The Picture of Dorian Gray

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Audience Member This is an okay film, but it's more important to read the book. The book is very short, but it is Biblical. Central to Dorian Gray's downfall is a very George Carlin-esque know-it-all, who lifts the curtain on all the social realities surrounding Dorian, while reminding him of the short shelf life of his beauty. In this revealing, Dorian becomes a monster, although a physically perfect and always young and attractive man. I have read this book a few times and the ending is never resolved for me. It's a flood of philosophical poetry with the dull thud of an Arthur Miller finale. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Watching this movie is like watching a British soap opera on PBS. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A made for TV movie of one of the most controversial romantic stories...made by who else..Dan Curtis of Dark Shadows. Obviously it was watered down for TV audiences in the 70's with only subtext, but at the same time it went somewhere even the newer versions didn't dare go. Shane Briant takes on the lead role well. His Dorian is sweeter-looking, more aloof but much more evil. For example, Briant's character indulges in every hedonistic aspect including sex with a minor; and it's not ambiguous Very disturbing for a made for TV film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member I didn't like this version at all and it had none of the power of the book I'm afraid Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A decent version of the Oscar Wilde masterpiece. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member wtf, don't even bother. it was like watching an after school special, in victorian england. at least after school specials had some useful knowledge ... this was atrociously cheap. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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