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Young Adam
2003
YOUNG ADAM is David McKenzie's adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's novel, a romantic murder mystery set on a barge in the canals of Scotland. Lovely photography by Giles Nuttgens, complemented by a lonely score by David Byrne, provides a picturesque backdrop for what is otherwise a seedy story of morality gone far astray and .. Read more
| Starring | Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Emily Mortimer, Peter Mullan |
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| Director | David Mackenzie |
| Genres | Audio Descriptive, Drama |
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Young Adam
YOUNG ADAM is David McKenzie's adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's novel, a romantic murder mystery set on a barge in the canals of Scotland. Lovely photography by Giles Nuttgens, complemented by a lonely score by David Byrne, provides a picturesque backdrop for what is otherwise a seedy story of morality gone far astray and hopelessness taking hold of everyday life, with sex as the only outlet. Ewan McGregor and Tilda Swinton both lend excellent performances to the film, acting out a strained relationship of carnal misgiving that is their mutual respite.
Working on a barge that travels to ports between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Joe (McGregor) is a randy ol' chap. He befriends Les (Peter Mullen) as they endure hard days shovelling coal and pass their evenings over pints and darts in the local pubs. But Joe is simply positioning himself to seduce Les' wife, Ella (Swinton), who he easily and frequently beds. This steamy affair, illustrated on-screen by cold, frank and realistic coitus, eventually leads to trouble for all three. A subplot concerns Joe's past romance with a girl (Emily Mortimer) whose mysterious death is reported in local papers, with flashbacks to raunchy sexual interludes representing his fondest memories of her.
| Starring | Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Emily Mortimer, Peter Mullan, Rory McCann |
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| Director | David Mackenzie |
| Studio | WARNER HOME VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 38 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Audio Descriptive, Drama |
| Language | DVD: English, English Audio Description |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 2003 To Rent: DVD: 26 Mar 2004 |
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Gritty drama of a man in the grip of anomie, purposeless and without moral compuction as he uses and discards the women he meets; the colours are muted, the pace is slow, the sex fevered and the lack of joy contagious.
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British Cinema At It's Best
It's very rare that I can enjoy a film adapted from a book if I have read the book first.
However, this adaption of Scottish beat writer ... read more » - 313488
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If you can suspend your disbelief most films will work on some level. Unfortunately this effort never gets off the ground in that department. As one ... read more »
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An under-rated masterpiece
A master piece Ewan Mcgregor's best acting by farrrr !!!!
Great plot and cinematography i liked especially film wasn't in chronological order... read more » - 980132
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There must be more hope for mankind !!
Slow. Tells the story of a man with no moral values at all, in a depressing environment. Probably the use of flash back/forward to reveal the narrative is the ... read more »
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Expertly straddling the hollywood and arthouse divide, Ewan McGregor has serious credibility in both camps. From heroin-addicted Renton in Trainspotting to Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels, McGregor attacks every role with visible committment. He's also got serious theatre, even musical theatre, chops. We pay tribute to the multi-faceted Scottish icon. His Top 10 Films Shallow Grave (1994) Shallow Grave debuted at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and such was the demand that three extra... Read more
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YOUNG ADAM is David McKenzie's adaptation of Alexander Trocchi's novel, a romantic murder mystery set on a barge in the canals of Scotland. Lovely photography by Giles Nuttgens, complemented by a lonely score by David Byrne, provides a picturesque backdrop for what is otherwise a seedy story of ...
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