Movie Review: A Single Man

Tom Ford the fashion designer can now add film writer, director, and producer to his repertoire. His first film A Single Man is a beautiful film loosely based on the book of the same title. The story follows an English Professor played by Colin Firth who juggles with his newly lonesome homosexuality in 1960s Los Angeles. Every scene, composed piece, and rhythmic piece of dialogue seems to suck the audience in more and more until the very last shocking scene.

I was lucky enough to catch the film when it screened at the Museum of Modern Art on November 23rd. It opens in limited release December 11th in the United States. Tom Ford and Julianne Moore, lead actress in the film, attended the screening and stayed for a talkback afterwards. Ford discussed how he was able to finally express himself artistically especially since he is seen as more of a commercial designer rather than into haute couture.

Although Moore's performance in the film is almost overshadowed by Firth's who seemed to be built to play the character of George, she talked about how easy it was for her as a veteran of the business to work with Ford as a new director. Although old friends, Moore explained that Ford really believes in the talent of his actors and allowed her to bring herself into the character she played.

Overall the scene composition, transition, and rhythm of the action to the beautifully crafted soundtrack made this film a very touching piece and left me intrigued to see Ford's future in film. Checkout the trailer below for A Single Man.