Dorian Gray

R

2009

1 hr. 52 min.

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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43%

40 Reviews

Tomatometer

39%

25,000+ Ratings

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A hedonistic aristocrat (Ben Barnes) remains young and handsome while a hidden portrait reflects his ugly soul.

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Critics Consensus

Despite a lavish and polished production, Dorian Gray is tame and uninspired with a lifeless performance by Ben Barnes in the title role.

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Jelisije J

Not the greatest adaptation and definitely not the most insulting. At least they get the character of Dorian Grey correct .....the third act felt a bit rushed though sad to say.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/24

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Henryk N

It's just my favourite movie. I love the visuals, the clothes, the acting, the dialogues. It is a bit different from the book but it isn't worse! It is really good and i will recommend it to everyone ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/24

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Reinhard W

Very close to the Book… and an overall fine Production. Scince there are so many Versions out there, it might (!) get the Audience in a State of „Boredom" like: „Oh NO… not ANOTHER one!" BUT…; IF you get involved and FOLLOW the story with your eyes open, you WILL love this adaptation of the classic. After all, there's never a dull moment because good camera work, production design and good acting... keep your attention! A bit "OFF Topic: I found myself wishing that Mister KUBRIK had ever tackled this material! WHAT kind of "painting" would THAT have been…?!?!? Finally, for me it‘s a well earned 3,5 solid (!) Stars!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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Angelie F

This movie was released in 2009 but I did not care to watch it cause of these reviews. Just started reading the book and watched this movie and I was in awe. Ben Barnes carries Dorian so well. He shows empathy in the beginning and there is a transition due to the external influence. This goes to show how damaging reviews are to films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/09/23

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Lola N

So SO BAD. I cannot even explain how bad that was never curse yourself with watching it please.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Wolfgang G

Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray ist eine Literaturverfilmung des Regisseurs Oliver Parker. Der Film basiert auf dem Roman "Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray" von Oscar Wilde, das Drehbuch schrieb Toby Finlay dazu… Ein korrupter junger Mann behält irgendwie seine jugendliche Schönheit für immer… Die Geschichte hält sich halbwegs an die literarische Vorlage, aber wo bleibt die philosophische Tiefe der Geschichte… Ich frage mich, wird der Film der Narzissmus-Parabel von Oscar Wilde gerecht? Um die Frage zu beantworten, müssen sie den Film sehen… Der Mysterien Film, Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray, ist ein durchschnittlicher Unterhaltungsfilm mit guten schauspielerischen Leistungen…

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/07/23

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Oliver Parker

Director

Ben Barnes

Dorian Gray

Colin Firth

Lord Henry Wotton

Ben Chaplin

Basil Hallward

Rebecca Hall

Emily Wooton

Douglas Henshall

Alan Campbell

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James Berardinelli

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While Wilde's wit remains firmly entrenched, there's also a gruesome vein of gothic horror, and elements of the original which existed in the subtext or were merely hinted at are brought graphically into the open.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 24, 2010

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

This uneasy mixture of horror and elegant wit, which worked so well originally, never really catches fire thanks to Parker's undistinguished handling.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 11, 2009

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London Evening Standard

Teenagers will love this film. They will love it because there are lots of close-ups of Barnes being done unto or doing unto others. As a vehicle for a rising and undeniably talented star, it hits the spot.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 11, 2009

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Taking liberties with Wilde’s source, Parker’s adaptation accentuates far too much, insisting on special effects and even some contrived suspense in place of the author’s dark drama.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 9, 2023

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

The whole thing plays like MTV meets Penguin Literary Classics, all fast editing and high gloss cinematography that just can't compensate for the lack of any emotional resonance.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 29, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a misfire of nigh epic proportions...

Rated: 1/4

Feb 24, 2011

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Synopsis

A hedonistic aristocrat (Ben Barnes) remains young and handsome while a hidden portrait reflects his ugly soul.

Director: Oliver Parker
Executive Producer: James Spring, Tim Smith, Paul Brett, Charles Miller Smith, Simon Fawcett, James Holland, Xavier Marchand
Screenwriter: Toby Finlay
Production Co: Fragile Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Some Drug Use|Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2017

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