Review of Henry & June (1990) by Ken D — 20 Sep 2007
The true story of Anais Nin's affair with Tropic of Capricorn (and Cancer) author Henry Miller.
Odd that it is criticised for being too soft by some and too steamy by others. This can only mean that the Purviewers of Porn were disappointed to find that this required the brain to be functioning with a full supply of blood, whereas the Boho arty crowd were expecting more pastels and soft lighting!
In all, although not tremendously well acted, Kaufman's treatment of the tensions between the four key characters paints at the same time a poetic story of hopeless hedonism, alongside an almost maniacal self-loathing (which came too evident in Miller's story of his relationship with June). The counterpoint is superb, the sex scenes erotic without being smutty, the costumes and settings first rate!
This review of Henry & June (1990) was written by Ken D on 20 Sep 2007.
Henry & June has generally received positive reviews.
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