Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (2023) YIFY - Download Movie TORRENT

Reviewed by catarinaloss 6 / 10

A Doc Unworthy of Rock Hudson

An icon as beloved as Rock Hudson deserves a thorough, thoughtful, and multifaceted documentary. So why is it that he got one that focuses so heavily on his sexuality and conquests, and not nearly enough on the man himself? No person is defined simply by their sexual orientation and nor should they be. This is especially true of one of the biggest movie stars of the '50s and '60s. Going from the Midwest to Hollywood, experiencing the ups and downs of stardom, and being closeted all the while all must affect someone in various ways. But we don't really learn how in this doc. Instead, it consists mostly of interviews with men he had flings with. There is some good insight here and there, but it mostly gets lost amongst talk of his romantic relationships.Perhaps he was just too private for any truly meaningful content to be put together about him. If that's the case, it probably wasn't worth making this. I also seriously question the director's abilities because, as another review said, the movie clip usage grew tiresome and was uncomfortable at times. There were also a couple of highly unnecessary crude comments about Rock that were inexplicably not edited out.I personally don't think Rock would appreciate his sexuality being the biggest talking point because I don't think anyone would. He was so much more than that. This is a skip.

Reviewed by DavidsGuy 10 / 10

Indeed it does!

To those reviewers who feel this doc about Rock Hudson "offered nothing new," I disagree. What exactly did you expect it to reveal, which way he hung? I won't list them here, but it does indeed offer some new insights and info even to those of us who thought we knew almost everything about Rock Hudson. It not only delves into his personal and professional life from beginning to end, but it focuses on the kind of person he was. I found the doc very well done, thorough, and informative and I especially enjoyed the comments of those who were his lovers. It reveals more about his personal life than anything I've previously seen. Unfortunately, some find fault with everything no matter what the subject is and there's just no pleasing them. They're certainly entitled to their opinion, but I highly recommend this doc. You'll be glad you watched.

Reviewed by EUyeshima 8 / 10

The Private Hudson Examined Within the Context of the Public Hudson

It's certainly not news that Rock Hudson led a double life as a world renowned movie star adored by legions of his female fans and a closeted gay man who became the first prominent celebrity victim of AIDS in 1985. This sympathetic 2023 documentary, however, doesn't paint a dour portrait of a tortured soul but rather a self-reliant man who separated his public and private lives through personal finesse and the support of a close circle of friends. Director Stephen Kijak does a masterful job of melding archival footage and contextually relevant clips from Hudson's films to reveal the personal challenges he faced in navigating his carefully presented public image. At the same time, interviews with surviving friends and intimates highlight not only his voracious sexual appetite but his reputation for being a true professional and trustworthy friend. The last section effectively deals with his AIDS diagnosis and his very public physical deterioration including a heartbreaking betrayal from a longtime friend, First Lady Nancy Reagan. Even if you're familiar with his biography, you'll find new surprises here nearly four decades after his death.

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

2023

Action / Biography / Documentary

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

2023

Action / Biography / Documentary

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A Doc Unworthy of Rock Hudson

Indeed it does!

The Private Hudson Examined Within the Context of the Public Hudson

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