Daniel Craig gives an Oscar worthy performance as Bill Lee a queer junkie living in Mexico. Lee becomes obsessed with a beautiful young man who insists he isn't queer.
William Burroughs novel is turned into a surprisingly beautiful film by Luca Guadagnino. It's a film that, despite the source material and some male nudity really isn't "offensive" as one might have thought. I was shocked by that, because as a fan of Burroughs,, the thing I love about his writing was the raw and real language and Guadagino smooths it all out. The result is a film that disappoints me it isn't more raw despite the fact it's a really good look at obsession.
For me the story of the film is the performances. Daniel Craig is magnificent. If he wasn't as well built as he is he would be the perfect William Burroughs. Its a raw and real performance that he fully commits to. This maybe the best thing he's done on film. Equally good is Leslie Manville. Usually playing refined ladies, here she is a skeevy pipe smoking botanist. It's a film that will confuse the hell out of you and make you want to give her the Oscar now. And then there is Jason Schwartzman who is just wonderful.
This is definitely one to see
Recommended.
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