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Brilliant film... Colin Firth is amazing in this film... tight script... believable performances... fabulous costume design.
10/10
17.3.2010 -
laryssamurty@ - age: 26-35
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Interesting to read the reviews here after seeing the movie. If you're expecting action or the highs and lows of outward character development, go see something else; this will bore you. However, I thought this was very well done for what it was. It shows not only the devastation of losing a life partner but also how isolating that was for someone who's gay (and still happens all too often today) Have you ever lost someone who was utterly central in your life? Seconds tick by like hours - the movie, mirroring this, seems to drag. I liked the film's use of 1950s washed out monochrome and then colour to convey the main character's level of connection to the world. Curiously, I often found myself the only person laughing in many parts. Perhaps others were a bit horrified by the emotional devastation of the story and it seemed insensitive to laugh. Maybe you had to have experienced something like that to see how funny some parts were, especially contrasted to the poignancy of the situation. It's a rare movie that doesn't move me to tears at some point, but for the most part, this one didn't for some reason. I'm not sure if that was something about me or the movie. Definitely worth seeing if you won't be bored by a lack of action, sex and highs and lows.
7/10
16.3.2010 -
scorpio_mystique@ - age: 50+
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Loved it!! The movie was well-written, well-acted, and you will want to live in the primary setting (Colin's Firth's home)
9/10
12.3.2010 -
aphrodite-blessing@ - age: 36-49
I walked out. Very boring. Very slow.
2/10
9.3.2010 -
poppy@ - age: 36-49
They tried too hard. The camerawork is grossly overdone, the dialogue appears verbose yet stagnant, and Colin Firth acts brittle and contrived. The grief is very unconvincing, despite the fact that it makes up the entire movie. (The grieving do not feel self-entitled and slighted, as I feel Firth interpreted the role.)
2/10
4.3.2010 -
violbiol@ - age: 18-25
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Brillant acting (Firth & Moore at the top of there game) But very weak second act (that ugly kid with the fake tan just dreadfull)
6/10
1.3.2010 -
theatrenevrose@ - age: 36-49
It is worth seeing the movie. However, it is disappointing to a great extent. It includes a number of positive factors: good acting, the non-ordinary story of being a gay man in a strait world, the magic of the 60’s in sunny California, beautiful shooting settings - just to mention some of them. Surprisingly, these factors together produced a depressing pessimistic movie. The movie develops in an atmosphere of mourning from the beginning to the end. It shows the bad side of life. It focuses on loneliness, nostalgia, hopelessness and despair. Life is not just that. It would be unbearable. There is pain in life but also happy moments – which are almost absent in the movie. In short, the movie is a bad choice of what side of life to show. You might leave the movie theatre with the feeling of defeat and emptiness.
6/10
24.2.2010 -
lucenar@ - age: 36-49
Wow! What an extraordinary film! Here's another vote for Colin Firth. I didn't know what this movie was about before I went to see it. Title was Single Man and I am a single man. Saw a picture of Firth and Moore together in the ad. Saw a warning about nudity. Thought I was going to see some love scenes with Firth and Moore. Boy was I wrong. Never the less an extraordinary film for plumbing the depths of emotions one experiences upon loosing a loved one. This movie would not be everyone's cup of tea. Read some reviews and talk to people before you see it.
8/10
21.2.2010 -
les_francey@ - age: 50+
It sucked. Super boring. Good if you have insomnia.
2/10
19.2.2010 -
yunger@ - age: 26-35
This was the most boring, depressing film I have seen in a long time. The only reason I gave it a 2 instead of a 1 was because Matthew Goode did a decent job portraying the repressed emotions, the pain and despair of the character, despite an almost "non-existent" script...
2/10
19.2.2010 -
yemana51@ - age: 50+
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Having little idea of the theme of this movie before buying a ticket I felt I'd received excellent value for the price of the ticket by the end of the movie. The theme and content have been well discussed here. Firth's contribution was outstanding and he deserves his Oscar nomination. It's a sad but realistic story, well written, filmed and edited. Any psychologist could likely recognize many patients in the lead character's depression and progression. The subtle eroticism of many of the scenes - including the opening credits - combined with the sadness of the tale helps to define and reinforce exactly what Firth's character was experiencing. There were parallels to Firth's character's own early years, also, in the development of the scenes with the young male student. Maybe his attraction was enhanced with the idea that his life's experience could be continued, in part, through a member of the next generation. Who knows what the author intended but Ford has produced a thoughtful movie from the original story and, hopefully, there are many more Ford productions to come.
