Review of Prick Up Your Ears (1987) by David Ray G — 27 Mar 2010
I was in my very early teens when I first attempted watching this movie, and I clearly remember stopping it at 6 minutes. The second time around, and much maturing later, I found it absolutely terrific.
Frears is a director who is capable of pulling unbelievably fantastic performances from every one of his actors - no matter if they are leading or secondary ones. Alfred Molina probably in one of the best roles of his career here. As for the ever-glorious Gary Oldman - I really cannot think of an actor who would have been a better Joe Orton in his shoes.
Partly reminiscent of Fassbinder, a tragic biopic of an even more tragic figure in what is one of the best movies of the late 1980's.
This review of Prick Up Your Ears (1987) was written by David Ray G on 27 March 2010.
Prick Up Your Ears has generally received positive reviews.
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