuel Beckett - it is really incredible, with him doing all that soul-searching!
- It’s kinda a throwback. It really brings out the literary drama and even gives you those vibes from James Joyce's writing!
Why Is "Dance First" A Big Deal?
- This Irish literature, this biopic has been a while coming - we've got more Irish writers coming out.
- "Dance First" isn't your typical biopic - the kind where it focuses on those amazing, big events! You can imagine that a lot of people want a film about how Beckett won the Nobel Prize. But Dance First takes a really intimate look, and that means the characters don't shine in the traditional ways - there are a bunch of those sad, troubled times, and they are hard to watch.
- Maybe not everyone will like Dance First, since it is very different. But there are these great performances. And for those people who love Irish literary giants like Samuel Beckett and his most famous play, "Waiting for Godot,", it is really worth it. It really will tug at your heart.
What About the Other Biopics By James Marsh?
It's definitely worth watching. If you liked The Theory of Everything - another biopic, this one was from the same James Marsh - then you are in for a treat.
So Is This A Must-Watch?
- It’s probably best for those who are already fans, so you are into those dark, deep moments, because if you like watching stuff about those complex lives and how we really connect, you're going to be hooked! If you love reading about people's ups and downs, this film will make you really feel what the Samuel Beckett world is all about!
You have to give "Dance First" credit - it is not about the usual glitz and glamour of Hollywood - it goes deeper into those quieter moments. If you want a super challenging biopic that makes you think about things then "Dance First" could be a hit!
