Review of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) by D A — 27 Aug 2008
No doubt a highly fictionalized, borderline surreal fantasy, account of photographer Diane Arbus' life. Nicole Kidman is effective as a woman shown caught between social standards and personal perference.
Her relationship with former circus sideshow performer afflicted with wolfman syndrome, Lionel, is poignantly moving. However at times her demeanor makes its hard to know where she is coming from. Downey Jr once again shows his talent transcends as he acts beneath the equivalent of a fur coat.
Its all in his eyes and voice here. Technically another faithful recreation of its era. The use of color is particularly notable. A good, abeit strange, love story.
This review of Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006) was written by D A on 27 Aug 2008.
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus has generally received mixed reviews.
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