Comments on: ‘A Single Man’ Is A Visually Ravishing & Emotionally Rich Debut From A Director Beyond His Years

By: kevinjagernauth

kevinjagernauth — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:13:22 +0000

I thought it was gorgeously directed, and brilliantly acted but I felt the film really fell apart in the third act. I just didn't buy it at all. But so much of the film is really great, including the score. I hope Tom Ford does decide to direct again. He really has a great understanding of film language and composition.

By: Alex King

Alex King — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 23:00:44 +0000

I am going to agree with the Review. I loved this movie. It was truly moving and beautifully made. Along with "Moon" it could be the most surprising films of 2009. And my favorite for sure. Firth and Moore were quite something as well as the DP and editor and director.

By: Torontonian

Torontonian — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:08:50 +0000

I agree with Toro. I thought it was a bit up its own ass.

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:03:43 +0000

I think the movie is mediocre but Nicolas Hoult is far from terrible. Him and Firth give the best performances in the movie.

By: notanotherblog

notanotherblog — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:35:32 +0000

TheInSneider: I totally understand. Clooney and Firth (I haven't seen Crazy Heart yet, Fucking Canada) are apples and oranges, but by default Firth is better because he had to do more work. And he's the next Michael Caine.

By: Gay Toro

Gay Toro — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:27:20 +0000

Nah, I agree with Gabe Toro. All I did was roll my eyes during this entire film. Colin Firth sure is cute though.

By: rodrigoperez

rodrigoperez — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:32:44 +0000

I agree as do at least 3 other Playlist writers I know. It's a tremendous debut that's moving and assured and Colin Firth puts in easily one of the best performances of the year.

By: Bob G.

Bob G. — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:01:28 +0000

I thought it was a bit boring to be honest. Julianne Moore and Firth were great I just wish there was more of a film there for them to act in.

By: TheInSneider

TheInSneider — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:43:45 +0000

I only disagree with the posters above me who disagree with the review. Firth deserves Best Actor (yes, over Bridges and Clooney) and the movie is fantastic. Ford nails it in his debut. It's not all style, it's a wonderful, heartbreaking story.

By: notanotherblog

notanotherblog — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:44:01 +0000

I also disagree with most of the review. I do like how the script takes some liberties with the conversations especially between George and Kenny. It just felt a little more style over substance.

By: gabetoro

gabetoro — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:30:05 +0000

I disagree with most of this review. A fairly amateurish debut, I'd say, with tons of film-school imagery and obviousness. And Nicolas Hoult is fucking terrible.