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Title: Subdued, Profound Performance
Review: "A Single Man" is set in Southern California during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. It follows a day in the life of George Falconer (Colin Firth) an English professor, who is also a secretly gay man. He is overwhelmed by the death of his partner of 16 years and in a deep depression. There is no joy in life. Every day he wakes up to "now", which is a day without his partner. He is not in a position to grieve openly but grieves constantly inside.He quietly and carefully plans for his death at the end of the day. The story is subdued, but a study of a man's grief and glimmers of hope. The acting and direction are impressive, and the cinematography is absolutely high art.No matter what your background, Firth's performance makes a profound impression.It also has an outstanding supporting cast that includes Juliane Moore, Matthew Goode, and Nicholas Hoult.
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