Mad Mel: The Rise and Fall of a Hollywood Icon

The film constructs its narrative solely from found footage, forgoing voiceover or talking heads. It relies on a stark chronological presentation, letting the images and recordings build their own damning case, which results in a chilling, procedural effect.

What lingers after the credits is the uncomfortable spectacle of a talent's self-destruction and a meditation on the modern court of public opinion. — MovieFinder Editorial