a twisted reality

very good if somewhat challenging film.

the first thing thats readily apparent with the film is is overt use of odd and distorted views. wide angle lenses, soft lenses, mirrors, glass, every trick in the book creates a wildly surreal visual experience. it trumps much of the content otherwise. the story is about the relationship between a truly unique if somewhat demented painter (francis bacon) and a male lover. it flagrant homosexuality and often intense explicit content are going to turn off many viewers. what will turn off even more is that the dialog seems to be overly real at points...in so much as its often nearly unnecessary or overly poetic to the point of being the kind of trite late night mind-wandering after drinking or doing drugs. its a washy experience of a film....but boldly tells the story of excess and traumatic/dysfunctional relationships. its not pretty. its not nice. its not something i would recommend to most people. but its damn distinct as a work of art film.

(9/10)

9/10