A grieving man meets his lover's family, who were not aware of their son's sexual orientation.
It’s wildly melodramatic, typified by the ear-assaulting score. But there’s something compelling about Dolan’s supreme self-confidence, even when misplaced. He takes risks – and that’s attractive.
Indecently powerful exploration of humanity’s darkest emotions.
It's intriguing stuff, coiled with ardour and fear.
An intriguingly menacing, sexy-bonkers melodrama which doesn’t quite come off – but Dolan is still only 25 and worth keeping tabs on.
It looks darkly lovely, its performances are fiercely charismatic, and its examination of the ways in which fear, deceit, violence and desire can mingle is insightful and intriguing.
Tom at the Farm boasts an atmospheric, Bernard Herrmann-like score from Gabriel Yared – but the movie doesn't live up to its music.
Xavier Dolan
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Friday April 4, 2014, until Thursday April 10, 2014. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee from Friday April 11, 2014, until Thursday April 17, 2014. More info: www.dca.org.uk
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Friday April 18, 2014, until Monday April 21, 2014. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
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