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9 September 2009 (UK)
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Forever Young. Forever Cursed.
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A corrupt young man somehow keeps his youthful beauty eternally, but a special painting gradually reveals his inner ugliness to all. full summary | add synopsis
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1 nomination
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See Which New Films Receive the Prestigious Critics' Choice Seal!
(From Manny the Movie Guy. 17 November 2009, 11:59 AM, PST)
Ben Barnes Tipped for 'Bono's Doppelganger'
(From IFTN. 4 November 2009, 11:29 PM, PST)
(From Manny the Movie Guy. 17 November 2009, 11:59 AM, PST)
Ben Barnes Tipped for 'Bono's Doppelganger'
(From IFTN. 4 November 2009, 11:29 PM, PST)
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Excellent modern adaptation, does Oscar Wilde justice
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Colin Firth | ... | Lord Henry Wotton |
 | Ben Barnes | ... | Dorian Gray |
 | Rebecca Hall | ... | Emily Wotton |
 | Rachel Hurd-Wood | ... | Sybil Vane |
 | Emilia Fox | ... | Lady Victoria Wotton |
 | Douglas Henshall | ... | Alan Campbell |
 | Ben Chaplin | ... | Basil Hallward |
 | Caroline Goodall | ... | Lady Radly |
| Fiona Shaw | ... | Agatha |
| Maryam d'Abo | ... | Gladys |
| Jo Woodcock | ... | Celia Radley |
 | Michael Culkin | ... | Lord Radley |
| Pip Torrens | ... | Victor |
 | Johnny Harris | ... | James Vane |
 | David Sterne | ... | The Theatre Manager |
| Max Irons | ||
 | Hugh Ross | ... | Priest |
| Paul Warren | ... | Tea Wagon Owner |
 | Noli McCool | ... | Jj |
| Louise Rose | ... | Angelique |
| Tallulah Sheffield | ... | Caroline Bennett |
| Aewia Huillet | ... | Elisa |
| Lily Garrett | ... | Young Emily Wotton |
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This is the second film starring Rachel Hurd-Wood (Sybil Vane) that involves an eternally youthful male lead. The first was Peter Pan (2003).
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Version of "BBC Play of the Month: The Picture of Dorian Gray (#12.1)" (1976)
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A Perfect Picture
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I attended the World Premiere of "Dorian Gray" at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. Starring Colin Firth and Ben Barnes, this newest adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic Gothic horror story was directed by Oliver Parker from a Toby Finlay script. Set in Victorian England, Gray (Barnes) and his mentor Lord Henry Wotton (Firth) embark on an adventure that will lead them down paths they could never have imagined. I'll leave it at that for those unfamiliar with the story.
"Dorian Gray" is definitely a crowd pleaser. Ben Barnes is on screen almost every second from opening to closing credits and is frighteningly brilliant as the titular character. Together, Barnes and Firth carry the film.
As a period piece, art and set direction are unsurpassed. Roger Pratt's cinematography flawlessly places the viewer into the hazy London setting and the costumes are stunning. Capturing both the deplorable conditions of the urban poor as well as the debauchery of the moneyed class is critical and perfectly executed here.
Parker's take on the story is dark and surreal, placing slightly more emphasis on the real than imagined. Today's technical abilities allow the images to be more explicit than in the previous black and white version of the story, so visual and special effects are dramatic and effective.