The Principles of Lust

The Principles of Lust (2003)

  • 60% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 52% of users liked it
    (322 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, 1 hr. 48 min.
Directed By
Penny Woolcock
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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