During the May Day weekend, yours truly kicked back with a captivating movie adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s gay love novel ‘A Single Man’ (1964). A sensuous, stylish and sleek debut movie by the sexy fashion designer cum film director; Tom Ford.
Set in the 1960s, A Single Man tells the story of a closeted British professor, George (Colin Firth) and his grief from losing Jim (Matthew Goode), his boyfriend of 16 years. We follow George on this fated day he has planned to take his life. However, life as we know it, always has a mind of its own which we can never plan for.
The movie vividly portrays sexual alienation during that era, suppression, grief and intuition for love and life; all beautifully wrapped in the 1960s period style. Every person and every item within the set was indulgently perfect and every shot was intoxicating-ly captivating. The movie was shot beautifully with tantalising composition allowing it to be visually accomplished and emotively seductive. Nuanced manipulation of the movie’s colour in accordance to George’s mood and sexual arousal was a delicate, not gimmicky touch.
Tom Ford has definitely out done himself and moved seamlessly from the fashion world to the movie realm with great artistry. Colin Firth delivered an award winning performance and stayed true to the complexity of the George’s character. This marriage birthed a moving, provoking and edgy movie that will be refreshing to watch over and over regardless of the season. Definitely a must watch!
For a beautiful movie, an overdose on still-shots is a must.
George's best friend Charley's (Julianne Moore) gorgeous home.
How captivating is the 60s eye makeup.
George's monochromatic glass house.
Jim (Matthew Goode), George's love only exist now in flash backs.
Kenny (Nicholas Hoult), George's intuitive student.
Carlos (Jon Kortajarena), George's momentary distraction.
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