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This film is the first work seen from fashion mogul Tom Ford. The world was seemingly skeptical about his ability to pull of making a movie, let alone creating one as an adaptation from a novel, however the film recently received an Academy Award for best actor Colin Firth, so things are certainly looking up.

The film itself explores several rather significant themes. The first of which being love, Colin Firth's character, English professor George Falconer is dealing with the loss of his male partner, and contemplating ending his life as a result of his death in a tragic car crash.

The second would be homosexuality, the film itself is centered around this relationship between two men, however it is stylistically exploring other aspects of relationships.

The film is a rather ominous, mature spin on life and love in the 60s, however as you are watching it many of the messages and styles of the time seem to translate to the here and now, and director Tom Ford is obviously exploring many ways of showing emotion, and style, and depth to characters.

For avid moviegoers this film is a logical step if you are seeking something with a deep emotional message, and a rather exploratory journey into human relationships, however I do think it is worth noting that the films' content is certainly serious.

I would recommend it to just about anyone however, the beautiful camera work, and post production make this film very easy on the eyes, and a fantastic poetic sense of dialogue that leaves one thinking with a sense of class, and dignity. Tom Ford will certainly be on the film radar from now on as will Julianne Moore and Colin Firth on Oscar night.

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