8/10
14.2.2010 -
jackovipe@ - age: 50+
Visual beautiful, but a bit thin on the story.
6/10
13.2.2010 -
dhsdhs@ - age: 36-49
What a great stage for Firth -- may he remain far away from the likes of Bridget Jones... he has a huge scope of talent and who knew he was so well put together?! Now, Moore's much lauded performance - sorry, I saw the credits list the dialect coach (she ought to be fired) - The accent was hideous and really unecessary. Certainly Moore didn't rate a nomination. It wasn't that spectacular -- I'm guessing the dialogue 'moved' many a gay man - in that it expresses the wholeness of all loves relations, including gay. But it was Firth who did the performance - dance on my man, you were a marvel of subtlety and your character was only endearing.
8/10
13.2.2010 -
janlongeway@
Interesting character study, Colin Firth was very very good. You could totally connect to his feelings and reactions... but the ending seemed false and forced... as if the director said to himself," OK we have an hour and 30 mins now, time to end it."
7/10
12.2.2010 -
annespirit1@
I was not prepared for this movie at all, the trailer does not give a good portrayal of what the movie is really about, which is good in some ways, but I personally like to know what the movie is about before going in. Colin Firth was really good, and I liked Tom Ford's portrayal of the 60's. Overall, the storyline was weak, and I felt a little bored for a good portion of the movie. The dialogue seemed a little cold at times. It's such a shame because the movie had lots of potential with such great actors. Even though I really liked the ending, I would not recommend this movie to others.
5/10
3.2.2010 -
maroo89@ - age: 18-25
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I came in wanting to see what Tom Ford would do with a movie. As a heterosexual, I had my reservations however, the acting was good, the directing excellent and all seemed to convey the emotions and life of the main character. In that sense the movie succeeded superbly. However, a movie is, to me, more than simply a beautiful portrayal of a character, great cinematography and excellent direction. It needs to be aimed at taking the viewer away into another world. While the movie initially promised a lot, the Pace was slow to a fault, ultimately going into a redundant theme that quickly dissipated my initial interest. It's a great debut for Tom ford. His touches as a fashion mogul are all over the place and quite frankly is was refreshing to see such attention to detail and care for artistic delivery. Hopefully all the things that worked for this movie can be taken and worked in script that keeps the viewer's interest more in mind. Good Job but this movie had the makings of being Great, potentially oscar-great, not just good.
6/10
1.2.2010 -
sacoca_@ - age: 26-35
Excellent film! Collin Firth was extraordinary and I only wished that I could have seen Julianna Moore some more!
8/10
30.1.2010 -
joseny205_1@ - age: 18-25
I love Colin Firth and as usual, he delivered. But frankly, Tom Ford should stick to his fashion world... And what happened to Julianne Moore?!? Her acting was pitiful. I would definitely not recommend this movie.
4/10
29.1.2010 -
tourdirectorasr@ - age: 36-49
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A single man does not refer to the gay man... it refers to all men... each individual person - male or female... who spend their lives alone - with a secret... and who then die... It was uplifting in that he finds happiness and a reason to live his life in the end... sad... because that is when he dies. Anyone who sees this as a movie about homosexuality does not see the forest through the trees.
7/10
29.1.2010 -
speecheja@ - age: 50+
The quiet anguish of the lead character was touching and poignant. The undertones and nuances mean that some just won't "get" the art behind the film. I never knew Colin Firth had it in him. What a pleasant surprise and a deeply touching story. My one criticism is taht found Julianna Moore's scenes in the film not only out of place, but not particularly well done.
9/10
28.1.2010 -
lee,jordan77@ - age: 36-49
A very emotionally charged film with beautiful filming, that makes it true art. Thoroughly enjoyable and captivating.
9/10
27.1.2010 -
jilljustleft@ - age: 18-25
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A great and sad, an under-rated film. This little gem is stunning to watch and it is emotionally quite powerful.
8/10
27.1.2010 -
joeljustleft@ - age: 26-35
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There's only one word for it: amazing.
10/10
26.1.2010 -
eva_gm2@ - age: 18-25
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How could anybody possibly like this film? I've never been so bored. There is no plot. The characters don't do anything but talk. Scenery is good and at least there's some suspense and humour when Firth sticks a gun into his head and gets tangled up in a sleeping bag and can't pull the trigger, but then he shrugs his shoulders -- oh, well, if I can't commit suicide I might as well go out for the evening-- and goes to dinner with his longtime girlfriend. Boring, pretentious crap.
