Film Review – Lucy and Desi

For reasons not entirely understood, there’s now a surge of movies dedicated to understanding the relationship between television legends, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Last December, there was “Being the Ricardos,” where writer/director Aaron Sorkin took a look at a specific time in these hectic lives, out to identify professional commitment, marital strain, and public scrutiny, going the dramatic route to best delve into these personalities. With “Lucy and Desi,” director Amy Poehler and writer Mark Monroe manufacture a documentary about the subjects and the span of their lives, out to supply a full sense of motivation and inspiration as Ball and Arnaz went from burgeoning performers to the biggest stars in America. “Lucy and Desi” is a celebration of artistic endeavors and an inspection of the domestic experience, giving fans a peek behind the curtain to best appreciate all the couple accomplished. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com