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Prick Up Your Ears (DVD, 1987)
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This biopic directed by Stephen Frears tells the story of '60s playwright Joe Orton (Gary Oldman) and his relationship with his partner Kenneth Halliwell (Alfred Molina) which ended in tragedy in 1967 when Joe was just 34. The story is told through flashbacks and sequences of John Lahr (who wrote the biography of the same title) researching the book with Orton's agent Peggy Ramsay (Vanessa Redgrave). Orton and Halliwell's relationship is traced from its beginnings at RADA and starts out as John Orton the uneducated youth to Halliwell's older faux-sophisticate. As the relationship progresses, Orton grows increasingly confident in his talent while Halliwell's writing stagnates. They fall into a parody of a traditional married couple, with Orton as the "husband" and Halliwell as the long-suffering and increasingly ignored "wife". Finally, Orton's national standing as a brilliant playwright coupled with Halliwell's increasing marginalization and mental instability leads the relationship to a tragic end. Lahr's wife (Lindsay Duncan) appears periodically though the film as his research assistant. In a subtle touch, Ramsay consistently downplays her contributions to the project, drawing the parallel between their marriage of a successful writer and unknown wife and Orton and Halliwell's. The script written by Alan Bennett is very funny in parts, there's some great dialogue and acting. Even Joe's mother (Julie Walters) makes an amusing appearance. The film was actually made at the flat where Orton and Halliwell lived, and every detail is pain stakingly adhered to. Even Gary Oldman bears an uncanny resemblance to Orton. Even if you've never heard of Joe Orton or his works, this film is worth seeing as it's a great example of British cinema. It should be noted however that there are no extras on this DVD, but it's still highly recommended.Read full review
It shows the capability of Gary Oldmans Acting, he plays this well, and the ability to show how this man lived,survived and died. Julie Walters plays his Mother, and they both work well in this film. The only thing was the contrast of the film is dark, at some scenes it was a case of squinting to see what was going on.
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