1/10
26.1.2010 -
editor@ - age: 36-49
First time I walked out of a movie in years. Very boring gay chick flick by a former fashion designer.
1/10
23.1.2010 -
stu@ - age: 50+
Tom Ford has created a visual cinematic masterpiece. The cinematography is stunning. Colin Firth is brilliant and Julianne Moore exquisite. I had expected fluff but this film is exceptional.
10/10
22.1.2010 -
pdm39@ - age: 50+
Suberp performance by Firth and Moore other than their performances the movie was a humongous let-down.
6/10
20.1.2010 -
darkchiles@ - age: 18-25
Wow - the emotional depth of this film isn't to be missed. The plot is layered and compelling. Bravo Mr. Firth!
10/10
19.1.2010 -
are_cee_jay@ - age: 36-49
This movie has good cinematography, great music and the 60's are very well portrayed. Colin Firth gives a wonderful performance! However, the story is very weak, it's quite slow and there are some clichés in it! It's still worth seeing!
7/10
18.1.2010 -
tigre62@ - age: 36-49
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I have never cried so quickly in a movie. Literally, I was ten minutes into the film and my eyes began welling up. It's a beautiful and gut-wrenching love story, with a surprising yet bittersweet ending. Yes, this film is not a "happy-feel-good" production, and, yes, you may very well leave the theatre pondering the validity of the relationships in your own life, but that's the point. When you get past the "artsy" cinematography, in essence, it is a story of love, loss and self-reliance that we call all relate to. This film is certainly not for those who enjoy the action and adrenaline packed blockbusters of the recent past. But if you are in the mood for a thought-provoking and dramatic plot-line, sprinkled with the brilliance of Colin Firth and his co-stars, and a rather large pinch of Tom Ford, you will not regret it.
9/10
18.1.2010 -
natasha,a,zacher@ - age: 13-17
What a beautiful movie. I loved how they used fading in and out of colour to capture Firth's character's emotional ups and downs throughout the movie. It was very moving. I loved all the actor's perfomances. Great GREAT movie!
10/10
17.1.2010 -
ldappleby@ - age: 26-35
An excellent movie about humanity. Highly recommend for anyone who is not merely looking to be "entertained" in a movie theatre.
10/10
16.1.2010 -
patrick@ - age: 50+
As others have said, surprising was also my first thought after seeing this film. Definitely unique in the way it's been shot and cut. I agree that it might come across as a series of billboard ads at some points (almost-still and close-up shots), but it somehow works for the most part. Colin Firth is at his best and I think deserves an Oscar. The score is also quite powerful. In a year with so few good movies, A Single Man stands out for its ostentatious style and an amazing performance. Go see it!
9/10
16.1.2010 -
s_ramz83@ - age: 26-35
I must admit I was not ready for this type of movie. It is calm, detail oriented and fascinates with upcoming life from the 60's. Great to see.
8/10
12.1.2010 -
stefan,achard@ - age: 36-49
This is a powerful movie revolving around a remarkable performance by Colin Firth. See it, he'll break your heart. I thought the art direction was fantastic too, very cool lighting.
9/10
10.1.2010 -
suzannemsimon@ - age: 36-49
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A great movie, touching and intense, but it was ruined for us again by AMC's dumbass audience. We saw the film Saturday and the whole audience just talked all the way through. This seems to be a problem in Montreal English cinemas, a problem we've never encountered in other cities. The noisy-audience factor seems to be worse with this film. I wonder if it's because the film contains so much gay content yet no gay hints appear in its advertising. As a result you get unsympathetic audiences uncomfortable with the gay subject matter who simply disengage and instead talk all the way through. GO see the movie on a matinee when there are fewer rude spectators.
10/10
9.1.2010 -
foduxy@ - age: 36-49
Solid performances by all actors in this movie. Interesting to see how far we have come in the evolution of mainstream acceptance on gay issues, yet, there is still a ways to go. Colin Firth seems to be getting better and more diverse roles, he is definitely up to the challenge of playing a believable gay character in this movie.
9/10
9.1.2010 -
mikemikester@ - age: 50+
Colin Firth did a great job the movie was stylish and orginal in the way it was shot people should see this.
