Dumbed down doesn't even come close (I half expected the credits sequence to say "based on the game..."!). Ben Barnes is indeed a pretty thing and Wilde would have approved on an aesthetic level at least. But he is by far the least satisfying actor here. Colin Firth (an actor who...( read more)
Ben Barnes, Ben Chaplin, Caroline Goodall
Dorian Gray is very handsome -- and very cursed. Young Dorian arrives fresh on the London social scene and is taken under the wing of Lord Henry Wotton who introduces him to the seedy pleasures of Lon...( read more
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October 5, 2009
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September 28, 2009
Dorian Gray - Forever Young. Forever Cursed..
Fresh-faced and innocent, Dorian Gray arrives in London to move into the house he has inherited. Almost immediately he falls under the influence of amoral and calculating Lord Henry Wotton, leading to a life of increasing debaucher...( read more) -
September 24, 2009
Theres something about period peices set in this era of London that just visually fascinates me which helps with Dorian Grey. Based on the popular novel Dorian Grey pads out the running time with enjoyable dialouge, plot and horror. Its lacking in anything else but is enough to h...( read more)
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September 13, 2009
Very enjoyable British horror gothic romp. It's linear, and don't expect a masterwork, but the CGI is used both sparingly and effectively - I jumped twice, and the plot works. Acting's all good. Decent film.
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September 13, 2009
Its a pretty decent thriller. It didn't quite live up to the book. One thing is for sure though, there is lots of sex in this film, quite surprised, yet happy, to see Ben Barnes shed some clothes, it was a nice turn. I think they did a good job with all the gore and the horror as...( read more)
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November 17, 2009
I am writing this as someone who has not read the book on which this film is based. I thought this movie was brilliant. It was raw, emotive, passionate, sensual, seductive, dramatic and everything else it should be. The script was superbly written and sensationally executed. The ...( read more)
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November 2, 2009
can't wait to see it! I'm reading the book now and the story is really interesting.. I hope the movie will be good as well
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February 23, 2009I CANT WAIT TO SEE THIS AS WELL!!!!!
the story is very cool, sooo i hope the movie will be interesting to watch -
September 9, 2008I bought the book recently. I haven;t had time to read it., but it sounded it really good. And Ben Barnes is soooo hot. LOL.
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August 12, 2008OMG! Dorian Gray is an awesome story! And Ben is perfect to represent him! And to be with Rachel! Perfect couple, I love Rachel!
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