I've always admired Leonard Cohen's songs and lyrics. I did not know he also wrote novels and books of poetry until I saw this movie. His novel "The Favourite Game" is supposedly autobiographical. If so, my opinion of him has been lowered. The main character in this movie is a pretentious jerk, selfish and self-absorbed. He cares nothing about the feelings of others, and just does what he pleases. He feels justified in doing so, convincing himself that he is not hurting others as he lets people, women especially, in and out of his life. He's responsible for a tragedy, and never seems to fully accept that fact.
The actor playing the main character does a good job of making you dislike him. I'll give him credit for that. But who wants to see a movie filled with pompous musings by an unlikable character? Not me.
The actor playing the main character does a good job of making you dislike him. I'll give him credit for that. But who wants to see a movie filled with pompous musings by an unlikable character? Not me.