A Single Man (2009)

Rabin finds the film stylish yet genuinely moving, praising its substance beneath the polished images. He singles out Colin Firth’s affecting lead performance and the tenderness of the central relationship.

The review finds Tom Ford’s directing debut surprisingly successful and sensitive, with mainstream appeal. It especially praises Colin Firth’s restrained, moving performance and the film’s intelligent dialogue.

Freer praises the film as emotionally alive, thoughtful filmmaking, despite occasional overuse of colour. He singles out Colin Firth’s restrained, deeply affecting performance as the film’s anchor.

Sharkey praises the film as a warm, visually striking character study, with Colin Firth’s performance giving it emotional depth. She singles out Firth’s careful portrayal of George, while noting that the film’s polished perfection sometimes threatens to become a flaw.

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Ebert gives the film a positive assessment, praising its visual style and Colin Firth’s performance. He highlights the careful rendering of the protagonist’s grief and isolation.

Kohn finds the film’s visual style deepened by witty writing and strong performances, especially Colin Firth’s. He notes that some visual flourishes feel overbearing and the film’s artiness may put viewers off.

The review finds the film’s plot too slight and its presentation overly dreamy, but ultimately praises it. It singles out Colin Firth’s portrayal of grief and Julianne Moore’s performance in a memorable evening together.

Felperin finds the film luminous and treasurable despite imperfections. She praises the emotional nuance of Colin Firth and Julianne Moore, while noting that the immaculate period design can feel overly polished.

Bradshaw finds the film a poignant, compassionate portrait, though its style can feel self-indulgent. He especially praises Colin Firth’s nuanced performance and singles out a surreal encounter with a neighbour’s child as a memorable directorial touch.

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The critic finds the film’s emotional core worthwhile but faults Tom Ford’s intrusive, overworked visual style. Colin Firth’s expressive performance is singled out for praise, while the DVD commentary is mocked as self-absorbed.

The critic finds the film overly polished and emotionally unconvincing, with its visual gloss overwhelming its human drama. Colin Firth’s earthy performance and a scene between George and Charley briefly provide the feeling the rest of the film lacks.

The critic calls the film sublime and praises Tom Ford’s direction and Colin Firth’s performance. Firth’s restrained portrayal of George’s grief is singled out as especially powerful.

Robson finds the film accomplished, moving and full of heart, despite a few quibbles about tone and focus. He especially praises Colin Firth’s subtle, deeply affecting performance.

The review is positive overall, though it finds some character relationships unconvincing. It singles out Colin Firth’s quietly powerful performance as the film’s anchor.

The critic finds the film appealing but ultimately uneven, with its ending feeling pat. He praises Colin Firth’s performance while criticizing the conspicuous color shifts.