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The Principles of Lust

The Principles of Lust (2003)

  • 60% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 51% of users liked it
    (338 ratings)

A man must choose between a settled domestic life and wilder nights in The Principles of Lust from director Penny Woolcock. Paul (Alec Newman) is a struggling artist who starts a relationship with Juliette (Sienna Guillory). The same day they meet, Paul makes the acquaintance of Billy (Marc Warren)… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Jan 29, 2003 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Derek Adams, Time Out

    This first feature from acclaimed TV director Woolcock may not entirely come off, but at least it's not playing safe.

  • Nick Dawson, Empire Magazine

    A gripping and disturbing ride, it marks out Woolcock as a major talent for the future.

  • Jamie Russell, BBC

    This tale of a novelist who's drawn into a dark subculture of sex, drugs, and bare-knuckle kiddie fighting is a fascinating failure that scores points for being bold enough to go against the grain.

  • Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

    While the sharp script examines ideas of masculinity and romance, it fumbles the ball right when it matters most.

  • Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

    It trots out explicit scenes of sex, drugs and violence, but ultimately has little to say.

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