De-Lovely
Much-loved composer Cole Porter (Kevin Kline) looks back on his life as if it was one of his spectacular stage shows, with people and events becoming the actors and action onstage. The film just revealed how unpleasant and selfish a man Porter was, with very little to redeem the character - that’s real life I guess. His astonishing relationship with his wife was just pitiful to witness, and if you don’t particularly care about his music, it’s not going to hold your interest much really. The other thing you’re supposed to enjoy is spotting the musical cameos of varied performers such as Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello, and everyone’s favourite self-obsessed grinning idiot, Robbie Williams. Sadly these appearances couldn’t redeem the picture for us.
I must confess I rather enjoyed this. At least Porter realised towards the end how wonderful his wife was, and how little he deserved her.
Comment by Simon — 17 May, 2006 @ 9:17 am