Review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) by Adam R — 24 Oct 2007
Entertaining but ultimately pointless excursion into Peter Greenaway's 17th century England.
The film follows the misadventures of the titular draughtsman- an utterly callous, manipulative rogue- as he undertakes a seemingly mundane assignment and ends up embroiled in sexual and criminal intrigue.
Though Greenaway's dialouge does occasionally sparkle, it, like the movie, is just a circular mess that ultimately leads the film through its protracted, unintriguing demise.
The primary reason to see this film is the remarkable set design and costuming. However, to praise those elements is to surely confirm this sub-Thackeray-esque story is a triumph of style over substance.
This review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) was written by Adam R on 24 Oct 2007.
The Draughtsman's Contract has generally received very positive reviews.
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