The Look of Love

[Livi92]

Couldn't find a thread for this film, so I thought I'd start one.

A true story about the life of Paul Raymond.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951216/

[stuartboy]

I'm Alan Partridge. A-ha!

[RAZORBACK]

Just got back from the screening @ North Finchley and have to say, even though I was aware of the subject matter, I was pretty surprised by just how much flesh (99% female) was on display throughout ...it made certain scenes in 'Trance' seem pretty tame by comparison .

As for the film itself, I thought it got off to a slow start but it got much better once we got past the showmanship of the central character. It wasn't a classic by any means but I did find watching this to be a reasonably worthwhile experience so overall it gets a 6/10 from me...

[stuartboy]

What a depressing film.
I have no idea if this is a biopic or fiction (despite the summary of lives at the end). I found it more entertaining to watch the models of Rolls changing through time as well as spotting the many different stars (obviously ignoring the bums and tits a-plenty!).

Thgis was more like a feature-length Steve Coogan comedy sketch for me I'm afraid.

6/10

[valda]

There's an old English saying, 'All Fur Coat and no Knickers' very apt for this film. It looks great, got the period style and design down to a T. But, there's nothing really there. You just get treated to what comes across as small anecdotes from Paul Raymond's life. I learn't more from the closing credits than the whole film.

for me, it was really hollow and empty but that is probably what Winterbottom wanted. I reckon reading the book would be a better insight to the man, his life and the women in it. 7/10

[Livi92]

Just got back from the screening @ North Finchley and have to say, even though I was aware of the subject matter, I was pretty surprised by just how much flesh (99% female) was on display throughout ...it made certain scenes in 'Trance' seem pretty tame by comparison .

As for the film itself, I thought it got off to a slow start but it got much better once we got past the showmanship of the central character. It wasn't a classic by any means but I did find watching this to be a reasonably worthwhile experience so overall it gets a 6/10 from me...

I agree, it was very graphic and at times, I thought it was a little over the top. The film for me, got better as it went on, but overall was a bit of a let down and was easily forgettable.

5.5/10

[steve]

Found this to be a pretty pointless film. Not much of a story, more like a documentary but with actors and what story there was wasn't very interesting.

[Betty Botter]

Seemed more about the daughter than Paul Raymond. Would have preferred more of his background.

[Livi92]

Seemed more about the daughter than Paul Raymond. Would have preferred more of his background.

I agree, I felt it would have been good to see him before he became rich and maybe some of his childhood...

[biggins]

I don't like Steve Coogan so that wasn't a good start for me. A woman behind me was laughing loudly several times but the film didn't appeal to me at all. Not much of a story - just plenty of naked females and dirty men ogling them. Got a bit better nearer the end but only a 4/10 for me.