Tom Fordalicious

Tom Ford’s first foray into cinema has delivered a sensitive, evocative portrayal of lost love and human relationships. Based on the book by Christopher Isherwood, Colin Firth plays college professor George Falconer, a gay man crippled by the loss of his partner in a sudden accident. He maintains a polished, yet solitary existence while systematically organising his own suicide.
Ford’s fashion aesthetic comes through in the sensuous imagery: a highly stylised depiction of 1960’s America, at times bordering on a commercial look. Coming from a high fashion background, the consciously constructed world through which George moves can feel detached, yet it also adds to the sense of his loss and gradual disassociation from life. Memorable scenes are effectively the incongruent ones; a surreal conversation with the neighbouring family’s daughter and a fleeting moment with a Spanish model-type in the hazy light of an LA sunset. Bold and achingly beautiful, it is an accomplished debut for Ford from designer to director.

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