The film's final chapter

The last period of time covered in the film, Pollock's fall from grace, is arguably the best. From the moment we see him as a bearded, overweight has-been who rages against everyone, we get the feeling that his story probably won't end well. He has returned to drinking, even his friends and supporters talk about his success in the past tense and his marriage has all but collapsed. He and his wife even re-visit her cold refusal to have children. There are many great moments in this film, but the stage at which Pollock's career has gone south is where the film has a terrible but poignant feel.