The Single Man is Tom Ford’s first movie as a director so perhaps some of the glacial pacing of this movie can be blamed on his lack of experience. The wonderful cast led by Colin Firth as depressed English professsor George Falconer carry the movie’s plot through a series of flashbacks. We see Falconer’s gay lover, Jim (played by Matthew Goode), dead after a roll-over accident. The glamorous Julianne Moore tries to be more than a friend to Falconer, but finds herself rejected. A student, Kenny (played by Nicholas Hoult), disrupts Falconer’s plans, but Fate steps in to provide an ironic conclusion. Although The Single Man has several fine performances, the action drags. GRADE: C+
Thanks for the warning George, as Jackie had it on her list of movies to see. (We saw CRAZY HEART yesterday.)
Years ago I read a lot of Christopher Isherwood’s books including this one, and I was wondering how they could adapt it to the screen. I have a feeling it worked a lot better on the page.
As as stated in my review, my problem with THE SINGLE MAN was the very sloooooow pacing, Jeff. CRAZY HEART is on our list, too.
Say, isn’t that Robin Williams and Jane Fonda in the picture?
You’re a little off, Rick. Try Colin Firth and Julianne Moore (who looks dazzling in THE SINGLE MAN).
I know, George, but they LOOK like the actors I named! In that photo.
I can’t remember Robin Williams wearing glasses in too many movies, Rick. Jane Fonda was a bombshell in her day. Think BARBARELLA.
He’s gaslighting you again, Rick.
I definitely remember Robin Williams wearing glasses.
I stand corrected, Jeff! You’re getting more like Dave Barry every day with those links!