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List Price: $9.99 Our Price: $9.99 Features • Color • DVD-Video • Special Edition • Widescreen • NTSC In Theaters : 1992 DVD Release : 14 June, 2005 |
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| ♥♥♥♥♥ | DEREK JARMAN'S "TAKE" ON MARLOWE |
| This gorgeousy filmed (Ian Wilson) and costumed (Sandy Powell) adaptation of Marlowe's masterpiece is a curiosity. There are the anachronisms of sumptuous modern costumes for the leads - especially Tilda Swinton (runway-model manque) - and lavish yet pared-down sets that make you concentrate on the glorious words of Christopher Marlowe.
It is gory and violent, stunning and outrageous, sexually explicit, and very political and pro-gay activism. Steven Waddington and Andrew Tiernan make convincing lovers and Tilda Swinton is outstanding as the spurned wife and ultimate murderer of her husband. It must be remembered that Derek Jarman started out as the set designer for Ken Russell's "The Devils" and this is demonstrated by the stylistic and stylised sets. Annie Lennox makes a brief but poignant appearance and all the supporting actors and actresses are entirely convincing. Not for every taste but worth a watch if you appreciate one of the cinema's most original and creative directors. |
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