Review of A Single Man (2009) by Mari-Ann O — 07 Feb 2011

Wow! Colin has found himself in another movie where we see, with few words, his tormented underbelly. Yes, I thought Colin was wonderful: he always draws you in, his struggle always sits right on his face.

But I didn't like some of the aspects of this film: focusing on people's eyes, mouth, a little girl's blue dress: why? It's a story of huge grief that's been complicated & off set by the snap shots of other people's details. I think the director got too much into the artistic in telling this sad story. And the ending was shocking & as bizarre as some of the parts of this film. While I love Colin & his work, I can't recommend this film: feels too disjointed. You're not allowed to sit softly with this man in his sorrow, you jump around from 1 observation to another, for what purpose is beyond me. Is the director saying this is how people grieve?

Really....?? Bravo, Colin.