A review by missamandamae
Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon by Marc Eliot

4.0

Aside from loving a handful of Heston's work (Planet of the Apes, Ten Commandments, and that brief but hilarious cameo in Wayne's World 2), I didn't know much about Heston's life, so I was drawn into this from the start. While I can't say it's the most well-written biography I've ever read (I feel the author takes a few liberties with sentimental phrases), it was still an enjoyable read from start to finish. What an actor. What a man. Honestly, once I learned he was married to the same woman his whole life after falling in love with her at first sight, that's when I was taken. Now I very much want to rewatch a lot of his classic films and view others I've never seen, knowing all that Heston put into the roles and how much he enjoyed them. A definite delight!