Title: A Cook Not For The Faint of Heart
Product review: The first time I saw "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover", I thought it was the most vile, disgusting film I'd ever seen. I felt physically ill as I left the theatre. Months later, after still reading rave reviews, I gave it a second chance (on video for $1). It was beautiful, overwhelming, multi-layered, sexy, shocking, tragic, and even funny. If you steel yourself for this experience, you can enjoy it for what it truly is: a Master film-maker, working with a masterful group of actors (led by the exquisite Helen Mirren, who is flawless and Michael Gambon, who is terrifying), wearing unmistakeable costumes by Gaultier, feauturing music by an amazing composer (Michael Nyman), all coming together beautifully to tell this beautifully lit and photographed tale of love, revenge, power, and tragedy. Be warned: it is not for the faint of heart. For those who dare, it is a once in a lifetime cinematic experience that you will never forget.
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