Review of Swoon (1992) by Ulla A — 19 Jun 2008
A haunting kind of a film, Swoon tells the infamous story of the lovers/killers Leopold and Loeb. The black and white cinematography is gorgeous and the mood is enhanced even more by the soundtrack and editing of the film.
Craig Chester (Adam & Steve) is fantastic as Leopold, managing to show both the sensitive and flippant sides of the man. Schlachet played Loeb as an endlessly charming but strangely menacing character and did a fine job of it.
The director only recently went on to make his second feature, another great true crime drama, Savage Grace, and here's to hoping that he doesn't take quite as much time making his next one. Queer Cinema might not be so New anymore, but it's definitely alive and kicking.
Thank god.
This review of Swoon (1992) was written by Ulla A on 19 Jun 2008.
Swoon has generally received positive reviews.
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