8/10
8.1.2010 -
hamza,li@ - age: 18-25
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Another movie, so full of promises and falls flat this way. This movie could not hold because of a weak story, a weaker plot and skimpy screenplay. So what if he is lamenting the death of his lover? Where did the story head beyond that? One does not want to just watch a man bored of his life and what it gave him. One cannot possibly sit through two hours of nostalgia, feelings and laments. I give this movie a 6 because of Firth's and Moore's performance, period. Movie is worth forgetting about, something what Firth's character should have done, or better still the writer should have asked himself the question: so what next?
6/10
8.1.2010 -
abyabzy@ - age: 26-35
I didn't like it at all! A peace of crap! Really boring , Not worth anything.
1/10
8.1.2010 -
abdoosh4@ - age: 18-25
Exquisitely photographed story of a man who didn't fit, but lived his life to the fullest, until his lover dies tragically. And then he doesn't want to go on living. Fabulous cinematography and use of colours reflects the outstanding fashion skill of Director Tom Ford, former manager of Gucci. Colin Firth is more than outstanding as the star, covering his tortured feelings with affectations of sadness and drink, while finally demonstrating the honesty his students craved in his demonizing of the age of consumerism and life based on fear which is more true today than ever. Powerful and evocative film, the ending a bit abrupt, but a dazzler.
9/10
4.1.2010 -
knudson7028@ - age: 50+
I already considered Colin Firth as a great actor, but having just seen his flawless and powerful performance in A Single Man, I think I can also add Academy Award Nominee, as he truly deserves such kudos for his turn in this movie. It's a great story, beautifully written and directed. But it is first and foremost driven by Firth's incredible ability to make us feel his inner pain without showing it. 8/10, a great movie, don't miss it.
8/10
2.1.2010 -
rimbaud1972@ - age: 36-49
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Very well done Firth is fantastic.
9/10
1.1.2010 -
dbadot@ - age: 50+
A SINGLE MAN is to be avoided at all costs – Tom Ford's display of his Calvin Klein-esque film with shots that are reminiscent of billboard ads from Calvin are all over the screen – when this tedious trash ended I was both relieved and bewildered that I was taken for the ride of my life – I didn’t care for any of these characters – what a waste of talent of Julianne Moore who does the watusi to Green Onions by Booker T and the MGs and plays the typical role of trying to 'straighten' out the homosexual character – the mohair sweater and Beatle haircut on the student in 1962 is before its time – a big drag – an even worse drag that Hollywood citizens who fall for this crap will nominate this for an academy award.
3/10
1.1.2010 -
riverdalekid@ - age: 50+
Brilliant acting & cinematography but a little lacking in plot development. More Julianne Moore - she is fabulous here but not enough is done with her character. Still a very good stylized portrait of "a single man"
7/10
31.12.2009 -
vicdc@ - age: 50+
A gorgeous & lyrical film with an oustanding performance from Colin Firth that should get him noticed come awards season. Although a small film it covers vast emotional and intellectual ground. Very affecting.
9/10
31.12.2009 -
giluno@ - age: 50+
Stunningly beautiful film. Colin Forth deserves to win the best actor Oscar.
10/10
30.12.2009 -
jonathan,st@ - age: 50+
This movie was quite surprising. My boyfriend and I just knew it was going to be a drama but none of us knew that this movie was going to be about a homosexual relashionship. The movie was well done and the actors were really wonderful. The way things were presented was also very well done. The story was for sure not joyful and a little depressing but it was the first time of my life that I was watching a movie completely throught the eyes of a homosexual man. It is worth seeing but only recommended for people who are ready to see romantic homosexual scenes. No sex is involved but even despite of this, people can feel a little disconfort if they are not prepared for it. Also, actors have a strong english accent, which is also something one should know before going to the theatre. On the overall, very good movie but very unique!
7/10
30.12.2009 -
anicass50@ - age: 26-35
I really loved this film. Colin Firth in the role of a lifetime. He just wrapped himself in the grief without flinching and kudos to Julianne Moore (no surprise) for her tipsy life of 'what if's'. The soundtrack is excellent too and I liked the use or lack of re: colour in the film. Something really different to watch after blockbuster movies. I hope Colin Firth is rewarded for his performance- but likely it will be a Hollywood Political affair.
10/10
30.12.2009 -
judgeoscar@ - age: 50+
Brilliantly acted, but over stylised - just like a fashion magazine, all form no content. Surprise, it's made by a fashion designer. With a little less self-consciousness, this could have been a really great movie. Colin Firth and Julian Moore are superb, too bad about the director.
6/10
29.12.2009 -
prolint2003@ - age: 50+
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