pitch: Mexico City in the 1950s is a wild place for former American pats like William Lee (Daniel Craig). William Lee (Daniel Craig) spends more time writing and exploring the hedonistic opportunities the city has to offer. Lee is quite confident in his identity as a strange man, but he can still be uneasy, especially when he gets entangled with the much younger and often lonely Eugene (Drew Starkey). Together, Lee and Eugene go for a deeper meaning in life, but Lee tackles his own addiction and passions that may not be as rewarding as he needs.
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Adapting the same title novel on William S. Burrows’ screen, Guadagnino wields his talents to capture the spirit of place with the mastery of the great swordsman. He is one of the few living filmmakers who can introduce new locations and instantly capture not only how it looks, but somehow how it looks. Smell. The bugs, rot and rot that define much of Lee’s world feel fully realized on screen thanks to the details found in the shady motel room, the streets of the stray dogs roaming around, the deep, dark jungle itself.
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Essentially, the scores for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The composer reunites with Guadagnino and reunites for a soundtrack that is not a clubbanger. Challenger It reinforced the film’s romantic and transport qualities and the moment it evolves into surrealism. Even though he focuses on Lee and his passion, Queer It encapsulates a lot about what we understand about the world and what we don’t.
Former Pat and former lover: Queerand if nothing else, it looks like it will become a serious competitor in the hair and makeup category this awards season. Daniel Craig in particular offers one of the most dynamic performances ever, showing off his versatility as an actor, and thanking him that he no longer has a bond. In his hands, Lee is messy and desire-driven, whether it’s a need for sex or an addiction to a lack of substance. Craig’s natural charisma makes this convincing in a way that goes against lesser actors.
and Drew Starkey (now best known for the Netflix series) Outer Bank Similarly Terminal List) It also proves impressive, especially as these two men negotiate the balance of power between them. This is a relationship in which the age gap is just one important factor. Whether it’s internalized homophobia or more personal neglect, the relationship between these two men becomes a fascinating tug of war, where cruelty is sometimes the point.
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Meanwhile, the barely recognizable Jason Schwartzmann plays an ex-pat of awful sandals that is the heartbeat of the film and has a terrible taste. His platonic love for Lee serves as a baum, in contrast to the quiet war that unfolds between Lee and Eugene.
verdict: In 2 hours and 18 minutes Queer I’ll take a little bit, especially compared to Guadagnino’s most conspiracy-like film. The biggest problem is the story of Lee, passing through Mexico and South America, packing powerful moments, but not having any serious momentum, requiring a slightly stronger spine.
This issue mainly rests on Verg’s quest for Lee’s enlightenment, but he and Eugene accumulate steam later in the film as they play cards into the jungle in search of the secrets of hallucinogenic diseases she discovers in plant life there. (Manville, not to mention it, it’s extraordinary here too, disappearing from recent roles like Amy Winehouse’s grandmother into a completely unique character Back to black Or Mrs. Harris, who once went to Paris. )
That matter aside, Craig’s performance in itself deserves the price of admission. And Guadagnino really doesn’t know how to transport viewers to places and times that are completely different from today. In his films, cliches have never been more true. The trip is a destination.
Where to see: Queer We arrived at the theatre on November 27th. It’s currently streaming on Max.
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(TagstoTranslate) Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (T) Daniel Craig (T) Jason Schwartzman (T) Lesley Manville (T) Luca Guadagnino