Written by: Poppy, Published on 26/06/2013, Comments: 0 , Views: 621
Welcome to the scandalous world of Paul Raymond, entrepreneur, impresario, and the “king of Soho.” Seeing mediocrity in the smutty sex parlors of London, Raymond unveils his first “gentlemen’s club” in 1958 and gradually builds an empire of clubs and erotic magazines that brings him vast wealth while affronting British sexual mores. It also brings a litany of obscenity charges, a failed marriage, troubled children, and personal tragedy.
From a layered script by Matt Greenhalgh, Michael Winterbottom’s creative approach is energetic and inspired. Starting in black and white, the film’s aesthetic transforms over time, mirroring the cinema styles of each period (with a soundtrack that follows suit).
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This film is a biopic on Paul Raymond, the soho porno king in the 50s and 60s who published Mayfair and Men Only.
I really like Anna Friel and thought this Michael Winterbotton flick would be better than it was.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it. There is some interesting camera work that gives you a real sense of London at the time and Steve Coogan's acting is brilliant. I don't know there was something a little cheesy about it. Watch it definitely but you can wait until August 19th when the DVD comes out for this one.
Rant or Rave: Rave
Pros: I waited for it to really take off and then it was over Cons:
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