Monday, August 20, 2018

The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray (Albert Lewin, 1945)
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Rating: Q=6, P=4 / Average OJ
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Drama, Thriller, Philosophical, Psychological

A wonderful adaptation of a classic story. I find it strange that human nature hasn't changed--there will always be vanity, selfishness, and narcissism, it seems. Dorian Gray is a timeless character and an important reminder of what not to be and what not to do.

This film is full of suprises--beatufiul camera shots, crisp details and wonderful performances. And the timing and atmosphere of the story add just the right amount of suspense to the horrors the characters face.

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