Comments on: A Single Man – A Singular Debut

By: singledude

singledude — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:29:54 +0000

This film really touched me, and affected me for days after I walked out of the theater. I wish that there were more films like these that could make it into the mainstream movie viewing audience’s psyche. At the end of the day a story such as this is much more important to understanding ourselves and mankind than – Avatar or Clash of the Titans, or some over budgeted popcorn blockbuster.

By: Doug McBride

Doug McBride — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:16:15 +0000

Thank you Davina!

I’m honored to have your comments grace this page, as you are the first female commenter I’ve had on this particular website. Firth is a class act, with or without the Oscar nomination, and A Single Man moves with the weight of his performance.

I hope you enjoy the film, and thanks again for your thoughts.

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:12:11 +0000

I'm a huge fan of Colin Firth and this is a movie that I want to see. Not the kind of role I've seen him play before. Thanks for posting this as I'd not heard of this movie before. .-= Davina´s last blog ..Book Review for “The Narcissist: A User’s Guide” =-.

By: Doug McBride

Doug McBride — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:58:36 +0000

Thanks dopeweekend and losangelesfilmguy!!! You’re very much appreciated around these parts by yours truly. Speaking of appreciation, Julianne Moore does deserve some love for being a scene stealer in this flick. Point well taken, and definitely worth making, as is the quote by dopeweekend about the ‘complicated time frame in the american landscape.’ You folks make our site live and breathe, so again, thanks so much for the comments. If you don’t hear back from me sooner, you’ll always hear back from me later, and I read it all, so keep firing away. The film didn’t get too much love from the Academy though. I thought Firth was one of the many frontrunners, but he didn’t make the cut in the end. Any thoughts out there on the lack of nominations for A Single Man?

By: losangelesfilmguy

losangelesfilmguy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:29:49 +0000

skillfully written review. just as smooth as colin firth’s oscar worthy acting in this stunning film. i’ll be on the lookout for more of your reviews. also, julianne moore should be recognized for her scene stealing performance, no matter how little of actual onscreen time she has.

By: dopeweekend

dopeweekend — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:20:20 +0000

stellar review and breakdown of this truly heart wrenching film, that firmly looks into, well, to say the least a complicated time frame in the american landscape. thanks for recognizing a film that deserves its due praise on some many levels. the dialogue is subtle with a powerful poetic tone to it all. all the characters give life to Christopher Isherwood’s novels words gracefully – never over done or played up. why can’t more film makers, actors and writers embrace that beautiful fine line in their collaborative efforts? thank you tom ford. thank you colin firth. thank you to everybody who had a hand in this film. it’s a celluloid package wrapped up gorgeously on all ends and it doesn’t disappoint, even for a moment.