Film Review

‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life

A Polynesian music soundtrack brings to mind too many cheesy vacation-comedies. Zane’s bravura performance as Brando deserved a top-notch vehicle.
‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life
Marlon Brando (Billy Zane) on the set of "The Godfather," in "Waltzing With Brando." Iconic Events Releasing
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 44m | Comedy | 2025

British actor Laurence Olivier—widely considered to be the greatest stage actor of the 20th century—held American acting legend Marlon Brando in extremely high regard. He called Brando a “great technician” with an “astonishing gift.”

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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