"A Single Man" is based on a novel by Christopher Isherwood and it's easy to see how it would be a good read. As a film however it gets a bit too lethargic for my tastes with long drawn out editorial while the audience is supposed to be disappearing into the narrative. It's the directorial debut of fashion designer Tom Ford and it's clear that his style sensibility was front and center. The design of the film is positively exquisite. With the help of the team from the TV series "Mad Men" the style of 1960s is undeniably its own character in this film.
The most notable and clear standout of the film however is Colin Firth's Oscar nominated performance as George Falconer, a man mourning the loss of his partner. It's tragic and invites you to ache with him as he copes. While not the most uplifting movie it still provides an escape for the viewer as you are transported to another era to experience the painful journey along with Falconer.
The trailer is here.
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