A Single Man
Directed by Tom Ford
Starring Colin Firth, Julianne Moore.
A personal and well made 1st film from fashion guru Ford. I loved this film, really enjoyed it. Firth was incredible as a sensitive man grieving the loss of his lover. The film captured the era of the 6o's with a washed palette of color and stiff post modern architecture. Firth is as buttoned up as the era, his stiff upper lip well starched, he doesn't give an inch yet oozes buckets. It's his finest most micro-performance in years. I'm sure he will win the Oscar this year.
The film is romantic and sensual and has real character depth; we relate to his loss, we feel his emptiness and understand his to desire to fill a void that cant be filled. Julianne Moore gives a slam-dunk performance as his best friend, a lush who lives in a state of denial. They are a perfect couple who can never be. It's a simple poetic film and that's why I liked it.
Watched it last night. Absolutely gorgeous. Can't remember going "aww" so many times since Edward Scissorhands. So emotional.
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I'm listening to the soundtrack on Spotify now and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Tas