As the Cuban Missile Crisis is playing out, L.A. college professor George Falconer (Colin Firth) is contemplating suicide a few months after losing his partner (Matthew Goode) in a car crash. Christopher Isherwood’s novel broke new ground in the 1960s with its gay subject matter and is treated with respect by fashion icon Tom Ford in his directing debut. Some might complain about the slick surface (beautiful people in perfect clothes moving around in stylish houses and pretty neighborhoods), but Ford lets us know that the dashing Falconer needs to maintain those appearances or fall into the abyss. A moving portrayal of life and despair, anchored by Firth’s exceptional performance.

The YouTube clip shows the trailer.

2009-U.S. 99 min. Color-B/W. Widescreen. Produced by Tom Ford, Chris Weitz, Andrew Miano, Robert Salerno. Directed by Tom Ford. Screenplay: Tom Ford, David Scearce. Novel: Christopher Isherwood. Cinematography: Eduard Grau. Cast: Colin Firth (George Falconer), Julianne Moore (Charley), Nicholas Hoult (Kenny Potter), Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena, Paulette Lamori. Voice of Jon Hamm.

BAFTA: Best Actor (Firth). Venice: Best Actor (Firth).

Quote: “Looking in the mirror staring back at me isn’t so much a face as the expression of a predicament.” (Firth)

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Published by Stefan Hedmark 2010-02-15 10:32

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